Melissa McCarthy flaunted her incredible figure in an eye-catching look as she joined other stars at Variety’s 2026 Power of Women event in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The 56-year-old actress, who has briefly been open about her weight loss journey amid Ozempic rumors, walked the red carpet alongside other celebrities such as her former Gilmore Girls co-star Lauren Graham. The star turned heads wearing a dazzling black gown which contained bejeweled embellishments on the material and caped sleeves. McCarthy additionally slipped into a pair of closed-toed, black heels and carried a sparkling black clutch in her hand. Her locks were pulled back away from her face into a sleek updo and revealed a pair of silver-hooped earrings. A pink blush was added to her cheekbones for a radiant glow while a rosy pink, satin tint was worn on her lips. Melissa McCarthy, 56, flaunted her incredible figure in an eye-catching look as she joined other stars at Variety’s 2026 Power of Women event in Los Angeles on Wednesday The star turned heads wearing a dazzling black gown which contained bejeweled embellishments on the material and caped sleevesThe Bridesmaids actress flashed a cheerful smile as she paused for a photo session upon arriving to the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel where the festivities took place. Daily Mail has reached out to reps of McCarthy for comment, but has yet to hear back. At one point, McCarthy crossed paths with Graham, whom she previously worked with on the hit series Gilmore Girls. The show aired for seven seasons from 2000-2007. A four-part Netflix revival of the series was released on the streaming site back in 2016. Graham stunned in a one-shoulder, red dress and the pair were seen sharing a laugh together on the red carpet. McCarthy has been open about her weight fluctuating up and down over the years. And when it comes to her recent weight loss, it is estimated that the star has lost anywhere from 75lbs to 95lbs. ‘I’ll be up, I’ll be down, probably for the rest of my life,’ she told Refinery29 in a past interview. McCarthy additionally slipped into a pair of closed-toed, black heels and carried a sparkling black clutch in her hand Her locks were pulled back away from her face into a sleek updo and revealed a pair of silver-hooped earrings At one point, McCarthy crossed paths with Graham, whom she previously worked with on the hit series Gilmore Girls Graham stunned in a one-shoulder, red dress and the pair were seen sharing a laugh together on the red carpet’The thing is, if that is the most interesting thing about me, I need to go have a lavender farm in Minnesota and give this up. There has to be something more.’ The actress also talked about not rushing when it comes to losing weight during an appearance on Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM in 2018, per People.’What’s the hurry? I think everybody’s always kind of working on something. And I was like, “If I can de-stress and just do it slower and stop constantly trying to be on something.”‘She added, ‘And then it actually worked better instead of being like, “I’m gonna not do this and do this and only drink this.”‘ The Ghostbusters actress also expressed at the time, ‘After I had kids, I was just like, “I have to be realistic. It’s not gonna go fast.” But I mean, I feel great.’The star is mom to Vivian, 19, and Georgette, 16, whom she shares with husband Ben Falcone. McCarthy has not publicly affirmed or denied taking GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic to aid in her weight loss journey. She has been keeping busy and has been cast to portray Patsy Ramsey in the Netflix limited series The Murder Of JonBenet Ramsey. Clive Owen will play John Ramsey in the project which is set to premiere on the streaming site on December 10. The actress also talked about not rushing when it comes to losing weight during an appearance on Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM in 2018, per People; seen in April in L.A. McCarthy has been keeping busy and has been cast to portray Patsy Ramsey in the Netflix limited series The Murder Of JonBenet RamseyOther stars were in attendance at Wednesday’s glitzy event such as Sharon Stone. The Basic Instinct actress was radiant wearing tan trousers as well as a matching blazer and a chic black blouse underneath. She opted for a pair of open-toed, black shoes which had dazzling silver buckles on the top. Stone accessorized the ensemble for the evening with a pair of dangly earrings and carried a black purse in her hand. Bryce Dallas Howard put on a stylish display wearing a shimmering black top as well as a matching maxi skirt that clung to her figure. The star’s long reddish locks were parted in the middle and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light curls. Jennifer Hudson was elegant in a strapless white gown that contained draped material on the front for a unique flare. The singer added a flashy gold necklace to the look as well as a matching bracelet and dangly purple earrings. Other stars were in attendance at Wednesday’s glitzy event such as Sharon Stone The Basic Instinct actress was radiant wearing tan trousers as well as a matching blazer and a chic black blouse underneath Stone accessorized the ensemble for the evening with a pair of dangly earrings and carried a black purse in her hand Bryce Dallas Howard put on a stylish display wearing a shimmering black top as well as a matching maxi skirt that clung to her figure Jennifer Hudson was elegant in a strapless white gown that contained draped material on the front for a unique flare The singer added a flashy gold necklace to the look as well as a matching bracelet and dangly purple earringsQueen Latifah stepped onto the red carpet in a long-sleeved, black dress that had a gold embellishment on the right side. Her hair was swept up into a fashionable updo, allowing wavy loose strands to border the sides of her face. Issa Rae wowed in a halter-styled black dress that had a deep plunging neckline on the front as well as a slit on the left side. The star slipped into a pair of open-toed, black pumps and carried a mini gold purse in her hand. Molly Sims dressed for the occasion in a dark brown velvet gown that had a daring thigh-high slit on the left side. Her blonde locks were parted in the middle and cascaded down past her shoulders in elegant curls. Selma Blair posed for photos wearing a white bralette top as well as a matching, high-waisted midi skirt. The actress, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2018 and is since in remission, donned open-toed heels and carried a white purse for a finishing touch. Queen Latifah stepped onto the red carpet in a long-sleeved, black dress that had a gold embellishment on the right side Issa Rae wowed in a halter-styled black dress that had a deep plunging neckline on the front as well as a slit on the left side Molly Sims dressed for the occasion in a dark brown velvet gown that had a daring thigh-high slit on the left side Selma Blair posed for photos wearing a white bralette top as well as a matching, high-waisted midi skirt Diane Warren was also spotted at the event in a black-striped blazer as well as a pair of matching trousers and a printed white shirt underneath Once the event kicked off, celebrities were seen mingling inside the Beverly Hills Hotel such as McCarthy and Queen Latifah Howard was spotted sitting next to Jenna Dewan who stunned in a gray backless dressDiane Warren was also spotted at the event in a black-striped blazer as well as a pair of matching trousers and a printed white shirt underneath. Stassi Schroeder made a statement in a strapless red dress that contained draped sleeves that fell down to her elbows. Once the event kicked off, celebrities were seen mingling inside the Beverly Hills Hotel such as McCarthy and Queen Latifah. Howard was spotted sitting next to Jenna Dewan who stunned in a gray backless dress.