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Born on August 26, 1970, in Plainfield, Illinois, <a href="/biography/melissa-mccarthy">Melissa Ann McCarthy</a> is the <a href="/biography/melissa-mccarthy">daughter</a> of Michael and Sandra McCarthy. Raised on a farm in rural Illinois, she comes from an Irish Catholic background. McCarthy attended St. Francis Academy in Joliet, Illinois, where she was also a <a href="/biography/melissa-mccarthy">cheerleader</a>. She later enrolled at Southern Illinois University to study textiles, maintaining an early interest in fashion and design.

<h2>Early Passion for Fashion and Comedy</h2>
McCarthy initially pursued a career in fashion, moving to New York City to explore opportunities in the field. While there, she developed a talent for comedy and began performing as a stand-up comedian in various premier clubs. To refine her acting skills, she took classes at The Actor’s Studio and appeared in several stage productions. Her commitment to acting eventually led her to relocate to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time career in entertainment.

<h2>Television Career Highlights</h2>
Melissa McCarthy made her television debut in 1997 on the series Jenny, playing the role of Melissa. She gained widespread recognition in 2000 with her portrayal of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sookie_St._James_Melville">Sookie St. James</a> in the critically acclaimed series Gilmore Girls. Her television roles include Dena in Samantha Who? (2007–2009) and Molly Flynn in the popular sitcom Mike & Molly (2010–2016), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

Other notable television appearances include roles in D.C. (2000), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2004), Rita Rocks (2009), Private Practice (2010), and The Penguins of Madagascar (2012). She has also hosted Saturday Night Live multiple times since 2011, earning critical acclaim for her comedic performances. McCarthy reprised her beloved role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sookie_St._James_Melville">Sookie St. James</a> in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life (2016).

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<h2>Film Career and Notable Roles</h2>
McCarthy made her film debut as Margaret in the 1998 short film <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God">God</a>. Over the years, she established herself in Hollywood with dynamic performances. Her breakout film role came in 2011 as Megan Price in the comedy hit <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridesmaids_(2011_film)">Bridesmaids</a>, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Supporting_Actress">Best Supporting Actress</a>.

Her filmography includes appearances in Charlie's Angels (2000) as Doris, Disney's The Kid (2000), The Life of David Gale (2003), Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003), Cook-Off! (2006), The Captain (2007), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Ugly_People">Pretty Ugly People</a> (2008), The Back-Up Plan (2010), Life as We Know It (2010), The Hangover Part III (2013), Spy (2015), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boss_(2016_film)">The Boss</a> (2016), and Ghostbusters (2016), where she portrayed Dr. Abby Yates.

<h2>Entrepreneurship and Melissa McCarthy Seven7</h2>
In addition to her film and television career, McCarthy launched her fashion line, Melissa McCarthy Seven7, catering specifically to plus-size women. Drawing from her background in textiles and her long-standing passion for fashion design, she has become a vocal advocate for more inclusive clothing options in the fashion industry.

<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>
Melissa McCarthy is married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Falcone">actor</a> and filmmaker <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Falcone">Ben Falcone</a>. The couple shares two daughters: Vivian, born on May 5, 2007, and Georgette, born on March 22, 2010. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Falcone">Falcone</a> has appeared alongside McCarthy in several projects and also directed many of her films.

In June 2016, false rumors circulated online about McCarthy's death, but they were quickly debunked. As of recent reports, Melissa McCarthy has an estimated net worth of $20 million, attributed to her successful entertainment career and business ventures.

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