Melissa McCarthy is an acclaimed American actress, who became a household name as one of the titular characters in the hugely successful sitcom ‘Mike and Molly’.

A comedian and a fashion designer, McCarthy shot to fame following her performance in ‘Bridesmaids’, a romantic comedy that earned her Academy Award and BAFTA nominations.

Are Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer friends in real-life?

Ahead of Thunder Force premiering on Netflix, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer shared throwback photos on Instagram to commemorate their long friendship. she stated I’m #stillbestfriends with @melissamccarthy and it’s the best!, the two actress have been friends for over two decade. and they are still enjoying their friendship.

How did Octavia Spencer and Melissa McCarthy meet?

The two actresses met more than two decades ago and have been cheering each other on ever since.

Their friendship began in the 1990s when Melissa and her then-boyfriend and now-husband Ben Falcone performed with the L.A. comedy troupe The Groundlings. After moving to California, Octavia would regularly come out to watch their Sunday shows. The three were introduced through their mutual friend.

With 25 years of friendship under their belts, the two jumped on the opportunity to star in Thunder Force together. It was Ben who approached them about the superhero film, which he wrote, directed, and appeared in.