The letters I really love are from young actresses who were worried they had to fit a certain look. They say I've opened it up. And I don't just mean plus-size girls. You can push things now. With all the great performances in 'Bridesmaids', it changed how people see funny women. Melissa McCarthy actressbridesmaidchange share on social
I would love to be directed by more women. Melissa McCarthy directlovewoman Change image and share on social
I refuse to give energy to the negative. I've got a great fella and two great little girls. Melissa McCarthy energyfellagirl Change image and share on social
I don't know any neighborhoods where everyone's walking around in seven-inch heels and perfect makeup. Melissa McCarthy heelinchmakeup Change image and share on social
Nothing's more charming than someone who doesn't take herself too seriously. Melissa McCarthy charm Change image and share on social
In terms of the characters I think are really fun to play, a lot of times it's someone in my head saying 'I know that woman.' Melissa McCarthy characterfunhead Change image and share on social
More eccentric characters can push pretty far, but if you stay on the side of reality, it's always funnier. Melissa McCarthy charactereccentricfunny Change image and share on social
When I went to college, I did clothing and textiles. It really wasn't until I moved to New York, my second night in, I did stand-up. I took a wild left turn, and instead of going back and finishing school at FIT, I started doing stand-up and acting. Melissa McCarthy actbackclthe share on social
In my 20s, I used to cry about why I wasn't thinner or prettier, but I want to add that I also used to cry about things like, 'I wish my hair would grow faster. I wish I had different shoes...' I was an idiot... It's a decade of tears. Melissa McCarthy 20saddcry share on social
The goal was to work enough to pay my bills and stop going through the couch looking for change. Going way beyond that isn't something I really factored in. Melissa McCarthy billchangecouch Change image and share on social
