• Melissa McCarthy, 55, surprised viewers with a noticeably slimmer look while hosting SNL on Dec. 6.
• She appeared in a sparkly black velvet jumpsuit; reports say she’s lost close to 95 pounds.
• Fans reacted on X, praising her transformation; speculation about Ozempic remains unconfirmed.
• McCarthy has previously spoken about weight changes and credits workouts like Pilates and boxing.
Melissa McCarthy’s SNL moment
Melissa McCarthy took the Saturday Night Live stage on December 6 and immediately drew attention for her slimmer frame. The 55-year-old comedian hosted the NBC sketch show in a black velvet jumpsuit with sparkling embellishments, a look that sparked widespread reaction online.
Fans react on social media
Viewers took to X to comment on McCarthy’s appearance. One fan wrote, “MELISSA MCCARTHY LOOKS SOOOOO GOOD JESUS CHRIST!” while another added, “I’m really impressed by Melissa’s weight loss progress.” Those quick reactions helped the clip and photos trend across platforms.
How much weight did she lose?
Reports circulating after the show say McCarthy has lost close to 95 pounds. The actress has not publicly confirmed that figure. McCarthy has been open in the past about weight changes — she previously described losing 70 pounds in four months on a doctor-supervised all-liquid diet — and has said she’s comfortable with her body changing over time.
Speculation and responses
There has been speculation in recent months that McCarthy may have used the weight-loss drug Ozempic, but she has never confirmed that. A high-profile comment from Barbra Streisand asking “did you take Ozempic?” drew attention; Streisand later deleted the comment and McCarthy responded to paparazzi saying, “I think Barbra is a treasure, and I love her.”
Fitness and lifestyle notes
McCarthy has credited workouts such as Pilates, boxing and piloxing for helping her lose about 30 pounds at different points in her career. She’s spoken candidly about body image for years, noting she has been “every size in the world” and emphasizing family and work over strict numbers.
Public appearances and context
Earlier this year McCarthy shared an Instagram photo with choreographer Adam Shankman outside the Center Theatre Group Gala, and fans noted her slimmer silhouette in several recent appearances, including a Kelly Clarkson Show visit in December. She’s married to actor-director Ben Falcone and is a mother to daughters Vivian, 18, and Georgette, 15.
What to know
McCarthy’s SNL hosting night renewed conversation about celebrity weight changes — praise from fans, media speculation and reminders of the actress’s long history of being open about her body. While reports about the total pounds lost are widespread, McCarthy has not publicly confirmed the exact figure or any medical treatments.
(Quotes from social posts used as reported in media coverage.)
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