Nikki Blonsky’s Hollywood breakthrough could easily be mistaken for the plot of a movie.
Here’s what she’s been up to since her Golden Globe-nominated role as the always perky Turnblad.
The then-19-year-old played an overweight teen named Maggie Baker, who competes for homecoming.
The film was based on a true story.)
LikeHairspray’s Tracy Turnblad, Maggie wins people over with her infectiously upbeat personality.
However, there’s an important distinction to be made between the two.
Not everybody’s as positive as Tracy."
For her part, Blonsky played sympathetic outsider Rhonda Baxter.
Unfortunately,the movie was critically and commercially pannedas a prosaic puberty comedy.
The trip was Blonsky’s treat,she toldPeople.
“They’re hardworking people, so I saved up some of my money and decided to take them.
It was a lovely vacation,” she explained.
What followed was an airport brawl for the ages.
Naturally, each side has their own unique spin on the story.
Bianca jumped into the fray and, as they say, all hell broke loose.
The incident was partially captured on video by bystanders and quickly went viral.
Blonsky maintains that claims her family got violent first are “absolute lies.”
America Ferrera helmed the show as the title character, Betty Suarez.
It was once Betty worked her way up the ranks a bit that Blonsky enjoyed a cameo.
[Gasp] Where did it go?!"
Reiterated Ferrara of Blonsky playing anEllemagazine competitor, “We get to do some really fun stuff.”
“Poppy is exactly what her name is,“Blonsky toldSeventeen.
“She is a very punky, high-energy character.
As time goes on, some crazy stuff starts happening at the school, especially with her new roommate.
Alas, the mini-series only made it for one season.
Blonsky brought to life Willamena Rader (aka “Will”) a snarky and sometimes troubled repeat attender.
Admittedly, the role was a departure for Blonsky.
“Will is awesome.
She’s a lot of fun to play,” Blonsky continued.
And that’s what I think is so cool about her.”
Sadly, this smart and salient show never made it past its freshman season.
Interestingly, though, Blonsky’s role was a non-singing stint.
She wants to do everything perfect, just for the sake of doing a great job.
She’s very dedicated.
She’s very motivated.
And, I definitely would say that I identify with all of that myself.”
The assistant to Michael Cristofer’s Jerry Rand, Blonsky’s Margo was “always on.”
One that gained particular traction was the idea that Blonsky had begun working in a hair salon.
This rumor was bolstered by a picture that surfaced which appeared to showBlonsky sweeping in a salon.
However, the truth remains murky at best.
However,in an interview withEntertainment Tonightin 2013, Blonsky contradicted those statements.
“I actually, I never worked in a salon,” she said.
“That was a story that was out, and it wasn’t true.
“I think this film is striking exactly when the time is needed.
We need it now.
“They both make me cry in it,“Blonsky toldTooFabof her co-stars.
“Their performances are just so beautiful.”
As for her character, Blonsky says Faith serves as a sort of comedic relief.
When the reboot was officially confirmed, fans lost all chill.
As it turns out, Blonsky is one of those fans.
“I literally can’t wait till #Will&Grace is back!
Meghan Mullally just shared this edit of the script on her IG!
I’m so excited!
#ICantWait,“Blonsky posted on her Instagram feed.
Can’t you just see her belting out showtunes in a scene with Jack?
“Stuffedis the first script in a long time that reached out and grabbed me by the heart.
In Blonsky’s absence, understudy Lauren Ann Brickman stepped in for the role of Marty.
