Melissa McCarthy Shows Off Incredible 100lb Weight Loss in Elegant Black Gown
Melissa McCarthy turned heads at the Golden Globes this year with a look that left fans in awe. The actress appeared alongside her husband, Ben Falcone, wearing a sleek black gown that highlighted her dramatic weight loss. Over the years, McCarthy has been open about her wellness journey and how she finally learned to stop worrying about her weight.
The custom Christian Siriano gown she wore was long-sleeved, floor-length, and had a simple, elegant silhouette that skimmed her body. Gold, leaf-like metallic details ran from the high, rounded neckline down to the hem, and also appeared on the lower half of the sleeves. McCarthy accessorized with a gold clutch, gold rings, and drop earrings, while her hair was slicked back into a long, polished ponytail.
Kathryn Hahn & Melissa McCarthy are here to present tonight's #GoldenGlobes winner for Best Male Actor – Television – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/TlOIW56PD7
— Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) January 12, 2026
Fans quickly took to social media to praise her appearance and transformation. One fan wrote, Melissa McCarthy has always been beautiful at every size, no matter what. We love her, and I hope she knows this. Another added, Proof that confidence is the real glow-up. Melissa McCarthy looks amazing.
Melissa McCarthy stuns at the 2026 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/86WTz8RDJh
— kylieꨄ︎ (she/they) (@milfcarthy) January 12, 2026
McCarthy has been public about the challenges she faced while losing nearly 100 pounds over the years. In a 2023 interview, she revealed that her journey started with an all-liquid diet, which helped her lose around 70 pounds but caused difficult side effects. I’d never do that again. I felt starved and crazy half the time, she admitted.
Her later weight loss came from changing her mindset rather than following strict rules. In an appearance on CBS, she explained, I finally said to myself, ‘Oh for God sakes, stop worrying about it,’ and it may be the best thing I’ve ever done. I truly stopped worrying about my weight.
She added, I stopped over-analyzing, over-thinking, over-doing anything…I just stopped constantly being worried about it, and I think there’s something to kinda loosening up and not being so nervous and rigid about it that, bizarrely, has worked. Her appearance at the 2026 awards show, where she presented several categories alongside Kathryn Hahn, served as a celebration of this newfound confidence.
In the television realm, the actress is taking a dramatic turn in the upcoming limited series Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey. She will star as Patsy Ramsey in a cast that includes Clive Owen as John Ramsey, exploring the 1996 cold case that captivated the nation. This project continues her streak of taking on more complex, prestige drama roles following her Oscar-nominated performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me?.
Fans of her comedic work also have plenty to look forward to with the upcoming holiday film Margie Claus. In this animated musical, McCarthy voices the title character, Santa’s wife, who must assemble a rescue team to save Christmas when her husband goes missing. Whether she is tackling a gritty true-crime story or a whimsical holiday adventure, McCarthy remains one of the most prolific and beloved figures in the industry today.
What did you think of Melissa McCarthy’s elegant Christian Siriano gown at the Golden Globes, and which of her upcoming 2026 projects are you most excited to see? Share your thoughts in the comments.
