Melissa McCarthy has defended her “wonderful” and “awesome” friend Meghan Markle in response to the criticism and hatred she often receives.At the opening of 'Suffs' on Broadway, she said, "It bums me out for every woman and every person that for no reason people just like to attack.""A smart, interesting woman that has her own life, for some reason, is incredibly threatening to some people. I always think, how inspiring! I’ve never once been threatened by someone who is amazing. I just think how inspiring," McCarthy told Page Six.In 2021, the 'Gilmore Girls' star appeared alongside Markle in a video celebrating her 40th birthday and the launch of the 40x40 mentorship program.After making the video, which featured a cameo by Prince Harry, McCarthy praised the royal couple.“They were so sweet and funny. I just found them very inspiring. They’re carving out their own lives,” the actress told Access Hollywood.