Melissa McCarthy talks about her role as JonBenét Ramsey’s mother
25 september 2026 в 07:37
Melissa McCarthy shared her thoughts on the new limited series on Netflix, «Murder of JonBenét Ramsey», - in which she plays the mother of the deceased six-year-old beauty queen, Patsy Ramsey. In an interview for the show «Extra», - the actress noted that she initially did not want to revisit this story, but after delving into the details, she realized that we all were part of this tragic event.
McCarthy expressed hope to bring some humanity back to the Ramsey family, emphasizing that many things in this story went wrong, though not maliciously. She also recalled Patsy, who passed away in 2006 from cancer, and said she hopes to give her some peace through her role.
At Variety’s 2026 Power of Women event in Los Angeles, McCarthy was honored for her work with the Joyful Heart Foundation, founded by Mariska Hargitay. She praised Hargitay for her efforts in advocating for women’s rights and victims of violence, noting that her work inspires her not only to make donations but also to actively participate in helping.
Additionally, McCarthy reminisced about her «Gilmore Girls» co-star Lauren Graham, who was present at the award ceremony. She shared how Graham and showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino helped her at the beginning of her career when she was a newcomer in acting. Graham also shared her memories of McCarthy and their work together, noting that she was touched by the original characters McCarthy created on the Groundlings Theatre stage.
McCarthy expressed hope to bring some humanity back to the Ramsey family, emphasizing that many things in this story went wrong, though not maliciously. She also recalled Patsy, who passed away in 2006 from cancer, and said she hopes to give her some peace through her role.
At Variety’s 2026 Power of Women event in Los Angeles, McCarthy was honored for her work with the Joyful Heart Foundation, founded by Mariska Hargitay. She praised Hargitay for her efforts in advocating for women’s rights and victims of violence, noting that her work inspires her not only to make donations but also to actively participate in helping.
Additionally, McCarthy reminisced about her «Gilmore Girls» co-star Lauren Graham, who was present at the award ceremony. She shared how Graham and showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino helped her at the beginning of her career when she was a newcomer in acting. Graham also shared her memories of McCarthy and their work together, noting that she was touched by the original characters McCarthy created on the Groundlings Theatre stage.
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