Melissa McCarthy Shows Off Weight Loss at Variety 2026 Power of Women
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Key Points:
- Melissa McCarthy, 56, impressed fans on the red carpet at Variety’s 2026 Power of Women event in a black high-neck Jenny Packham gown featuring structured shoulders, long sleeves, and a shimmering bead-and-sequin pattern with a sheer cape.
- The Emmy-winning actress was honored for her work with the Joyful Heart Foundation, which supports survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, with a tribute presented by her former Gilmore Girls co-star Lauren Graham.
- McCarthy attended the event with her husband Ben Falcone and has been candid about her fluctuating weight throughout her career, sharing that she now prefers gradual, stress-free weight loss over intense dieting.
- Other honorees at the event included EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, Emmy winner Sharon Stone, NBCUniversal chairman Pearleana Igbokwe, and Giggly Squad host Paige DeSorbo.
