Introduction
Melissa McCarthy, the famous actress and producer, recently shared her experience of raising her two teenage daughters, Vivian and Georgette. In an interview with People, McCarthy revealed her parenting style, the importance of social media monitoring, and her views on beauty and self-confidence.
The Role of a Mom
McCarthy is quite honest about her parenting style and admits that she is not the most laid-back mom. She is always concerned about her daughters and their schoolwork.
She said, “I’m really like, ‘What are you doing? Do you want to go over your homework?’ Ben is much more, ‘Let them figure it out.’ I’m like, ‘Or I could empty their schoolbag and line up all their pencils.’ I call it helping.”
Fun Mode as “Midway Mom”
Despite her strict nature, McCarthy knows how to have fun with her daughters. She shared an interesting story about a trip to the airport when she let loose and became “Midway Mom.”
She said, “There’s a version of myself that we call ‘Midway Mom.’ We were coming back from visiting my parents, and for some reason everything they asked for, I was like, ‘Sure, get it. Two of them. You want a Coke?’ And they were just like, ‘What’s going on?’ ‘Can we have Doritos?’ ‘Yep.’ Anything they said. ‘Can we get sweatshirts?’ ‘You sure can.’ Like everything. I was like, ‘You want a beer cozy?’ And they were like, ‘Midway Mom’s awesome.'”
Advice on Raising Teenagers
McCarthy’s husband and producing partner, Ben Falcone, has been an incredible support system in raising their daughters. He gave McCarthy sound advice on how to approach their daughters when it comes to cleaning their room and organizing their closet.
“When you’re trying to get them to clean their room, organize their closet, do all these things,” he’s like, “You’re 52. At 14 were you doing that?” McCarthy shared.
The Importance of Monitoring Social Media
She said, “We keep track of it. I think it is still something to be really, really watched. I’m sure I don’t do half as good a job as I should because I’m so bad with it.”
The actress emphasizes that she always reminds her daughters to keep social media in perspective,
adding, “This is smoke and mirrors and entertainment, which is fine. I’ve said, ‘It’s as if somebody takes a character I’ve played and assumes that’s the real me.’ But that’s an ongoing fistfight that concerns me all the time.”
Views on Beauty and Self-Confidence
McCarthy encourages her daughters to be confident in themselves and their choices, particularly when it comes to beauty. She lets them experiment with makeup and hair color, as long as they are not trying to look older or other than their age. “I think it’s more, ‘This would be fun.’ I dyed my hair in high school, and I did think it was fun. I think they have a good perspective,” McCarthy said.
FAQ
Q: Who are Melissa McCarthy’s daughters?
A: Melissa McCarthy has two daughters named Vivian and Georgette, aged 15 and 13, respectively.
Q: Who is Melissa McCarthy married to?
A: Melissa McCarthy is married to her producing partner, Ben Falcone.
Q: What is Melissa McCarthy’s next project?
A: Melissa McCarthy will next star as Ursula in the upcoming live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid”, which is set to release on May 26, 2023.
Q: How does Melissa McCarthy help her daughters navigate social media?
A: Melissa McCarthy and her husband keep track of their daughters’ social media usage and remind them to keep it in perspective, saying that it is “smoke and mirrors and entertainment”. They also stress the importance of not taking social media too seriously.
Q: What is Melissa McCarthy’s parenting advice?
A: Melissa McCarthy’s husband advised her to not be too hard on their daughters when it comes to things like cleaning their room, as they are still young and learning. McCarthy also emphasizes the importance of self-confidence and allowing her daughters to express themselves through things like makeup and hair color.
Source: People
