Melissa McCarthy Fronts People Magazine’s ‘Beautiful Issue’

Melissa McCarthy arrives at the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards on March 13, 2022, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP)
Melissa McCarthy arrives at the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards on March 13, 2022, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP)
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Melissa McCarthy Fronts People Magazine’s ‘Beautiful Issue’

Melissa McCarthy arrives at the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards on March 13, 2022, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP)
Melissa McCarthy arrives at the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards on March 13, 2022, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP)

Melissa McCarthy is out front on this year’s People magazine “Beautiful Issue.”

The “Bridesmaids” star says being on the cover “felt like it was saying something really lovely to my younger self, to my 20-year-old self. Maybe to other people, too.”

People on Tuesday revealed McCarthy’s selection and the cover for the issue that hits magazine racks on Friday.

McCarthy, 52, recounted for the magazine her upbringing on a farm in rural Illinois and how she went through a punk phase, complete with a mohawk and blue hair, when she was in high school.

“I was fascinated because when I walked down the street and I looked like that, it was the first time that I’d ever had people kind of make fun of me or say really mean things to me, even adults,” she told the magazine.

“I just kept thinking, you don’t know me, I didn’t do anything to you. It was a real big eye-opener that people are just judging left and right.”

McCarthy says it wasn’t until her 30s, when she met husband and producing partner Ben Falcone, that she started feeling comfortable with herself. The couple, who have two teenage daughters together, have been married since 2005.

The actor said she wants others to find similar peace of mind.

“When someone’s being their authentic self and it hurts no one else in the world... The simplest rule is just be kind,” she says.

McCarthy stars as the sea witch Ursula in Disney’s upcoming live action “The Little Mermaid,” which will be released in May.



Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds Become Co-owners of Australia SailGP Team

Hugh Jackman (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R) have become co-owners of Australia's SailGP team. Cindy Ord / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
Hugh Jackman (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R) have become co-owners of Australia's SailGP team. Cindy Ord / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
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Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds Become Co-owners of Australia SailGP Team

Hugh Jackman (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R) have become co-owners of Australia's SailGP team. Cindy Ord / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
Hugh Jackman (L) and Ryan Reynolds (R) have become co-owners of Australia's SailGP team. Cindy Ord / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Hollywood stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds became co-owners of Australia's three-times champion SailGP team on Friday, saying they were "incredibly excited".

The actors, who are close friends, join Olympic gold medalist and driver Tom Slingsby at the helm of a team which was rebranded the "Flying Roos".

"We're incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure," the Australian Jackman and Canadian-American Reynolds said in a statement.

"Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country, as well as being an avid fan of sailing.

"He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride. Apologies in advance to Australia."

Jackman and Reynolds starred together last year in the blockbuster movie "Deadpool & Wolverine".

Reynolds also owns Welsh football club Wrexham along with fellow actor Rob McElhenney.

SailGP stages regattas close to shore with identical high-performance, foiling, multi-hull boats that can reach speeds of 100 kilometers per hour (62 mph).

It was launched in 2019 by American billionaire Larry Ellison and champion New Zealand yachtsman Russell Coutts.

Australia, skippered by Slingsby, have won three of the four editions so far.

"This is an incredible milestone for us and for our sport, having global icons Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds come on board as co-owners of our team," said Slingsby.

"They bring unmatched star power, a love for storytelling and a sharp sense of humor that fits perfectly with our team."

The new-look team will make its debut this weekend in New York, the sixth leg of the season.