01of 25In the BeginningEvan Agostini/GettyMelissa McCarthy and Ben Falconemet in 1995 while attending a comedy writing class at The Groundlings school in L.A. McCarthy toldEllen DeGeneresof their meeting, “we were friends from, like, day one.”
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In the Beginning
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Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falconemet in 1995 while attending a comedy writing class at The Groundlings school in L.A. McCarthy toldEllen DeGeneresof their meeting, “we were friends from, like, day one.”
02of 25First EncounterRichard Dobson/Newspix/GettyMcCarthy and Falcone set the record straight about their meeting in 2021 while onLate Night with Seth Meyers, telling the host that they had “an encounter” when McCarthy was a freshman in college in southern Illinois and Falcone was in high school.The actress said that, when they met in L.A., Falcone insisted that he knew her, saying, “I think I know who you were. I was afraid of you.“Falcone elaborated, saying, “She was very, very goth and all my friends at that age were like, ‘I wish my mom would let me dress like that.’ “The first time he saw McCarthy, “It was probably the dead of summer and she had a very heavy cape and a nice shade of blue hair.“McCarthy joked, “And his eyes just went to hearts!”
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First Encounter
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McCarthy and Falcone set the record straight about their meeting in 2021 while onLate Night with Seth Meyers, telling the host that they had “an encounter” when McCarthy was a freshman in college in southern Illinois and Falcone was in high school.
The actress said that, when they met in L.A., Falcone insisted that he knew her, saying, “I think I know who you were. I was afraid of you.”
Falcone elaborated, saying, “She was very, very goth and all my friends at that age were like, ‘I wish my mom would let me dress like that.’ "
The first time he saw McCarthy, “It was probably the dead of summer and she had a very heavy cape and a nice shade of blue hair.”
McCarthy joked, “And his eyes just went to hearts!”
03of 25Class ActsJohn M. Heller/GettyThe pair have shared the screen plenty of times since, with Falcone first making an appearance onGilmoreGirls — on which McCarthy played chef Sookie St. James — in 2003.
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Class Acts
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The pair have shared the screen plenty of times since, with Falcone first making an appearance onGilmoreGirls — on which McCarthy played chef Sookie St. James — in 2003.
04of 25Lucky in LoveJason LaVeris/FilmMagicMcCarthytoldMoremagazine in 2013,“I got hit with the lucky stick with Ben.” Her husband added, “We got hit with the same lucky stick. From the very first time we spoke, we were on the same page. We love each other, respect each other and try not to sweat the small stuff. And we really make each other laugh.”
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Lucky in Love
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McCarthytoldMoremagazine in 2013,“I got hit with the lucky stick with Ben.” Her husband added, “We got hit with the same lucky stick. From the very first time we spoke, we were on the same page. We love each other, respect each other and try not to sweat the small stuff. And we really make each other laugh.”
05of 25Tying the KnotMichael Tran/FilmMagicThe couple wed in 2005 after dating for seven years. Since then, they have welcomed two daughters: Vivian in 2007 and Georgette in 2010.
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Tying the Knot
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The couple wed in 2005 after dating for seven years. Since then, they have welcomed two daughters: Vivian in 2007 and Georgette in 2010.
06of 25Sharing the ScreenJeffrey Mayer/WireImageThe pair shared an iconic scene in the 2011 hit filmBridesmaidsin which McCarthy’s character hits on Falcone’s character, an air marshall, while on a plane.
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Sharing the Screen
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The pair shared an iconic scene in the 2011 hit filmBridesmaidsin which McCarthy’s character hits on Falcone’s character, an air marshall, while on a plane.
07of 25Up in the AirWith all of the uncertainty of 2020, McCarthy had some great advice: “Get yourself an Air Marshall!!!!”
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Up in the Air
With all of the uncertainty of 2020, McCarthy had some great advice: “Get yourself an Air Marshall!!!!”
08of 25Award-Winning CoupleSteve Granitz/WireImageIn 2012, Falcone was on hand to support his wife when she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role inBridesmaids.
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Award-Winning Couple
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In 2012, Falcone was on hand to support his wife when she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role inBridesmaids.
09of 25Making a CameoAlso in 2012, Falcone made a cameo in McCarthy’s film,Identity Thief, which the actor said happened"on a whim.” He was in Atlanta where the movie was filmed, “because we go as a troop, us and our two kids,” and was asked to make an appearance.
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Making a Cameo
Also in 2012, Falcone made a cameo in McCarthy’s film,Identity Thief, which the actor said happened"on a whim.” He was in Atlanta where the movie was filmed, “because we go as a troop, us and our two kids,” and was asked to make an appearance.
10of 25Star PowerJB Lacroix/WireImageFalcone was also there to support McCarthy when she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.
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Star Power
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Falcone was also there to support McCarthy when she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015.
11of 25Power CoupleMichael Tran/FilmMagicThe pair aren’t just romantic partners, they’re also professional partners! Together they started On the Day Productions, and have written and produced films likeTammy,The BossandThunder Force. Falcone often directs the films (as he did with the previously mentioned movies), while McCarthy stars in them.
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Power Couple
The pair aren’t just romantic partners, they’re also professional partners! Together they started On the Day Productions, and have written and produced films likeTammy,The BossandThunder Force. Falcone often directs the films (as he did with the previously mentioned movies), while McCarthy stars in them.
12of 25You’re So GoldenGeorge Pimentel/WireImageThe pair walked the red carpet at the 2016Golden Globeslooking all glammed up.
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You’re So Golden
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The pair walked the red carpet at the 2016Golden Globeslooking all glammed up.
13of 25Living the DreamTiffany Rose/GettyMcCarthy said of making movies with her husband, “It’s ridiculous. It’s like you get to go to work with your best friend. It’s exactly how we met and we became such good friends because we loved doing this together. To get to do it on this kind of scale and still keep telling stories … it’s a dream.”
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Living the Dream
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McCarthy said of making movies with her husband, “It’s ridiculous. It’s like you get to go to work with your best friend. It’s exactly how we met and we became such good friends because we loved doing this together. To get to do it on this kind of scale and still keep telling stories … it’s a dream.”
14of 25Who’s The BossGregg DeGuire/WireImageThe pair looked loved up on the red carpet for the premiere of their film,The Boss,in 2016.
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Who’s The Boss
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The pair looked loved up on the red carpet for the premiere of their film,The Boss,in 2016.
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Be My Valentine
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Screen Time
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17of 25The Look of LoveFrazer Harrison/GettyIn 2019, Falcone accompanied his wife to the Academy Awards once more (she was nominated for Best Actress forCan You Ever Forgive Me?) and gave her this award-winning look as she posed on the red carpet.
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The Look of Love
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In 2019, Falcone accompanied his wife to the Academy Awards once more (she was nominated for Best Actress forCan You Ever Forgive Me?) and gave her this award-winning look as she posed on the red carpet.
18of 25Couple GoalsMike Coppola/VF19/GettyThe pair were the definition of #CoupleGoals when they rocked up to theVanity FairOscar Party in matching tracksuits.“I have never been flipped off or told to f— off as much as at that party [laughs], and it was all done, uh, jokingly, but also with something real behind it,” she quipped about fellow party goersin an April 2021 interviewwithInStyle. “[After the ceremony] everyone put on a different dress and different heels. They just totally were like, ‘You go f— yourself [for wearing a tracksuit].’ My response was, ‘Oh, OK, I’m going to go dance pretty hard right now.’ "
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Couple Goals
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The pair were the definition of #CoupleGoals when they rocked up to theVanity FairOscar Party in matching tracksuits.
“I have never been flipped off or told to f— off as much as at that party [laughs], and it was all done, uh, jokingly, but also with something real behind it,” she quipped about fellow party goersin an April 2021 interviewwithInStyle. “[After the ceremony] everyone put on a different dress and different heels. They just totally were like, ‘You go f— yourself [for wearing a tracksuit].’ My response was, ‘Oh, OK, I’m going to go dance pretty hard right now.’ "
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Celebrating 14 Years
20of 25Time Flies"These two babies had no idea that 14 years later they’d still be together. Lucky 🍀,” McCarthyshared on the pair’s 14th wedding anniversary.
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Time Flies
“These two babies had no idea that 14 years later they’d still be together. Lucky 🍀,” McCarthyshared on the pair’s 14th wedding anniversary.
21of 2515 Years StrongIn 2020, the paircelebrated their 15th anniversary, with McCarthy saying, “15 years ago today I married the kindest, funniest and weirdest human I’ve ever met. Grateful every single day!!!”
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15 Years Strong
In 2020, the paircelebrated their 15th anniversary, with McCarthy saying, “15 years ago today I married the kindest, funniest and weirdest human I’ve ever met. Grateful every single day!!!”
22of 2527 Years StrongBarry King/GettyIn honor of Falcone’s birthday in August 2021, McCarthywrote on Instagram, “27 years ago I met this guy and he has made every day since funnier, kinder and much much weirder!”
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27 Years Strong
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In honor of Falcone’s birthday in August 2021, McCarthywrote on Instagram, “27 years ago I met this guy and he has made every day since funnier, kinder and much much weirder!”
23of 25Festive FunOn Christmas 2020, the pair celebrated with a hilarious video that was truly a gift to us all.
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Festive Fun
On Christmas 2020, the pair celebrated with a hilarious video that was truly a gift to us all.
24of 25The Best AdviceIn July 2021, McCarthy gave some sage advice, saying onInstagram,“The real key(s) to happiness: Step one - marry your weird best friend. Step two - always, and I mean always, have a plethora of wigs in your home.”
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The Best Advice
In July 2021, McCarthy gave some sage advice, saying onInstagram,“The real key(s) to happiness: Step one - marry your weird best friend. Step two - always, and I mean always, have a plethora of wigs in your home.”
25of 25All MineMcCarthy’s49th birthday tributeto her husband in 2022 said it all: “Hands off, he’s mine!!”
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All Mine
McCarthy’s49th birthday tributeto her husband in 2022 said it all: “Hands off, he’s mine!!”
source: people.com
