Melissa McCarthy talks 'Genie' film, reveals what her wish would be

Melissa McCarthy, who is starring in her very first holiday film, “Genie,” joins TODAY to talk about the movie and reveals the one wish she’d ask from a genie. She also shares family holiday traditions, including the list of favorite movies they like to watch.
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[@jacquiestafford988]

I love Melissa!! I binge watch all of her movies. She’s so funny and real. Breath of fresh air.

[@mayflower7811]

Melissa is hilarious in everything she does

[@AngelissimaASMR]

Melissa McCarthy seems like an absolutely wonderful person! I would love to know her in real life >3

[@latanyas6434]

Watched it, loved it.

[@lotus___freedom]

I always love to see Melissa, such a great actrice. She always understands the assignment and than some.❤

[@erictheisen3203]

This was great for the actress Melissa McCarthy!

[@Faith_1205]

The movie was so good ❤

[@evie9732]

I usually don't watch Xmas movies but she was hilarious in this.

[@lemmejssay]

Love her sm can’t wait to buy it!

[@karenwhalen8855]

It is a warm hug!

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

Very sweet movie. Thinking about trying to hunt down the original movie to compare.

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Yay for the Florida Girls checking off on their bucket list

[@martinisfuni]

I'm obsessed with Melissa. I just watched the movie. Made me cry. Hilarious and hearthfelt

[@alessiascicchitano3700]

WHere can I find the part of giving toys??

[@sooticablue1664]

Absolutely loved the movie, great fun. Why on earth do they have a window though? What is wrong with those folk all waving and jumping up and down… it’s so mortifying! Why is that window a thing!

[@L-1965]

This conversation was here yesterday, today, no doubt tomorrow and beyond… Skin colour has been linked to many views and levels of acceptance, stereotypes and assumptions within different Cultures, Religions and Races around the world. Even going back centuries for example The Slave Trade with the slave masters separating the Field Slaves - Darker Skin tones and House Slaves - Lighter Skin tones who were considered more “pleasing” and “acceptable” to be “part” of the white household. Leaping forward to more recent decades and the term “Passing” a phase related to a Black person who was able to pass as White due to their much lighter skin complexion and by doing so gaining “benefits” they believed it would give them the advantages of White Privilege (another complicated and complex discussion for another time). Also worth a mention are other cultures, ie Asian cultures who beyond African and Caribbean who also buy into that idealism of White/ Lighter skin tones being the acceptable view or desired look of true beauty. So the issue of ‘having’, ‘wanting’ and ‘preferring’ a skin tone far removed from ones own natural birth skin tone all the controversy that comes with that is only really going to change when we as individuals stand up, remember and praise the fact that TRUE NATURAL BEAUTY really does COME IN ALL COLOURS and SHADES..!!! 😍👍🏻👍🏽👍🏿😍

[@johnNYjets12]

Worst movie ive seen in 5 years. Surprising due in part to being a McCarthy fan.