Melissa McCarthy on Bridesmaids 2, JonBenet Ramsey and Comedy Movies
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Melissa McCarthy stars as Patsy Ramsey in the Netflix series "The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey," which explores the 1996 unsolved murder of the six-year-old beauty pageant winner and its impact on the Ramsey family.
- The series, premiering December 10 and created without the family's involvement, was an emotionally challenging project that forged a strong bond between McCarthy and co-star Clive Owen, who praised her dramatic acting skills.
- McCarthy, known for her comedic roles and Oscar nominations, returns to her dramatic acting roots with this role, drawing on her early training in the Sanford Meisner method to portray Patsy Ramsey authentically.
- In addition to her acting career, McCarthy highlights the Joyful Heart Foundation, founded by Mariska Hargitay, which supports survivors of sexual assault and abuse, showcasing her commitment to social causes beyond entertainment.
- McCarthy and Hargitay share a close friendship marked by mutual support and collaboration, exemplified by McCarthy's surprise cameo on "Law & Order: SVU" and her active involvement in Hargitay's advocacy work.
