Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy fires extra for roughing up a child

Meagan Morris — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:25:00 -0700

A movie extra made an enemy in actress Melissa McCarthy Tuesday for reportedly abusing a child on set.

No finale for Mike and Molly

Deirdre Kaye — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:00 -0700

Tornado-plagued Mike and Molly finale pulled from the schedule.

Sandra Bullock film to screen for Boston police and FBI

Kristyn Burtt — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:17:00 -0700

Hollywood is trying to share a little light and laughter with the Boston police and FBI agents who have worked tirelessly after the Boston Marathon bombing. The Heat, starring Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock, will offer a special screening to law enforcement as a token of appreciation.

Friday's Fashion Fails: Melissa McCarthy and Kerry Washington

Cristina Gibson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700

Oops... even celebrities get it wrong sometimes! We're telling you why Melissa McCarthy and Kerry Washington's MTV Movie Awards fashions fell short in our weekly feature. Learn from the stars' sartorial slip ups!

SNL: Hosted by Melissa McCarthy and featuring Phoenix

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Added bonus: Peter Dinklage stopped by for an appearance.

Chris O'Dowd to re-team with Melissa McCarthy?

Justine Browning — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:06:00 -0700

The Sapphires star Chris O'Dowd is in talks to star alongside Melissa McCarthy in St. Vincent de Van Nuys. His role will bring him into conflict with the other characters.

Mark Duplass to star in Tammy

Justine Browning — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:16:00 -0700

Mark Duplass will appear in Melissa McCarthy's directorial debut Tammy.

Melissa McCarthy may appear in St. Vincent de Van Nuys

Justine Browning — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:48:00 -0700

Melissa McCarthy could co-star with Bill Murray in an upcoming dramedy.

Mike & Molly under fire for "drunk Indians" joke

Joyce Slaton — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:14:00 -0800

The Native American community takes strong exception to a joke that mocks both Arizona and Native Americans.

Jenny McCarthy slams critic's fat-shaming of cousin Melissa McCarthy

Joyce Slaton — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:34:00 -0800

Actress Jenny McCarthy stands in solidarity with famous cousin Melissa McCarthy, who was roundly insulted by critic Rex Reed in a scathing review of her latest film, Identity Thief.

Jillian Michaels & Melissa McCarthy? Hollywood's unlikely BFFs

Julie Sprankles — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:37:00 -0800

Tough-love trainer Jillian Michaels has taken film critic Rex Reed to task for likening actress Melissa McCarthy to a hippo, proving that two people don't have to be cut from the same cloth to come together. Maybe Melissa and Jillian can join these other platonic odd couples on an outing or two!

One Identity Thief review takes an ugly, mean turn

Deirdre Kaye — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:24:00 -0800

Seriously, dude? Since when did movie critiques become a chance for you to air your petty grievances?

Identity Thief rules at box office despite lukewarm reviews

Joyce Slaton — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:32:00 -0800

Identity Thief, the Jason Bateman/Melissa McCarthy vehicle that boasts a wretched 24 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, was No. 1 at the box office last weekend.

Identity Thief movie review: Melissa McCarthy goes phishing

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Melissa McCarthy steals big laughs as she assumes Jason Bateman’s identity, creating a riotous nightmare for him, but a great time for us. In her first starring role, McCarthy has a LifeLock on the laughs.

Identity Thief is thievery at its comedic best

Genevieve Dubois — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:25:00 -0800

Hold on to your credit cards, Social Security documents and passport. On Feb. 8, you will be reminded just how crazy identity fraud can be, thanks to the movie Identity Thief.

Is Christina Hendricks blazing a trail for curvy women?

Julie Sprankles — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0800

Whether Christina Hendricks likes it or not, her role as buxom Joan Harris on AMC’s Mad Men has made the actress a poster child for modern femininity. But does her statuesque shape signal more curves ahead in mainstream media? A look at a few of today’s hottest actresses seems to suggest so.

Celebrity mom cover stories: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Hudson, Isla Fisher, Melissa McCarthy

Kim Grundy — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:30:00 -0800

Which celebrity moms were magazine cover girls in December? Catherine Zeta-Jones looked amazing on the cover of InStyle and talked candidly about her bipolar disorder, as well as having more kids with Michael Douglas. Jennifer Hudson looked gorgeous on Redbook, while Isla Fisher revealed secrets to her amazing figure on Women’s Health UK. Lastly, Melissa McCarthy opened up about keeping a positive body image for her daughters.

Melissa McCarthy wishes she were a size six

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:43:00 -0800

Despite being the poster child for proud plus-size women everywhere, actress Melissa McCarthy says even she has her moments when she wishes her waistline was a little less weighty.

Hot trailer: Melissa McCarthy steals Jason Bateman's identity

Jenna Milly — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:00:00 -0700

The latest from famed comedian Melissa McCarthy is a new movie about identity theft — not her identity, but Jason Bateman's.

Primetime Emmys celebrates curvy women!

Shanee Edwards — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:57:00 -0700

Turns out apples and pears aren't just for fancy fruit baskets. Here are seven Emmy-nominated, voluptuous thespians who deserve an award for real-woman appeal.

Melissa McCarthy totally starstruck over Hollywood royalty

Caroline Goddard — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:21:00 -0800

Melissa McCarthy is just a regular gal who likes to be funny and freaks out when she meets celebrities -- even though she is one herself! Find out what happened when she crossed paths with Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Meryl Streep.