New ‘Ghostbusters’ Reboot Movie’s All-Female Lead Cast Named: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones Now in Studio Negotiations

5:29 PM EST 1/28/2015

Director and co-writer Paul Feig took to Twitter on Tuesday, January 27, to reveal his all-female leads for his upcoming Ghostbusters reboot by tweeting a photo collage showing Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Later, he also tweeted the upcoming new movie’s scheduled official release date which is July 22, 2016.Read more

Spy features Tammy star Melissa McCarthy as a female comedy version of James Bond

10:20 PM EST 1/9/2015

20th Century Fox’ s Spy, a comedy action thriller about the misadventures of a female version of James Bond, will open in theaters on May 22. Directed, written and produced by Paul Feig, Spy stars Melissa McCarthy in the role of secret agent Susan Cooper.Read more

Bridesmaids star Kristen Wiig in reunion with Saturday Night Live colleagues for Christmas Show special, caught on video dirty dancing on table top with One Direction’s Harry Styles in after-show part

12:30 PM EST 12/23/2014

SNL alumnus Kristen Wiig was at the show’s Christmas episode where she was seen crashing into guest host Amy Adam’s spot just as she was delivering her “We Need A Little Christmas” monologue. Adams then went on to remind Wiig that this wasn't the first time she was “interrupted” by the Bridesmaids star while she was hosting for the show. Back in 2008, the two did “What a Feeling” from Broadway’s Wicked musical changing the lyrics to “and I will be loathing, loathing you my whole life long!” This time around, the two again exchanged lines from popular Christmas carols but with funnily edited lyrics.Read more