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3 Jul, 2014

Rolling Stone cover

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hnzdzgtkidzwzdtMcCarthy appears on the cover of the first July 2014 issue of Rolling Stones magazine. She talks about doing stand up as a drag queen, her Bridesmaids audition, and her self-destructive habits.

I could eat healthier, I could drink less. I should be learning another language and working out more, but I’m just always saying, ‘Ah, I could get hit by a bus tomorrow.’

2 Jul, 2014

Tammy

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In this comedy directed by Ben Falcone, McCarthy plays Tammy, who after losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, hits the road with her hard-drinking grandmother.Co-starring Ben Falcone, Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates and Allison Janney. Asked if she has had a memorable trip that inspired her film:

One time, I did have to pull over. I was like, ‘I’m driving this time. That will keep me awake.’ If I’m caged, I immediately go out. It was before the 405. I just remember Ben going, ‘Oh, my god, you’re swerving!’ We did not make it 15 minutes from the house, and I had to pull over so that we could switch. I’m good for the first 10 minutes, and then I’m out, so I’m super helpful. After we shot this, we drove all the way back to Los Angeles from Niagara Falls, with our kids. That was a doozy.

Tammy - Official Teaser Trailer [HD]

26 Jun, 2014

Melissa McCarthy interview

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Seacrest interviews McCarthy during On Air With Ryan Seacrest and questions her about her latest film Tammy, which she wrote with her husband.

Strangely, it was great. Everyone was like, ‘Ugh, that’s a lot of time together,’ I’m like, ‘I know, but he’s so mellow and funny’ that it was nice that we finally actually got to spend time together.

7 Jun, 2014

People cover

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mccarthyMcCarthy appears on the cover of People to discuss laughter, how she found stardom, and her true love

 I’ll do almost anything for a laugh. I’m completely delighted by people who think, I don’t care what anybody else thinks, I look great in this, and I rock it and I love it.’ It’s such a delightful sort of confidence.

24 Jan, 2012

Oscar nomination

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McCarthy is nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 84th Academy Awards for portraying Megan Price in Bridesmaids.

When they said my name I was like, ‘What show is this? This must be some other show.’ I kept saying that, but when my picture came up I just kind of crumpled and my husband said, ‘You just got nominated for an Academy Award.

Oscar Nominations 2012: Jean Dujardin, George Clooney, Octavia Spencer, Among Actors Honored

18 Sep, 2011

Wins Emmy

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McCarthy wins the Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 63rd Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Molly Flynn in Mike & Molly.

Instead of just coming in with funny lines, which is a blast, it’s more challenging to think of where the character is going. How do you relate to three shows ago? I like the math of acting where you have to keep all those puzzle pieces in line.

Melissa McCarthy wins an Emmy at the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards

14 Jul, 2011

Emmy nomination

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McCarthy is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Molly Flynn in Mike & Molly. She speaks on hearing her name read as a nominee while presenting the nominations.

I was like, ‘I hope I don’t wet my pants.’

63rd Primetime Emmy Nominations - 2011 Emmy Awards Nominees Announced