Melissa McCarthy flaunted her weight loss transformation as she returned to host the newest episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
The “Gilmore Girls” star, who has been showing off a noticeably slimmer frame after losing an estimated 95 pounds, wore a black velvet jumpsuit for her sixth time hosting the show.
Fans React To McCarthy’s Jaw-Dropping Slim Figure
NBCOnce the 55-year-old actress began her monologue, viewers quickly took to social media to react to her appearance. Many shared supportive messages and praised her confidence onstage.
As soon as McCarthy began speaking, reactions poured in. “I’m really impressed by Melissa’s weight loss progress,” one person wrote. Another added, “So Glad to see Melissa McCarthy back on the SNL Stage, and She Looks Fabulous!”
A third viewer posted, “Melissa mccarthy looks so good on snl rn.”
Others celebrated her energy on the show. “Melissa McCarthy looks GOOD!!!! And remains the modern queen of physical comedy, we love to see it,” a fan shared. Another viewer wrote, “MELISSA MCCARTHY LOOKS SOOOOO GOOD JESUS CHRIST!”
Her appearance marked another high-profile moment following months of speculation about how she achieved her weight loss.
Inside the Gala Moment That Kickstarted a New Conversation About McCarthy’s Body Journey
GettyQuestions about McCarthy’s transformation grew earlier this year after she posted a photo with choreographer Adam Shankman at the Center Theater Group Gala. See the photos from that day here.
She wore a pastel tulle dress with a matching blazer, and the image quickly gained attention.
GettyBarbra Streisand, 83, commented on the photo, writing, “Give him my regards. Did you take Ozempic?” The remark prompted backlash and was deleted soon after, though McCarthy showed no signs of frustration.
“I think Barbra is a treasure — and I love her,” the “Tammy” star told paparazzi when asked about the comment. Streisand later clarified that her question was intended as a “compliment.”
McCarthy has long spoken openly about her body image and past weight loss efforts.
McCarthy Has Tried Multiple Approaches to Weight Loss Over the Years
GettyThe “Gilmore Girls” alum has spoken openly about the ups and downs of her body journey.
She once tried an all-liquid diet and lost 70 pounds, though she later admitted she would “never” attempt it again. She also shed 50 pounds at another point simply by shifting her mindset.
Getty“I truly stopped worrying about it,” she told Life & Style. “I think there’s something to kinda loosening up and not being so nervous and rigid about it that, bizarrely, has worked.”
Her latest transformation is estimated to fall between 75 and 95 pounds, according to the Daily Mail.
McCarthy’s return to “SNL” gave fans a fresh look at her evolving journey, and the outpouring of reactions showed how strongly viewers still gravitate toward her confidence, humor, and honesty.
