Melissa McCarthy Gets Oscar Nomination

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) has received an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress for her role on Bridesmaids. Melissa, who won an Emmy for Lead Actress for Mike & Molly, has been getting a lot of attention this year. Of this nomination, Melissa said:

“I didn’t get up or anything. I just did not expect that. AT ALL! Hopefully I’m not nuts. At some point today, I’m having champagne, dammit!”

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Not everyone thinks Melissa deserved the nomination – but WE DO!!

“Mike & Molly” 2.12 ‘Carl Has Issues’

“Mike & Molly” 2.12 ‘Carl Has Issues’
Air Date: January 2, 2012 
Discussion, Photos

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Summary: Carl is in a state of panic when Christina wants them to take their relationship to a new level.

  • Were you surprised that Carl hadn’t taken it to the next level with Christina?
  • Are you surprised at Carl’s breakdown?
  • Do you think Carl & Christina will resolve their issues?
  • With everything going so well, what kind of ‘bad’ thing do you see coming?

“Mike & Molly” 2.11 ‘Christmas Break’

“Mike & Molly” 2.11 ‘Christmas Break’
Air Date: December 12, 2011 
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Summary: After getting disappointing news at work, Molly goes into a bad state which threatens to ruin Christmas.

  • Did you think Melissa would get the job?
  • Are you surprised that Christmas is so lavish with Molly’s family?
  • Did you expect a bigger breakdown around the holidays from Mike or Molly?

Melissa McCarthy Listed for Women in Entertainment Power 100

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) was recently named one of THR’s 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100, listed alongside her Bridesmaids co-stars.

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An event to celebrate the list was held on December 7th – here is a photo of Melissa from that breakfast event:

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Melissa McCarthy Recent Appearances

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) seems to be everywhere lately – so much to keep up with! Here’s just a few of her latest appearances, as well as a big talk show appearance that I missed… Melissa at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 3rd Annual Governors Awards  on November 12:

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Melissa looking great at the Ivory Reinvention launch on November 7th:

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“Mike & Molly” 2.09 ‘Molly Needs a Number’

“Mike & Molly” 2.09 ‘Molly Needs a Number’
Air Date: December 5, 2011 
Discussion, Photos

Summary: An exhausted Molly wants Mike to help her out with Thanksgiving preparations and wedding planning.

  • Why doesn’t Mike understand the complexity of wedding planning?
  • Why doesn’t Mike really want a wedding?
  • Do you think Molly will get Mike to help more with the wedding?
  • Should Mike have invited people to dinner without Molly’s say so?
  • Is Molly working too hard?
  • Why do you think Peggy doesn’t want to invite anyone to the wedding? Is she trying to delay the wedding?

Melissa McCarthy to be on Anderson

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) will be appearing on the November 28th episode of Anderson Cooper’s talk show (check here for when it’s on in your area).

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In the episode, Anderson and Melissa discussing everything from her eccentric rituals with her husband to being a mother of two young girls, her rise to fame and how she maintains such a positive body image in the body conscious world of Hollywood. And yes, that’s a soap bust that Melissa has given to Anderson!

Here’s the preview of the episode:

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