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Melissa McCarthy Shows Off Her 75-Lb. Weight Loss In New Instagram Post As Fans React: 'You Look Amazing!'

August 31, 2025 by Julia DeKorte
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Melissa McCarthy has been impressing TV and film lovers recently, not just with her superb acting skills but with her transformative weight loss.

The actress has lost a significant amount of weight over the years after dedicating herself to eating nutritious foods and getting in some exercise. She recently showed off her weight loss on Instagram, posting a few shots of her experience at a new pottery store in Los Angeles. Even though she was dressed in clay-throwing clothes, she looked slimmer than ever! Keep reading for more information.

 

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Melissa McCarthy’s 75-Lb Weight Loss

By the looks of it, the actress was invited to get some early access to Wild Clay’s new Los Angeles location. She posted a number of shots from the studio and added the caption, “We had the BEST time at Wild Clay LA!!!!!!! Joshua was an amazing teacher. I really found my inner Demi!! Grand Opening Soon!!”

The first photo, a simple shot of Melissa holding up her clay-covered hands and grinning at the camera, highlighted her defined jawline and cheekbones. Same with shots numbers two and three, in which the 55-year-old holds up a bowl and jug she made herself. But the fourth and final photo is where McCarthy’s slim waist is totally on display. She’s sitting at the potter’s wheel with an instructor behind her as she spins clay on the wheel!

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Social Media Reactions

In the comment section, fans praised Melissa for her new-found artistic abilities and her rocking weight loss. "She seems so happy!" one fan commented. "I love this era of life for her!"

"You look great!" another person commented. "Hope you're doing well!"

Over the last decade, the Bridesmaids actress has progressively lost weight and has reportedly lost around 75 lbs. In previous interviews, she mentioned that when she first broke out onto the entertainment scene in shows like Gilmore Girls, she tried fad diets that caused her weight to fluctuate. But now, she's been following a healthier lifestyle, including upping her fitness game. In an interview for CBS Mornings, she noted that letting go of insecurity and those fad diets was a big part of finally making a lasting change.

"I finally said, 'Oh, for God's sake, stop worrying about it,' and it may be the best thing I've ever done," she admitted.

Now, Melissa seems happier than ever, and her fans can tell she's glowing from the inside out.

"As long as you're happy, that's all that matters, but you really do look incredible," commented a fan under her Instagram post.

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Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean.

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