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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.
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