Melissa McCarthy Shares Incredibly Uplifting Feminist Advice for Women

The actress, whose upcoming film Ghostbusters has inspired misogynistic backlash for starring an all-female cast, spoke out on the importance of feminism in today's society.

[...] when McCarthy hears young women say, I am not a feminist, she tells Redbook, I always think, 'Oh, that sounds so dumb.'

In addition to acting, McCarthy also heads a growing fashion line and hopes to help women of all sizes feel chic and happy in their clothes.

McCarthy has also been the victim of body shaming many times in the media, and is taking whatever steps necessary to help her daughters maintain a positive body image.

"Give me your best punch in the face, and I'll take that punch, rather than have my kid feel bad about herself," McCarthy says.