Melissa McCarthy’s dramatic transformation took center stage as she returned to host Saturday Night Live, marking her sixth time leading the show.

The 55-year-old actress stepped onto the stage in a black velvet jumpsuit, and viewers immediately noticed her visibly slimmer frame after an estimated 75 to 95 pounds of weight loss.

As soon as her monologue began, the reaction online became impossible to ignore.

The Bridesmaids star had already been drawing attention in recent months for her changing appearance. Seeing her back on SNL solidified what many suspected. Her transformation was real and substantial.

“I’m really impressed by Melissa’s weight loss progress,” one viewer wrote. “So glad to see Melissa McCarthy back on the SNL stage, and she looks fabulous,” another added.

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