TV personality, actress, and producer Ricki Lake has ... Her breakout role in John Waters' 1988 film Hairspray as Tracy Turnblad brought her into the limelight, showcasing her talent to a wide ...

When Hairspray came out in 2007, Blonsky quickly rose to fame. The film was a huge hit with the actress taking home the Critics’ Choice award for Best Young Actress for her role as Tracy and the ...

Equality and representation are two core themes of "Hairspray," which follows Tracy Turnblad, a self-described “pleasantly plump” teen in Baltimore in the 1960s, as she chases her dream of ...

You're likely aware that in the John Waters movie, the movie musical, and the Broadway show, the lead character of Hairspray is Tracy Turnblad. She's a teenager who initially isn't allowed on her ...

Set in 1960s Baltimore, Hairspray follows the story of Tracy Turnblad, a girl whose unlikely stardom enables her to join the fight against segregation. With decades of tours (and a beloved film ...