Melissa McCarthy is known for her impressive comedic ability and acting range. It seems she can play any role or character type seamlessly. Ever since McCarthy's breakout role as Megan in Bridesmaids, she has gone on to create, produce and/or star in several major films, over the last five years especially.
Each of McCarthy’s roles has a personality that is larger than life and guaranteed to make audiences laugh. In addition to the over-the-top personalities of McCarthy’s roles, they also all differ greatly in demeanor, appearance, wardrobe, hair and makeup. This contributes to the stark contrast among all of McCarthy’s characters, making McCarthy a chameleon of a comedian.
The 45-year-old actress already has two movies coming out in 2016: The Boss and Ghostbusters. In honor of The Boss hitting theaters on April 8, 2016, here are the top 10 distinct and dramatic characters McCarthy has graced the big screen as.