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Melissa McCarthy says Hollywood executives have been sold “a false narrative” that comedy films don’t work: “I need it. Other people need it. In defense of comedy, I won’t give up.” Variety Power of Women

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raffHELL20 hours ago

Comedy always works, Hollywood just forgot how to make it

The 4th Fox Sister18 hours ago

She's hilarious and everyone knows good comedy requires a lot of intelligence. And she looks great.

Fran19 hours ago

She’s 100 percent right

Mama Neeks18 hours ago

Very talented in her work. Love her 💕

shinedown22018 hours ago

Woke killed comedy in Hollywood

Cliffy B20 hours ago

Her comedy movies work big time !!!! But, Melissa needs to stop losing weight! She's starting to look like the Madame and Waylon doll.

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