Emmy Award-winning pop culture icon Ricki Lake has built a celebrated career in acting and producing, known for her candid voice and relatable presence. She burst onto the scene as the original Tracy Turnblad in John Waters’ Hairspray, later appearing in over 50 film and television roles, including a performance that earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead. Lake made history as the youngest talk show host ever with the debut of Ricki Lake, a groundbreaking show that redefined daytime television and earned her a Daytime Emmy Award.
Her impact extends beyond entertainment—Lake’s acclaimed documentaries, The Business of Being Born and Weed the People, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and challenged conventional thinking around childbirth and pediatric care. Her greatest strength lies in her ability to deliver truth with heart, authenticity, and a sense of shared humanity.
In her memoir, Never Say Never: Finding a Life That Fits, Lake shares the highs and lows of her public journey, reminding readers that life rarely follows a script. With her warm, engaging style, she empowers audiences to make confident decisions about their health and happiness, encouraging them to embrace vulnerability, overcome fear, and live with intention.
Starred as Tracy Turnblad in John Waters’ 1988 Hairspray film.
Earned Independent Spirit Award nomination for Hairspray performance as Tracy.
Appeared in over 50 television and film roles to date.
Hosted Ricki Lake talk show from 1993 to 2004.
Youngest person to host syndicated talk show at age 24.
Launched The Ricki Lake Show in 2012, canceled 2013.
Won Daytime Emmy Award for The Ricki Lake Show.
Nominated for Independent Spirit Award, Best Female Lead, Hairspray.
Won Daytime Emmy Award for second syndicated talk show project.
Documentaries honored at Tribeca Film Festival for bold subject matter.
Produced The Business of Being Born documentary on childbirth practices.
Produced Weed the People, exploring medical marijuana in pediatric care.
Documentaries challenged conventional medicine, praised for transparency and courage.
Tribeca Film Festival spotlighted Lake’s advocacy for medical truth.
Wrote memoir Never Say Never: Finding a Life That Fits.
Shares emotional journey in memoir to inspire and educate others.
Uses platform to discuss mental and physical health decisions.
Speaks with compassion, educating audiences through candid personal stories.
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