Meet the four faces of Melissa McCarthy in ‘Spy’
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In "Spy," Melissa McCarthy plays a secret agent who takes on quirky identities in the field. Costume designer Christine Bieselin Clark (along with Linda Flowers, who did the wigs) created four distinct looks.
Below is a rundown of each identity's key characteristics:
Identity: Susan Cooper (the analyst)
Background: Office support to top CIA spy
The clothes: Business appropriate attire in a muted color palette
The hair: Shirley Temple curls, pinned away from face
Objective: Convey lack of physicality without being unattractive
Allison Janney and Melissa McCarthy in “Spy.”
Identity: Carol Jenkins
Background: Midwestern mother of three
The clothes: Oversized, fringed suede vest paired with large skirt in a bold print; large denim purse
The hair: Short and retro
Objective: Portray a carefree woman, void of fashion sense, on vacation
Identity: Penny Morgan
Background: Housewife; owns 10 cats
The clothes: Pink sweat suit; sweater emblazoned with a large cat head; neckerchief
The hair: Short gray curls
Objective: Show a retired Middle American woman who likes decoupage
Melissa McCarthy in “Spy.”
Identity: Susan Cooper (the spy)
Background: Leading CIA field agent
The clothes: Edgy and athletic jacket; 1950s cigarette pants-inspired; black leather gloves
The hair: Brunet with bangs
Objective: Embody a serious intelligence agent who is classic yet modern
Miranda Hart, left, and Melissa McCarthy in a scene from the movie “Spy.”
