Nikki Blonsky is an American actress, singer, dancer, and internet personality, best known for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 film adaptation of the musical “Hairspray.” Born on November 9, 1988, in Great Neck, New York, Blonsky’s performance in “Hairspray” earned her critical acclaim, including two Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Young Actress and Best Acting Ensemble, as well as nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Following “Hairspray,” Blonsky starred as Willamena Rader in the ABC Family series “Huge” in 2010, and had a recurring role as Margot in the NBC series “Smash” in 2013. She also appeared in films such as “Geography Club” (2013) and “The Last Movie Star” (2017).
In June 2020, Blonsky came out as a lesbian in a TikTok video set to Diana Ross’s “I’m Coming Out.” She announced her engagement to Hailey Jo Jenson in 2022, and the couple married on October 21, 2023.
Recently, Blonsky has experienced a resurgence in popularity on TikTok, with fans sharing her Cameo videos. This renewed attention has led her to increase her Cameo pricing by 400%.
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