Melissa McCarthy stunned Saturday Night Live viewers this weekend with a massive weight loss transformation.
According to Daily Mailthe Gilmore girls alum dropped nearly 95 pounds ahead of his sixth run as host on Dec. 6. The 55-year-old actress and comedian appeared in a slinky black velvet suit and immediately sent social media buzzing as fans reacted to her dramatic transformation.
The crowd erupted the moment she stepped on stage, and McCarthy dove right into her monologue with her signature mix of warmth and self-aware humor. “It’s so nice to be hosted here Saturday Night Live for the sixth time. Crazy,” she told the audience.
Within minutes, X was showered with praise: “I’m really impressed with Melissa’s weight loss progress,” one viewer wrote, while another added: “She Looks Fabulous!” Others declared, “Melissa McCarthy looks GREAT!!!! And remains the modern queen of physical comedy.”
The Bridesmaids The actress’ revamped figure has inevitably fueled speculation about her method, especially after Barbra Streisand’s viral question earlier this year – “did you take Ozempic?” — a comment Streisand quickly deleted. McCarthy did not take offense and later said, “I think Barbra is a darling — and I love her.”
The Little Mermaid Star has long spoken openly about her fluctuating weight, joking she’s been “every size on the planet” and reflecting on past attempts from liquid diets to mindset shifts.
