Melissa McCarthy was born on August 26, 1969 in Plainfield, Illinois. She appeared in movies such as Charlie's Angels, Go, The Kid and The Life of David Gale. Prior to acting, she was a stand-up comedian. She is well known for her role as Sookie St. James in Gilmore Girls, and as Dena on
Sookie St. James is a ditzy chef married to Jackson Belleville, her produce supplier. She is also
Lorelai 's partner in the catering company called Independence. She is perceived to be clumsy but kind, and has control issues when it comes to food.