Melissa McCarthy
Awards & Honours
41
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Melissa McCarthy's career is marked by a rare blend of critical acclaim and commercial success. She is one of the few actresses who can headline a blockbuster comedy and also deliver an Oscar-nominated dramatic performance. Her two Primetime Emmys place her among the most honored comedic actresses of her era, and her consistent box-office draws have made her a reliable studio asset. Her influence extends beyond acting, with her production company and fashion line reshaping industry norms around body positivity and female-driven content.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard for her contributions to motion pictures.
TIME 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
The New York Times' 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century
Ranked #22 on the list.
Rankings & Lists
25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century
Magazine Covers
Time
2016-04-21
Melissa McCarthy: The World's 100 Most Influential People
Entertainment Weekly
2011-05-13
Bridesmaids: The New Comedy Queens
Rolling Stone
2015-05-21
Melissa McCarthy: The Funny Girl on Top
People
2018-09-14
Melissa McCarthy: My Life in Comedy
Vogue
2019-11-01
Melissa McCarthy's Bold New Look
Records & Feats
First actress to receive an Oscar nomination for a comedy performance in a film grossing over $200 million domestically
Her role in 'Bridesmaids' earned her a nomination while the film grossed over $288 million worldwide.
Most Emmy wins for a lead actress in a comedy series for a broadcast network sitcom in the 2010s
Won the Emmy for 'Mike & Molly' in 2011, becoming the only actress to win for a CBS comedy that decade.