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The one… the only… NIKKI BLONSKY joins us this week!!! Of course we get into Hairspray, but we also learn about her times on Ugly Betty and Smash, among many others. Plus: her coming out story and her LGBTQ+ celebrity crush (a segment which was recorded before Che Diaz.) Nikki: @nikkiblonsky on instagram and @therealnikkiblonsky on tiktok SOCIAL MEDIA: @OneMoreThang PATREON: patreon.com/onemorething PAYPAL/EMAIL: 1morethingpodcast@gmail.com JAYE: @hayejunt ROBERT: @roberteack

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are chatting with Nikki Blonsky, an American actress best known for her starring role as Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 musical film, Hairspray. The role earned her several prestigious award nominations including a Golden Globe nomination. She’s also starred in other movies such as the Lifetime original movie Queen Sized, ABC Family original series Huge, and Geography Club. Most recently, Nikki launched her own podcast called Nikki Nights where she talks with celebrities and industry professionals about current issues, quarantine, pop culture, and anything else on their minds. In this episode, Nikki will give us some insight into her background including how she landed her role in Hairspray while working at a Cold Stone Creamery, her relationship with co-star John Travolta, and the support she received from her family. Besides this, we’ll also discuss Nikki’s body confidence journey, the advice her grandmother gave her that changed her view of the human body, and her role models in the industry. Last but not least, we’ll talk about the way plus-sized characters are often portrayed as the victim in media, how she was often put in a box when auditioning for new roles, and her journey in coming out as a woman. Keep listening to hear how Nikki is inspiring others to believe in themselves and live their truths. Nikki’s Instagram: @nikkiblonsky Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets

The crew is back for 2021 with VERY special guest Nikki Blonsky! We get into everything including her new podcast, Hairspray, Amanda Bynes, lesbian TikTok, and MUCH more!

We Heard The Bells Our inner 7th grade dreams came true as we sat down with the extremely talented and iconic Golden Globe nominated actress, Nikki Blonsky. You might have seen her in Smash, Ugly Betty, Huge, Quarantine - The TV Series, while being most known for her 2007 breakout role as Tracy Turnblad from Hairspray. Nikki shares the ins and outs of her audition process and how she maneuvered through entering fame at a young age and how it’s brought her to where she is today, with of course, some sh*tshow moments. Let’s talk vulnerability, drunk fights and heinous audition stories, while also delivering a special message. Instagram: @anthonylario @morg_lamotta @mcgui_guy @nikkiblonsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices