Melissa McCarthy

The World

The Bridesmaids Effect Turns On The Heat

Grossing about $300 million worldwide and nominated for two Oscars, 2011’s Bridesmaids was so successful that suddenly major studios were clamoring to make their own rowdy, R-rated female comedies. Paul Feig was the director of Bridesmaids, and he teamed up with Parks and Recreation screenwriter Katie Dippold to make this summer’s The Heat. It’s a […]

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