Melissa McCarthy shows off remarkable weight loss in stunning gown at LA gala

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Melissa McCarthy looked incredible at the Center Theatre Group's annual gala as she showed off her remarkable weight loss transformation.The Bridesmaids actress attended the glamorous event in Downtown Los Angeles on Sunday April 28 and wore a statement outfit for the occasion.Stepping out in a gorgeous mint green gown with a tulle skirt and matching blazer, the star showed off her slimmed down figure as she has reportedly lost a total of 75 pounds.The 53-year-old was there to support the non-profit arts organization and to honour renowned director and choreographer Matthew Bourne.Last week, the comedian also made an appearance at the opening night of the new musical Suffs at The Music Box Theatre in New York City, the Mirror reports.Speaking about her weight on CBS This Morning, the actress said: "I finally said [to myself], ‘Oh for God sakes, stop worrying about it, and it may be the best thing I’ve ever done.“I truly stopped worrying about [my weight].

I stopped over-analyzing, over-thinking, over-doing anything…"I just stopped constantly being worried about it and I think there’s something to kinda loosening up and not being so nervous and rigid about it that, bizarrely, has worked.”The Little Mermaid star has been very open about her body struggles over the years and has shared her history of trying yo yo diets to shift the pounds.Melissa previously told People magazine that she once tried a doctor-supervised all-liquid diet after she landed a role on Gilmore Girls. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. She revealed that she lost 70 pounds in four months but firmly said: "I’d never do that again.