The Bridesmaids beauty had not addressed the cruel comments until now—telling The New York Times she was concerned about the criticism not because of its individual impact, but because of our image-obsessed society.

"Really?" McCarthy said of her first thought when she initially read the review."Why would someone O.K. that?" she questioned.

And like a poised and professional woman, McCarthy chose not to name the author, but instead focus on her own personal success and happiness.

"I felt really bad for someone who is swimming in so much hate," she said to the paper. "I just thought, that's someone who's in a really bad spot, and I am in such a happy spot. I laugh my head off every day with my husband and my kids who are mooning me and singing me songs."