12 Little-Known Things About Melissa McCarthy

A few people remember Melissa McCarthy from when she was on Gilmore Girls but mostly people know her as the funniest part of Bridesmaids. After that movie came out, she became an instant star and everybody wanted to work with her! She's put out so many successful movies like Spy, The Heat, The Boss, Identity Thief and Ghostbusters. There's no stopping her now! Before you watch her in the Gilmore Girlsrevival as Sookie St. James, read up about her and how she got to have this amazing career!

1. Melissa was in a improv comedy group called The Groundlings. That's actually where she met her future Bridesmaids co-stars, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph! 

2. She met her husband in The Groundlings too and they've frequently collaborated together! You'll recognize him as Air Marshall Jon in Bridesmaids!

3. She admits that growing up she had a weird goth phase where she would wear turtlenecks as pants. 

We've all been there, Melissa!

4. She completely embarrassed herself when she first met Sandra Bullock, her co-star in The Heat. She couldn't stop saying Sandra's full name to her. 

But it's all good now! They are good friends and their kids have play dates! 

5. When Melissa first moved to Hollywood to try out acting, she was told by a manager that she'd never make it as an actor until she lost weight. 

Ugh. Why are people so mean?!

6. She said that she based the look and personality of Megan in Bridesmaids on Guy Fieri! 

Megan is clearly the best character in that movie!

7. She started her own fashion line because she was frustrated with what was out there in the market for plus size women. “I just wanted to do a basic closet that I couldn’t find."

8. Melissa said the most disgusting scene to film in Bridesmaidswas the vomit in the dress-fitting scene! Apparently, the vomit was made of oatmeal and food coloring.

Best scene ever? I think so!

9. Melissa is related to someone famous! Her cousin is Jenny McCarthy!

That must be so cool to have another famous person in the family!

10. Melissa actually made her acting debut on Jenny's show, The Jenny McCarthy Show.

11. When she auditioned for Gilmore Girls, the casting directors knew she was perfect for Sookie because the two of them couldn't stop laughing at Melissa's performance!

12. When she lived in NYC, she was roommates with one of the most famous shoe designers in the world, Brian Atwood! Melissa still wears his shoes on the red carpet!

Leave a COMMENT and tell us your favorite character that Melissa has played!

It's so hard but I adore Sookie from Gilmore Girls!