Ricki Lake

Birth Name:

Ricki Pamela Lake

Birth Place:

Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Believes in using volunteer work to help teach her children about the world as it exists outside of a life of privilege, engaging in such activities with them as building a house for a family in Malawi
Won the TV Prize for Best Foreign TV Personality at the 1996 Aftonbladet TV Prize in Sweden
During the final exams of her freshman year in college, her agent called and told her to audition for Tracy Turnblad in John Waters' "Hairspray," which became her film debut
Quote: "I never set out to be a role model for large women, I just do what I feel is right․"
Quote: "My goal in life was to be loved and adored by everyone․"
Best known for producing "The Business of Being Born," a documentary film the explores contemporary childbirth practices in the United States
Has been known to host talk shows with no shoes on
Finished sixth in the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure Luxury Ladies Poker Event in 2011
Lost over 125 pounds after committing to a lifestyle of exercise and healthy eating
Was an acquaintance of actor Roger Howarth when they were both children attending elementary school in Hastings-on-Hudson

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