You know Melissa McCarthy, the hilarious and talented actress who’s taken Hollywood by storm. But did you know she's also a hands-on mom with some serious parenting chops? In an exclusive interview with Closer Weekly, Melissa opens up about raising her two daughters, Vivian Falcone, 11, and Georgette Falcone, 9, without letting fame spoil them. Her approach? Instilling the value of hard work and financial responsibility from a young age.

Let’s dive into how Melissa, at 48, is making sure her kids understand the importance of earning their keep. According to an insider, "Melissa’s daughters are far from spoiled. They have to earn their allowance by doing chores around the house." It’s a lesson Melissa learned growing up and one she’s eager to pass on. "It taught me to appreciate what I have today," she tells her daughters. Melissa knows that hard work builds character, and she’s determined to instill that mindset in her kids.

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Living by Example: Melissa’s Work Ethic

Melissa McCarthy isn’t just teaching her kids about money; she’s also showing them the power of hard work. In a previous interview with InStyle magazine, Melissa shared her philosophy of giving "500 percent" to everything she does. "It can all go away as fast as it came," Melissa said about her Hollywood success. "If this all goes away and I didn’t try, I’d be the dumbest idiot on Earth." Melissa lives by the belief that effort and perseverance are key to success, and she wants her daughters to embrace that mindset as well.

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Melissa’s Message to Her Kids: Effort Matters

Melissa McCarthy isn’t just about raising kids who understand the value of a dollar; she’s also focused on raising kids who understand the value of effort. "When someone doesn’t really put in the effort, it just makes me mad," Melissa confessed. "Nothing is more unflattering than someone who doesn’t try. Lack of effort is such a douchey, poseur thing to do." Melissa believes that effort is everything, and she’d rather see someone try hard and fail than not try at all. It’s a lesson she hopes her daughters carry with them into adulthood.

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