Toxic Set Left Melissa McCarthy Physically Ill; Now Demands Kindness in Productions
- McCarthy recalls working on a hostile film set that made her physically ill until she spoke up.
- The person running the set manipulated people through fear and firings to keep them quiet.
- McCarthy and her husband now thoroughly vet all hires to ensure a kind environment.
- McCarthy teaches newcomers like Halle Bailey how to advocate for themselves.
- Though making people laugh won’t solve the world’s problems, McCarthy aims to give audiences an escape.