Melissa McCarthy is stepping out of her comfort zone and trying out a new style of acting, ditching her typical comedic role for a more serious character: the grieving mother of JonBenét Ramsey. The 56-year-old is co-staring in The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey alongside Clive Owen in Netflix’s upcoming biopic, after seeing the newly released teaser of the limited series, social media users couldn’t help but point out that McCarthy’s weight loss journey is going exceptionally well. Keep reading for more information.
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Melissa McCarthy Debuts Slim Figure In Jon Benet Ramsey Biopic Preview
Though the biopic won’t be releasing on Netflix until December, the streaming giant dropped a teaser photo on September 15th, showing Melissa McCarthy as Patsy Ramsey and Clive Owen as John Ramsey. The photo, which is set during a press conference, shows the pair seated side by side with grim looks on their faces.
McCarthy in particular drew the attention of fans who were quick to point out her slimmer figure, especially her defined facial structure. The Bridesmaids actress has been open about her weight loss journey, explaining that the process of losing over 75 pounds has been gradual.
“I think everybody’s always kind of working on something,” she once said in an interview with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club. “And I was like, ‘If I can de-stress and just do it slower and stop constantly trying to be on something.’ And then it actually worked better instead of being like, ‘I’m gonna not do this and do this and only drink this.'”
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Social Media Reactions
Across social media platforms, users shared their excitement over seeing McCarthy try her hand at a different type of role—and shower her with compliments over her weight loss transformation as well. "Melissa looks incredible, and I'm so excited to see her in a serious role," one person wrote on Instagram.
"Wow she is unrecognizable in this role," another said. "I'm so excited to see what she can do!"
"I love her," said another. "She looks so healthy."
"She looks like a completely different person," said another.
"I can't wait to see her in this!" the next user wrote.
"Melissa McCarthy has put her dramatic hat on," a final fan wrote. "I'm seated."
