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Melissa McCarthy has lost "a lot" of weight gradually over the years

She once tried an extreme diet while filming Gilmore Girls

However, her perspective on body image changed after welcoming her children, daughters Vivian and Georgette, with husband Ben Falcone

Melissa McCarthy has been open about her weight loss journey over the years.

Throughout her career, the Bridesmaids star has faced scrutiny over her appearance, telling PEOPLE in March 2011 that she was once told by a manager that she’d never work in Hollywood if she didn’t lose weight. However, that fueled her desire to be successful.

"It really hurt my feelings,” she said. “I understand that the odds are not as high as if I was skinny, but I still have talent. I thought, ‘I’ll show you!' "

Over the years,

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