Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy (born August 26, 1970) is an American movie and television actress and comedienne. She is well known for her role as Sookie St. James on The WB television show Gilmore Girls and Dena on Samantha Who?. She starred in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly, from 2010-2016.

She also starred in the movies Bridesmaids (for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress), Identity Thief, Spy and Life of the Party.