Melissa McCarthy Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 2 in |
Weight | 94 kg |
Date of Birth | August 26, 1970 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Eye Color | Green |
Melissa McCarthy is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and fashion designer who is known for her critically acclaimed performances such as Megan Price in Bridesmaids, Leonore “Lee” Israel in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Susan Cooper in Spy, Molly Flynn in Mike & Molly, Detective Shannon Mullins in The Heat, Sookie St. James in Gilmore Girls, Dena in Samantha Who?, and Maggie Bronstein in St. Vincent. She also received a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May 2015 and the same year, she was named as the third highest-paid actress of 2015 by Forbes.
Born Name
Melissa Ann McCarthy
Nick Name
Mel

Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Plainfield, Illinois, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Melissa graduated from St. Francis Academy (now Joliet Catholic Academy) in Joliet, Illinois.
Occupation
Actress, Comedian, Writer, Film Producer, Fashion Designer
Family
- Father – Michael McCarthy
- Mother – Sandra McCarthy
- Siblings – Margie McCarthy (Sister)
- Others – Michael Joseph McCarthy (Paternal Grandfather), Ann/Anne O’Reilly (Paternal Grandmother), Lewis Elza Cook (Maternal Grandfather), Marjorie Lucille Moore (Maternal Grandmother), Jenny McCarthy (Cousin) (Actress, model), Joanne McCarthy (Cousin) (Former professional basketball player), Lynette McCarthy (Cousin), Amy McCarthy (Cousin)
Manager
She has been signed with –
- MGMT Entertainment, Talent Management Company, West Hollywood, California, United States
- On the Day Productions, LLC, Production Company, Toluca Lake, California, United States
Build
Large
Height
5 ft 2 in or 157 cm
Weight
94 kg or 207 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Melissa McCarthy has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
She has English, Irish, and German ancestry.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
She often does physical comedy
Measurements
43-38-45 in or 109-96.5-114 cm

Dress Size
18 (US)
Bra Size
40C
Shoe Size
9 (US) or 6.5 (UK) or 39.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
- She appeared in the Old Navy commercial in November 2013.
- She has also appeared in a television commercial for Washington Mutual in 2005.
- In February 2023, Melissa appeared in Booking.com‘s “Super Bowl” commercial.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Playing Sookie St. James in the comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls from 2000 to 2007, and as Megan in the 2011 romantic comedy film Bridesmaids.
First Film
Melissa appeared in the 1998 short film God for her role as Margaret.
First TV Show
In 1997, she played Melissa (opposite her cousin Jenny McCarthy) in the NBC’s sitcom Jenny in episode #1.5.
Personal Trainer
Melissa McCarthy eats this 3-step vegetable soup as a healthy snack.
- It can be made via fresh vegetables and even frozen ones.
- She adds brown rice, Parmesan cheese, broccoli, succotash (1 bag), chicken stock (2 quarts) in her healthy soup.
- It takes a total of 40 minutes to cook (including 15 minutes simmer cooking time). Melissa boils all the veggies by putting them in a pot and finally, seasons it with garlic, pepper, salt, etc.
She dropped 45 pounds in the past, which she revealed in November 2014.

Melissa McCarthy Facts
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