Melissa McCarthy Rex Reed

June 13th, 2013

Back in February, when Melissa McCarthy starred in the hit film Identity Thief, New York Observer critic Rex Reed caused a firestorm when his review of the film focused on the actress’ weight, calling the comedic star “tractor-sized” and a “female hippo.”

Now, McCarthy herself is addressing Reed’s insults.

Melissa McCarthy Sandra Bullock

June 6th, 2013

Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, buddy cops in the upcoming The Heat, open up to Parade about their friendship, their kids, and the menace of paparazzi.

The actresses hadn’t met before filming, but became fast friends and remain very close.

Bullock tells the magazine how it all came together.

Jenny McCarthy Melissa McCarthy Star

May 30th, 2013

Cousins Melissa McCarthy and Jenny McCarthy are “feuding over Melissa’s refusal to help Jenny reboot her sagging career,” claims Star.

The tabloid says the Emmy-winning “Mike & Molly” actress, who supposedly has issues with Jenny dating back more than 10 years, feels “what goes around comes around.”

So, what’s the supposed problem?

Melissa McCarthy Saturday Night Live SNL

April 7th, 2013

Melissa McCarthy plays a woman trying to get a bank loan to launch her our pizza business in an “SNL” sketch, but she’s not looking to open a restaurant — she’d like to start a “pizza eating business.”

Check out the video here!

Melissa McCarthy Saturday Night Live SNL

April 7th, 2013

Melissa McCarthy plays Sheila Kelly, the coach of Middle Delaware State’s women’s basketball team, in an “SNL” spoof of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice and his abusive behavior.

Check out the video here!

Melissa McCarthy Saturday Night Live SNL

April 7th, 2013

Melissa McCarthy played a contestant on an “SNL” parody of “The Voice,” and while her performance was dreadful, Adam Levine, Usher, Shakira, and Blake Shelton said they all wanted to work with her.

Check out the video here!

Melissa McCarthy Saturday Night Live SNL

April 7th, 2013

Melissa McCarthy had a hard time walking onto the “SNL” stage for her monologue, thanks to a pair of very high-heeled red shoes.

Check out the video here!

Identity Thief Melissa McCarthy New York Observer Rex Reed

February 7th, 2013

Melissa McCarthy stars with Jason Bateman in the new film Identity Thief, and while it’s fair not to like the movie, longtime New York Observer reviewer Rex Reed attacks the actress’s weight throughout his scathing piece.

After calling the film “trashy” and a “chunk of junk,” Reed notes that McCarthy’s thief character is “tractor-sized” and “humongous.”

But that’s not all.