At some point in the past, it was decided that women in comedy are never supposed to be shown in an unflattering light. But in comedy, you need all of your tools to be funny. Melissa McCarthy comedydecidefunny Change image and share on social
I wore white kabuki makeup, had blue-black hair. At one point, I shaved an inch and a half around my hairline and continued the white makeup up so it made my head look slightly deformed. I thought it was hilarious. Melissa McCarthy blackbluecontinue share on social
I am not a princess, I don't want to be referred to as a princess - I find that super creepy. Melissa McCarthy creepyfindprinces Change image and share on social
I'm not a crazy germophobe; I have kids, and that ship has sailed. Melissa McCarthy crazygermophobekid Change image and share on social
I didn't really know how to write jokes, so I just told weird, long stories about being tall and beautiful and wealthy in New York. I'd tell them very seriously, but I kind of looked like a drag queen at the time with big wigs and crazy 12-inch platform heels. Melissa McCarthy beautifulbigcrazy share on social
When I read a character that I really, really love, I know immediately what they look like. It's like I want to 100 percent become that person. Melissa McCarthy characterimmediatelylove Change image and share on social
Do I sometimes hope I wake up in the morning and people are like, 'What's wrong with her? She looks emaciated.' Of course I would love that. I'm such a clothes whore, I would love the opportunity to be a hanger. But I think I'm more confident than I've ever felt in my life. Melissa McCarthy clotheconfidentemaciate share on social
I think there's so many points of view that you want to make sure your stories are being told from men and women... you get all of the different backgrounds. You don't want every story being told from the same point of view. So just for better storytelling, I'm like, 'Yes, please, bring some more ladies on.' Melissa McCarthy backgroundbringlady share on social
Strangers shouldn't be allowed to take a picture of your child and sell it for profit. Melissa McCarthy allowchildpicture Change image and share on social
I have an overactive sense of justice. I want women to realize you don't have to work for the company. You can run the company. I want the scope for them to be endless. Melissa McCarthy companyendlessjustice Change image and share on social