Plus Size Actress Melissa McCarthy Dons the Cover of InStyle Magazine

Comedian and Actress Melissa McCarthy was on the cover of this month's issue of InStyle Magazine. The February issue is all about/dedicated to strong women, so it was lovely seeing a plus size woman on the cover.

MCCARTHY IN A MARC JACOBS DRESS, FOREVERMARK BY HJ NAMDAR EAR STUDS, TIFFANY & CO. BRACELETS, AND CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN PUMPS. PHOTOGRAPHED BY ROBBIE FIMMANO.

She’s been nominated for both a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award as best actress for her performance as the late biographer Lee Israel in Can You Ever Forgive Me? It’s her first dramatic role.

McCarthy in a Brandon Maxwell jumpsuit for 11 Honoré, Eloquii turtleneck, Ellen Christine Couture headband, Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, Tiffany & Co. bracelets, and Chopard ring. Photographed by Robbie Fimmano.

When interview by Laura Brown, Melissa was asked "When did you feel like you developed that backbone?"

Melissa said "I do remember another interview I did for Bridesmaids with somebody who later lost his job for a conversation he had on a bus with someone else. I won’t mention names, but just think about it. He kept asking, 'Are you shocked that you actually work in this business at your tremendous size?'

He was like, 'Oh, your tremendous size, you can actually work?' I just remember all the blood drained out of me. I thought, 'With my tremendous size, I could tackle you so quickly.' There were two cameras on him, and one was on me, and he went back to that question three or four times, and I just kept talking about the script or how fun Paul Feig was. He was looking around like, 'She’s crazy.' When we left, their producer was horrified and said, 'We’ll never play what he said. I’m so sorry.' But it happens all the time, to the point where it’s fascinating because they don’t do it to men. Not to be a jerk or single him out, but when John Goodman was heavier, did anybody ever talk about his girth?"

McCarthy in a Marc Jacobs coat and necktie and Atelier Swarovski Fine Jewelry by Penélope Cruz earrings and rings. Photographed by Robbie Fimmano.

Melissa McCarthy's Tips On Being A Badass

1. Ignore the haters.

2. Take a minute before reacting to idiots.

3. You get more badass with age.

4. Ruffles and shoulder pads are key.

5. Speak up.

For the full InStyle magazine interview, please click here:

Melissa's must have items:

Clockwise: The Nike Cortez, Jack by Richard E. Grant perfume, By Terry Baume de Rose Lip Care, Robert Ramos Cleansing Conditioner, Ted Gibson Shooting Star Texture Meringue, & Chanel Le Volume Révolution de Chanel mascara.

McCarthy in a Marc Jacobs coat, Forevermark by Martin Flyer earrings, a Forevermark by Pluczenik ring (on right hand), a Chopard ring (on left hand), and Manolo Blahnik pumps. Photographed by Robbie Fimmano.

Melissa's favorite article of clothing is a great jumpsuit.

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