The actress and screenwriter Melissa McCarthy, who plays Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid live-action, is probably a new face for the younger generations. Although she is now well-known, the actress has a considerable amount of acting and writing credits to her name. She has been active since 1999 and has put in some hard work.
Needless to say, she has won many awards, which include two Primetime Emmys. Even more, she was nominated for two Golden Globes. McCarthy was also named among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016 by Time magazine. Here are five credits Melissa McCarthy had that most people probably didn’t know about.
1. Melissa McCarthy started her career with Charlie’s Angels
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After many small acting gigs, Melissa got her first major role in the successful 2000 Action comedy Charlie’s Angels. There she starred alongside Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu, and Drew Barrymore. In the film, Mccarthy plays Doris, the Red Star’s (hotel) receptionist. Later on, in the following film, Charlie’s Angels: The Full Throttle, she takes on a completely different role albeit a background scene.
2. She Gained Popularity As Sookie St. James in Gilmore Girls
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Melissa McCarthy’s Sookie is not only Lorelai’s business partner but also supports her as a friend. In 2016, Mccarthy was also seen in the show’s revival: Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. Overall, the show was a huge success and a plus to her career.