Melissa McCarthy roles
Gilmore Girls (2000–07)
She made her mark as Sookie St. James, the accident-prone chef of the Independence Inn.
Mike & Molly (2010–16)
For six seasons of this half-hour sitcom, McCarthy co-starred as elementary school teacher Molly Flynn, navigating a relationship with police officer Mike (BillyGardell). She won an Emmy for the role in 2011.
Bridesmaids (2011)
Tough-talking, flirtatiously forward bridesmaid Megan Price was so memorable in the hit comedy flick, McCarthy was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
The Heat (2013)
In this buddy-cop comedy romp, she portrayed Shannon Mullins, a Boston police detective who teams up—and hilariously clashes—with an FBI agent (SandraBullock) to take down a mobster.
Tammy (2014)
In her first project with the production company she founded with her husband, McCarthy starred as Tammy Banks, who hits the road with her grandmother (SusanSarandon) after losing her job.
Spy (2015)
The hit comedy film written and directed by McCarthy’s frequent collaborator PaulFeig finds her as a deskbound CIA employee who ends up on a wild mission out in the field.
Ghostbusters (2016)
As part of an all-star cast including KristenWiig, KateMcKinnon and LeslieJones, McCarthy is Dr. Abby Yates, a particle physicist who studies the paranormal in this all-female remake of the 1984 film.
Saturday Night Live (2017)
McCarthy won an Emmy for one of her depictions of male White House Press Secretary SeanSpicer in the recurring skits on the iconic late-night comedy series.
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
She earned her second Academy Award nomination for her lead in this biographical film about a writer who attempts to revive her flagging career by faking letters from dead authors.
Nine Perfect Strangers (2021)
In this novel turned Hulu miniseries-drama, McCarthy plays a bestselling author who takes a break at a wellness spa run by a guru (NicoleKidman), where she learns all is not as it seems. Next, Try These Tips From Melissa McCarthy’s Dog Trainer for Better Pictures of Your Pup
