I didn't wear jeans for, like, a decade of my life. Melissa McCarthy decadejeanlife Change image and share on social
When I was 22, I met with some janky manager, and she told me, 'You're never going to work at this weight.' I think I was a size 6 at the time. There is just this weird thing about how we perceive women in this country. I would love to be a part of breaking that down. Melissa McCarthy breakcountryjanky share on social
There was a three-year chunk as a teen where I should have been tranquilized and put in a cage. Melissa McCarthy cagechunkput Change image and 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
I've never been interested in playing the boring ingenue. I always wonder: Who's her weird friend? I like the oddballs. Melissa McCarthy borefriendhave Change image and share on social
To me, having 500 rolls of fabric around is the most calming thing in the world. I think it's what football is to some guys. Melissa McCarthy calmfabricfootball Change image and share on social
I feel intensely guilty for working... You have to be able to provide for your kids. But I feel like it's a weird modern phenomenon that you always feel guilty for it. Melissa McCarthy feelguiltyintensely Change image and share on social
Ben and I live like hermits. The night of a concert, we'll be like, 'Do you think we can get tickets?' And everybody is like, 'No, why didn't you do this earlier?' Melissa McCarthy benconcertearly Change image and share on social
People don't stop at a size 12. I feel like there's a big thing missing where you can't dress to your mood above a certain number. Melissa McCarthy bigdressfeel Change image and share on social
I love to watch someone who just goes for it and isn't worried about whether it's silly or awkward or unflattering. Melissa McCarthy awkwardlovesilly Change image and share on social
