Melissa McCarthy Attends the 2025 Golden Globes in a Cape So Big, It Took Her 15 Minutes to Get in the Car

Mar. 15, 2025

Melissa McCarthy stuns in custom Christian Siriano at the 2025 Golden Globes.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty

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Melissa McCarthymade a splash on the2025 Golden Globesred carpet.The year is just getting started, but the actress, 54, already rocked one of her most memorable looks yet — a custom hot pink Christian Siriano flared jumpsuit — on the carpet alongside her husbandBen Falcone, whom she’s been married to since 2005.While bold in color, McCarthy’s bespoke ensemble was also bold in design as it was accessorized with a dramatic cape coated in various shades of pink and layers of ruffles. It was so dramatic, in fact, that it had it’s own train.Speaking withE!on the red carpet, Falcone said that getting to the carpet was a journey because of his wife’s outfit. “Getting her in the car took about 15 minutes,” he told reporter Zuri Hall.Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone at the 2025 Golden Globes.Amy Sussman/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Siriano posted further proof of how gigantic McCarthy’s cape was on Instagram, sharinga photoof him being the grand cloak’s escort. “Dressing this woman is soooo much fun we just have a blast creating fun fashion moments!!” he wrote.TheProject Runwaywinner and celeb-loved designer has a close relationship with McCarthy. For the 2023 Oscars, he dressed the star in acardinal confectionthat was designed just days before the show due to a pipe burst in Siriano’s studio that required him to make the ball gown from scratch.Another perk of McCarthy’s look? The toweringbejeweled Kurt Geiger sandal heels. “I’ve never had anyone be like, ‘I can’t see over you.’ I’m like, oh, I feel tall,” theGilmore Girlsalum joked.For accessories, McCarthy went for a blinged-out moment with a dazzling $62,900 With ClarityBoudin Braceletmade in 18K white gold and adorned with 93 lab diamonds.Falcone, 51, chose a more subtle look consisting of a matte black suit adorned with a sparkly brooch and a satiny turtleneck.McCarthy, who’s been nominated for a Golden Globe forCan You Ever Forgive Me?andSpyin 2019 and 2016 respectively, is attending this year’s ceremony as a presenter. The hit show,Only Murders in the Building, in which she guest starred as Doreen, is also nominated for best television series musical or comedy.On shooting the Hulu series withMeryl Streep, who joined the cast in season 3, McCarthy toldE!: “Fever dream. I literally finished that day, and I was like, I can just go lay down and watch cooking shows for the rest of my life. If I never worked again, I’d be like, I’m okay with that.“SeePEOPLE’s full coverageof the 82nd annual Golden Globes as they’re broadcasting live from The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+.

Melissa McCarthymade a splash on the2025 Golden Globesred carpet.

The year is just getting started, but the actress, 54, already rocked one of her most memorable looks yet — a custom hot pink Christian Siriano flared jumpsuit — on the carpet alongside her husbandBen Falcone, whom she’s been married to since 2005.

While bold in color, McCarthy’s bespoke ensemble was also bold in design as it was accessorized with a dramatic cape coated in various shades of pink and layers of ruffles. It was so dramatic, in fact, that it had it’s own train.

Speaking withE!on the red carpet, Falcone said that getting to the carpet was a journey because of his wife’s outfit. “Getting her in the car took about 15 minutes,” he told reporter Zuri Hall.

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone at the 2025 Golden Globes.Amy Sussman/Getty

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Siriano posted further proof of how gigantic McCarthy’s cape was on Instagram, sharinga photoof him being the grand cloak’s escort. “Dressing this woman is soooo much fun we just have a blast creating fun fashion moments!!” he wrote.

TheProject Runwaywinner and celeb-loved designer has a close relationship with McCarthy. For the 2023 Oscars, he dressed the star in acardinal confectionthat was designed just days before the show due to a pipe burst in Siriano’s studio that required him to make the ball gown from scratch.

Another perk of McCarthy’s look? The toweringbejeweled Kurt Geiger sandal heels. “I’ve never had anyone be like, ‘I can’t see over you.’ I’m like, oh, I feel tall,” theGilmore Girlsalum joked.

For accessories, McCarthy went for a blinged-out moment with a dazzling $62,900 With ClarityBoudin Braceletmade in 18K white gold and adorned with 93 lab diamonds.

Falcone, 51, chose a more subtle look consisting of a matte black suit adorned with a sparkly brooch and a satiny turtleneck.

McCarthy, who’s been nominated for a Golden Globe forCan You Ever Forgive Me?andSpyin 2019 and 2016 respectively, is attending this year’s ceremony as a presenter. The hit show,Only Murders in the Building, in which she guest starred as Doreen, is also nominated for best television series musical or comedy.

On shooting the Hulu series withMeryl Streep, who joined the cast in season 3, McCarthy toldE!: “Fever dream. I literally finished that day, and I was like, I can just go lay down and watch cooking shows for the rest of my life. If I never worked again, I’d be like, I’m okay with that.”

SeePEOPLE’s full coverageof the 82nd annual Golden Globes as they’re broadcasting live from The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+.

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