In the world of Hollywood, actors and actresses place huge emphasis on how they look on screen as well as off-screen. From fad diets to even surgery, looking a certain way has always been on the radar of the A-listers. However, for the talented Melissa McCarthy, the story is quite different from the hustle and bustle of Tinsel Town.
McCarthy has come a long way from being told she won’t get work unless she loses weight to now being one of Hollywood’s most popular entertainers. However, it was not always like that for her, and she had to go through a number of diets that eventually had a negative impact on her.
Melissa McCarthy discusses a painful incident concerning her weight
Melissa McCarthy is accustomed to being the center of media attention, and people obsess over her weight after spending so many years on TV. While the actress is currently in the best shape of her life, the scenario was not the same a decade ago.
In a past interview with People in 2011, McCarthy recounted how, in order to prepare for Gilmore Girls, she signed up for a doctor-supervised all-liquid diet, which ultimately backfired. She added-
I’d never do that again. I felt starved and crazy half the time
The 500-calorie diet did eventually help the actress shed 70 lbs. in four months. However, she gained it all back when she got pregnant with her daughter Vivian. During the pregnancy, McCarthy recalled that she didn’t stop herself from eating and continued to enjoy the magical phase that she was in.
Further, she also stated that her motivation for losing weight was to be healthy and to feel good about herself, rather than to be a specific size.
Melissa McCarthy’s recent appearance highlights her healthy lifestyle
All eyes were on Melissa McCarthy when she entered the Jimmy Kimmel set in a glamorous black tea-length dress. This would be her fifteenth appearance on the show, and it’s safe to say that the actress was exuding confidence.
On the other side, with Kimmel currently on summer vacation, Martin Short stepped in to fill his shoes for this interview, but in his Jiminy Glick character. With the two comedians on stage, the audience surely had a gala time.
Aside from her healthy lifestyle and appearance, the actress discussed her upcoming fourth season of the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, which also features stars such as Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep, and Eva Longoria, to name a few.
