Originally appeared on E! Online Melissa McCarthy has fans buzzing about more than just her jokes. The Bridesmaids actress garnered a wave of reactions online as she debuted a noticeably slimmer figure while hosting “Saturday Night Live” Dec. 6. Following the 55-year-old’s opening mon ologue during the episode — which marked her sixth time hosting the NBC sketch comedy series — many viewers shared their reactions to her apparent weight loss transformation, complimenting her physique on social media. One user wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that McCarthy looked “literally snatched for this monologue,” while another user raved, “Melissa McCarthy looks amazing! That monologue was so fun.” The “Gilmore Girls” alum also received lots of love on SNL’s Instagram page, where a fan commented alongside a fire emoji, “She looks so great.” Meanwhile, another supporter noted that McCarthy’s appearance had no impact on her sharp comedic timing, writing with a heart emoji, “She has always been beautiful and extremely funny.” READ: Jelly Roll Jokes His Beardless Transformation Is the Work of A.I. in New Selfie McCarthy previously shared a similar sentiment about finding her self-worth, admitting that doing so didn’t happen overnight. “Somewhere in my 30s, I was like, ‘I’m okay with who I am,’” she told People in April 2023. “And if someone wasn’t thrilled with that, that’s okay too. At some point I was like, ‘They’re not all going to like you.’ You have to learn that the hard way, but it’s a good [lesson].” Celebrity News May 1, 2024 Barbra Streisand clarifies why she asked Melissa McCarthy about Ozempic Celebrity News Apr 25, 2023 Melissa McCarthy Graces Cover of People for Magazine's ‘Beautiful Issue' The Emmy winner also credited her husband Ben Falcone — with whom she shares daughters Vivian, 18, and Georgette, 15 — for reinforcing her positive image of herself. “He’s so constantly loving and kind,” she shared. “And funny and the weirdest human I know, to be honest.” Similarly, McCarthy has stated that her solid family unit is the key to navigating whatever life throws her way. “I have two great kids and the dreamiest husband on the planet,” she told Us Weekly in 2013, “and everything else is just a work in progress.” (E! and “Saturday Night Live” are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) PHOTOS: Oprah Winfrey, 2024 Golden Globes, 2024 Golden Globe Awards, Arrivals ...read more read less