Melissa McBride is famous for her role as Carol Peletier in The Walking Dead. McBride’s journey in the acting industry started in 1991 when she appeared in several film commercials and became a spokeswoman for Ford. She made her television debut in 1993 when she appeared in an episode of the ABC legal drama series, Matlock.

In the 90s, she appeared in shows such as Dawson’s Creek, In the Heat of the Night, Texas Ranger, and American Gothic. Melissa’s star was on the rise, and it looked like she was headed to superstardom. However, she quit the acting industry in 2000 to become a casting director. After seven years, she made an appearance in The Mist before landing her role in The Walking Dead.

Melissa is very secretive, but we can confirm that she is currently single. Keep reading to discover the scoop about her relationships.

She is very secretive about her personal life

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Melissa McBride has been in the acting industry for more than two decades, and she has impressively managed to keep the public eye away from her private life. Melissa doesn’t seem to enjoy the limelight, and she even gave up on acting at a point in her career.

After appearing in television shows for seven years, Melissa quit acting to become a casting director. According to her, casting was more fulfilling than acting. Melissa even rejected Frank Darabont’s call to appear on a bigger role in The Mist. Melissa accepted the call to appear in the film, but she only played in the minor role of a distraught mother.

After appearing in television shows for seven years, Melissa quit acting to become a casting director. According to her, casting was more fulfilling than acting.

Melissa accepted her role in The Walking Dead because she thought that her character would only appear in three episodes. Melissa’s desire to stay away from the limelight is the main reason why we know so little about her.

What we are certain about her is that she lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with two cats and a basset hound. We do not know whether Melissa is looking for a relationship, but we hope that she will let us know when she finds a partner.

She has been involved in lesbian rumors

No matter how secretive you are, it is difficult to avoid relationship rumors as a celebrity. The lesbian rumors surrounding McBride came as a result of her secretive nature.

As expected, McBride didn’t respond to the rumors about her sexuality. We will only find out when she decides to tell us.