Melissa McCarthy

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Characters played by Melissa McCarthy

Sookie St. James — Gilmore Girls (2000)

Chef at the Independence Inn and Lorelai's bubbly, accident-prone best friend. She is highly skilled in cooking. Later, she becomes romantically involved with and eventually marries Jackson Belleville, the inn's vegetable supplier, and they have children together.

Actor Hela — Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)

Actor playing Hela in a play.

Molly Flynn — Mike & Molly (2010)

Molly is an elementary school teacher who meets Chicago police officer Mike Biggs at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. Their relationship develops from casual dating into a commitment that includes engagement and marriage. She lives in her widowed mother Joyce's Chicago home with her sister Victoria, and her career changes are part of the series.

Doris — Charlie's Angels (2000)

Minor character in 2000.

Ursula — The Little Mermaid (2023)

Sea witch antagonist in the 2023 live-action remake

Cassie — The Hangover Part III (2013)

Marshall's daughter who becomes Alan's romantic interest.

Lydia Berman — Thunder Force (2021)

Lydia Berman is Emily Stanton's childhood best friend, later working as a longshoreman. After accidentally receiving Emily's strength serum, she trains to become a superhero and joins Emily as Thunder Force. Her courage and impulsiveness help save the city, while her romance with the Crab and eventual sacrifice deepen the story.

Abby Yates — Ghostbusters (2016)

Paranormal author and co-founder of the new Ghostbusters.

Mullins — The Heat (2013)

Boston Police Detective Shannon Mullins is a hot-headed, boorish investigator who partners with Ashburn. She navigates personal conflicts involving her brother Jason, moves her family to a motel, removes a knife from Ashburn's leg, and fights off Julian to save them. She later uncovers Larkin's true identity and receives a police commendation.

Megan — Bridesmaids (2011)

Doug's sister and one of the bridesmaids. She is present during the chaotic food poisoning incident at the bridal boutique. Later, she visits Annie to motivate her to regain control of her life, serving as a supportive figure during Annie's lowest point.

Susan Cooper — Spy (2015)

A desk-bound CIA analyst who volunteers for her first field mission after her partner is seemingly killed. She infiltrates terrorist circles, relies on remote support from her friend Nancy, confronts deadly assassins, and ultimately proves herself as a capable field agent.

Maggie Bronstein — St. Vincent (2014)

A radiology tech navigating a bitter divorce while raising her son Oliver. She initially demands payment from Vincent for car damage, later allows him to babysit Oliver, and after a custody battle cuts ties with him but ultimately joins his surrogate family for a meal.

Career Overview

Melissa McCarthy has 101 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie's Angels with 2 titles. Signature works include Gilmore Girls, Mike & Molly, The Little Mermaid. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
101
Birth Date
1970-08-26
Birth Place
Plainfield, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q229048), public domain (CC0).