Actress-comedian Melissa McCarthy penned a heartfelt birthday message for her daughter Vivian Falcone, who turned 19. McCarthy fondly described Vivian as a “beautiful, funny, weird creature” and credited her for bringing joy into her life. Sharing a throwback photo of Vivian as a toddler, McCarthy expressed her love, saying, “Nineteen years ago a beautiful, funny, weird creature came into our lives and made everything better!! Happy Birthday Vivi Lu!!!! Xoxo Mama.”
McCarthy, aged 55, has been married to Ben Falcon, her partner since 2005. The couple welcomed Vivian in 2007 and later had their second daughter, Georgette, in 2010. Known for her work in various sitcoms and films, McCarthy has received accolades like two Primetime Emmy Awards and nominations for Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Her notable works include movies like “Bridesmaids,” “Can You Ever Forgive Me?,” “The Heat,” and “The Little Mermaid.”
In a 2023 interview with EW, McCarthy shared insights into her role as Ursula in the live-action film “The Little Mermaid.” Drawing inspiration from her past experiences performing in New York City under the drag name Miss Y, McCarthy infused humor and depth into her portrayal of Ursula. She expressed her admiration for the character’s complexity, stating, “To keep the humour and the sadness and the edginess to Ursula is everything I want in a character – and frankly, everything I want in a drag queen.”
Directed by Rob Marshall and written by David Magee, “The Little Mermaid” featured McCarthy alongside actors like Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, and Noma Dumezweni.
