# Melissa McCarthy Stars in JonBenét Ramsey Tragedy

> Melissa McCarthy plays JonBenét Ramsey's mother in Netflix's murder mystery series.
- Title: Melissa McCarthy Stars in JonBenét Ramsey Tragedy · Variety
- Summary: Melissa McCarthy plays JonBenét Ramsey's mother in Netflix's murder mystery series. Melissa McCarthy stars as Patsy Ramsey in Netflix's 'The Murder of…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/features/melissa-mccarthy-bridesmaids-2-jonbenet-ramsey-comedy-movies-1236860384
- Author: Kate Aurthur
- Published: 2026-09-21T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: melissa mccarthy, jonbenet ramsey, netflix, the murder of jonbenet ramsey, patsy ramsey, boulder colorado, 1996, child beauty pageants, unsolved murder, entertainment, culture
## Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy, one of the most gifted comic actors working today, will soon be starring in a tragedy.
## The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey
The series premieres on Netflix on Dec. 10 and follows Patsy Ramsey, mother of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey.
## JonBenét Ramsey Case
JonBenét Ramsey was killed in Boulder, Colorado, home on Christmas night in 1996.
## Suspects in Case
JonBenét's father, John; her mother, and her 9-year-old brother Burke all became suspects.
## Unsolved Mystery
The case remains unsolved, with images of JonBenét in makeup and garish costumes creating a spectacle.
## Key takeaway

Melissa McCarthy stars as Patsy Ramsey in Netflix's 'The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey' series, premiering Dec 10.