Get to Know Melissa McCarthy's Husband Ben Falcone
Laughter keeps them together!
Melissa McCarthy’s husband Ben Falcone is lucky to have landed one of the funniest actresses working today. However, Falcone is an accomplished comedian in his own right. In fact, you may have seen the two on screen together in quite a few projects.
Falcone has built a career of his own separate from his superstar wife. That makes us wonder, who is the man who won the heart of the hilarious Oscar-nominated actress?
Here is everything you need to know about Melissa McCarthy’s husband Ben Falcone.
Who is Melissa McCarthy's real husband?
In real life, Melissa McCarthy is married to Ben Falcone. Falcone is an actor, comedian and filmmaker. The two have frequently collaborated together on projects. Falcone’s directorial debut was 2014’s Tammy, which he co-wrote with the movie’s star—you guessed it, his wife Melissa McCarthy. In addition, he also directed, co-wrote (alongside his wife) and produced 2016’s The Boss and 2018’s Life of the Party, both of which starred McCarthy. He also directed 2020’s Superintelligence and wrote and directed Thunder Force, with both projects featuring his wife as the lead.
Falcone also created and starred in the 2022 Netflix series God’s Favorite Idiot, once again appearing alongside his better half. He frequently appears in bit parts in McCarthy’s movies, but has also acted independently from her.
The two also started their own production company in 2013, On the Day Productions.
He had roles in the movies What to Expect When You’re Expecting and Office Christmas Party, done voiceover work on The Looney Toons Show and even appeared in 17 episodes of the Matt LeBlanc-starring Friends spinoff Joey.
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Who is Melissa McCarthy in a relationship with?
Melissa McCarthy is in a relationship with her husband of almost 18 years, Ben Falcone. The two officially met in 1998 and have been together for around 25 years.
Of her husband, McCarthy has said, "He's nothing but supportive, and he's super smart. He makes me gut-laugh, like crazy gut-laugh, four or five times a day. I hit the jackpot!"
Are Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone still married?
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone are still married — and have been since October 8, 2005. The pair crossed paths during the 1990s, when she was a freshman in college and he was still in high school. The couple officially met in 1998, became friends, then more, and have been together for almost 25 years since!
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How did Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone meet?
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone initially came into each other's orbits in Illinois in the ‘90s when she was a freshman in college and he was in high school.
Falcone has admitted that he was afraid of McCarthy at first. “She was very, very goth. All my friends at that age were like, 'I wish my mom would let me dress like her.' "
The two finally met officially in 1998 in a comedy writing class at The Groundlings improv theater in Los Angeles.
McCarthy discussed her first impression of Falcone: “I immediately was like, 'Oh, he's strange. I like him.”
How long did Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone date?
Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone dated for seven years starting in 1998 before getting married on Oct. 8, 2005. The two have been together for almost 25 years and will celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary this year.
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Does Melissa McCarthy have any children of her own?
Melissa McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone have two children, daughters Vivian (born in 2007) and Georgette (born in 2010). The girls made their film debut in their parents’ movie, 2016’s The Boss.
Does Melissa McCarthy's husband play in all her movies?
Melissa McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone have collaborated on a number of projects. Falcone directed, co-wrote (with McCarthy) and produced 2016’s The Boss and 2018’s Life of the Party, both of which she also starred in. He also directed 2020’s Superintelligence and wrote and directed Thunder Force, which McCarthy headlined as well.
In 2022, Falcone created and starred in the 2022 Netflix series God’s Favorite Idiot with McCarthy once again appearing as well.
In addition, Falcone has had a number of bit comedic parts in McCarthy’s movies. These roles include appearances in Bridesmaids, Identity Thief, The Heat, Spy, Can You Ever Forgive Me? As well as his wife’s series’ Nine Perfect Strangers and Gilmore Girls.
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