LOS ANGELES: Best Supporting Actress nominee Melissa McCarthy arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, accompanied by her husband Ben Falcone.
Congratulations to Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo and Melissa McCarthy, who received Oscar nominations for their work on Bridesmaids. Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo were nominated for Best Original Screenplay, while Melissa McCarthy was nominated in the category for Best Supporting Actress.
It’s a great day, y’all!
It’s these people who have been trying for a long time and working for a long time and laying the groundwork. And when this opportunity hits, they’re ready for it and they appreciate it and they take advantage of it. And she’s doing that in the smartest possible way. Like when I was at ‘SNL’ I kept getting choked up because just it’s also the joy of like somebody who has wanted something for so long and who’s earned it getting that shot.
Bridesmaids director Paul Feig on Melissa McCarthy’s new-found comedy queen status.
“Saturday Night Live” (5.2/13 in metered-market households), hosted by Melissa McCarthy with musical guest Lady Antebellum, dominated its time period, delivering the #1 rating of the night ahead of all primetime telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. Versus the prior week’s season premiere, “SNL” is up 2 percent in metered-market households (5.2/13 vs. 5.1/13).
Versus the same night last year, “Saturday Night Live” is up 8 percent in metered-market households (5.2/13 vs. 4.8/12).
In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, “Saturday Night Live” averaged a 2.7 rating, 12 share in adults 18-49, making it the #1 telecast of the night ahead of all primetime programs on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox. Versus the prior week’s season premiere, “SNL” is up 4 percent in the Local People Meters (2.7/12 vs. 2.6/12).
Versus the same night last year, “Saturday Night Live” is up 8 percent in the Local People Meters (2.7/12 vs. 2.5/11).
I love when hosts are given the opportunity and leeway to carry an entire show. Last night, Melissa McCarthy showed America what a fearless and peerless comic performer she is and delivered one of the best host performances of the last few years. And I, for one, am very grateful to everyone at SNL for turning the show into a Melissa McCarthy comedy showcase. Bravo, lady.
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