Early Life and Immediate Family
Melissa Ann McCarthy was born on August 26, 1970, in Plainfield, Illinois. She is the daughter of Michael McCarthy, a computer programmer, and Sandra McCarthy. She has an older sister, Jenny McCarthy, who is a television personality and author. The family is of Irish descent.
Marriage and Children
McCarthy married Ben Falcone, an actor and comedian, in 2005. Together they have two daughters: Vivian, born in 2007, and Georgette, born in 2010. Falcone has directed several of McCarthy's comedy films, including The Boss and Life of the Party.
Extended Family and Public Life
McCarthy's sister Jenny McCarthy is also a public figure known for her work in entertainment and advocacy. The McCarthy family often appears together at public events and on television. Their close family ties are frequently noted in profiles and interviews.
