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!!

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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Matt Czuchry at Emmy Awards and his EWwy Win

Matt Czuchry (Logan Huntzberger) recently appeared at the EMMY awards to support his show and co-stars. His choice of “adorably big bow tie” won him some props with fashion critics.

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Matt returns in The Good Wife Season 3 starting tomorrow, where he’s said to have a couple of romantic leads for the season. Aside from a possible budding relationship with Kalinda, he may find a new love interest in Monica Raymund’s character, who joins as a prosecutor on Peter Florrick’s team.

TV fans also recently voted on their favorite shows and actors for EW’s EWwy Awards, voting Matt Czuchry as “Best Supporting Actor in a Drama”.

Matt wrote, in thanks:

A letter to my fans,

I have been extremely fortunate to have incredibly special fans support my work throughout my twelve year career. This recognition is a way for me to say… thank you so much to everyone who has taken time out of their lives to be passionate about the projects I have been a part of. I am grateful to each and every one of you. This award is yours.

Melissa McCarthy Wins Emmy Award

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) walked home this past Sunday with her first Emmy as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Mike & Molly. She looked amazing and I’m so happy that she won! As a bonus bit of information, Melissa co-designed her own dress!

Here is Melissa receiving her award as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Here is Melissa backstage after her win:

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Vanessa Marano Presents at Teen Choice Awards

Vanessa Marano (April Nardini on Gilmore Girls) currently stars in the recently-premiered new series on ABC Family, Switched at Birth. Although I have some fun updates for that coming soon, here are some of her recent appearances. First, some photos of Vanessa and co-star Katie Leclerc presented a Teen Choice Award on August 7th:

Next are some photos from the TCA 2001 Summer Press Tour held the same day, as well as some photos from the Captain America: The First Avenger premiere. [Read more...]

Emmy Nominations for Gilmore Girls Actors

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) was not the only one nominated for an Emmy award. Here is a full run-down of the actors and shows associated with Gilmore Girls and their nominations.

I’m sure if I included writers and producers this list would be even longer! Good luck to all those nominated! And a bit of a *sob* for the continued lack of Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore on Gilmore Girls) nominations.

Melissa McCarthy Nominated for Emmy

Melissa McCarthy (Sookie on Gilmore Girls) was co-hosting the Emmy Nominations on July 14th with Fringe star Joshua Jackson when she received a lovely surprise! Melissa has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on Mike and Molly. She vies against Laura Linney, Edie Falco, Amy Poehler, Martha Plimpton and Tina Fey. What a lovely surprise, while hosting!!

Melissa talking about her hosting nerves in a fun video:

Here are more photos and videos of Melissa McCarthy hosting, and posting on the red carpet, for the Emmy Nomination ceremony: [Read more...]