Melissa McCarthy Biography: Husband, Children, Movies, TV Shows, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Siblings, Height

Melissa Ann McCarthy is a renowned American actress, comedian, producer, and writer best known for her roles in Bridesmaids, Mike & Molly, and Can You Ever Forgive Me?.

She rose from stand-up comedy to become one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses. With a unique blend of humor and versatility, she has earned numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award and two Academy Award nominations.

Profile

• Full Name: Melissa Ann McCarthy
• Stage Name: Melissa McCarthy
• Born: August 26, 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Plainfield, Illinois, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Comedian, Producer, Writer
• Height: 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm)
• Parent: Sandra McCarthy, Michael McCarthy
• Siblings: Margie McCarthy
• Spouse: Ben Falcone
• Children: Vivian Falcone, Georgette Falcone
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $90 million

Early Life And Education

Melissa Ann McCarthy was born on August 26, 1970, in Plainfield, Illinois, United States. She is 55 years old. Her parents are Sandra McCarthy and Michael McCarthy. She has one sister named Margie McCarthy. Melissa was raised in a Catholic household and practices Christianity. She is of Irish descent, identifying with White ethnicity.

She attended St. Francis Academy (now Joliet Catholic Academy) in Joliet, Illinois. After high school, she briefly studied at Southern Illinois University before moving to New York to pursue a career in acting. While in New York, she trained at The Actors Studio and performed stand-up comedy.

Career

Melissa McCarthy began her career in stand-up comedy and later joined the Los Angeles-based improv troupe The Groundlings, where she honed her comedic skills. She made her television debut in the late 1990s with small roles before landing her breakout role as Sookie St. James on the hit series Gilmore Girls from 2000 to 2007.

Her career reached new heights with her lead role as Molly Flynn in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly, which aired from 2010 to 2016 and earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2011, her performance in the comedy film Bridesmaids brought her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Melissa continued her success with leading roles in films such as The Heat, Spy, Tammy, Identity Thief, Ghostbusters, and Can You Ever Forgive Me?, where her dramatic performance earned her another Academy Award nomination. She has also starred in and co-produced several projects through her production company, On the Day Productions, which she founded with her husband Ben Falcone.

Known for her versatility and bold comedic presence, Melissa McCarthy is recognized as one of Hollywood’s most successful and respected actresses.

Awards and Nominations

• Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress – Bridesmaids
• Academy Award Nomination for Best Actress – Can You Ever Forgive Me?
• Primetime Emmy Award – Mike & Molly
• Primetime Emmy Award – Saturday Night Live (Guest Actress)
• Numerous nominations from BAFTA, Critics’ Choice, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @melissamccarthy
• Twitter handle: @melissamccarthy

Personal Life

Melissa McCarthy is married to actor, comedian, and filmmaker Ben Falcone. The couple tied the knot on October 8, 2005, and they have two daughters together: Vivian Falcone, born on May 5, 2007, and Georgette Falcone, born on March 22, 2010.

There is no public record of any previous romantic relationships before her marriage to Ben. Melissa stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm).

Filmography

• Gilmore Girls
• Mike & Molly
• Bridesmaids
• The Heat
• Spy
• Ghostbusters (2016)
• Can You Ever Forgive Me?
• The Little Mermaid (2023)
• Life of the Party
• Tammy
• Thunder Force

Net Worth

Melissa McCarthy has an estimated net worth of $90 million. Her wealth comes from a successful career in acting, comedy, producing, and screenwriting. She has starred in numerous box office hits and critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, including Bridesmaids, Spy, The Heat, Ghostbusters, and Mike & Molly.

Beyond acting, Melissa earns from endorsements, voice-over roles, and her fashion line, which caters to plus-size women. She also co-owns a production company, On the Day Productions, with her husband Ben Falcone, which adds to her income through film and TV production deals.