Home
cover of episode I Choose...Ricki Lake

I Choose...Ricki Lake

2024/10/9
logo of podcast I Choose Me with Jennie Garth

I Choose Me with Jennie Garth

Chapters

Ricki Lake shares how her grandmother Sylvia played a pivotal role in shaping her confidence and belief in her abilities from a young age. This early encouragement fueled her pursuits in performing arts, ultimately leading to her iconic role in Hairspray.
  • Ricki Lake's grandmother, Sylvia, instilled in her a strong sense of self-belief.
  • At six years old, seeing the musical Annie inspired Lake to pursue a career in performing arts.
  • Despite her mother's discouragement, Lake's grandmother's support propelled her forward.
  • At 18, Lake landed the role of Tracy Turnblad in the original Hairspray, which transformed her life and career.

Shownotes Transcript

Ricki Lake) is telling all! From her experience in an open relationship to finding love after loss, no topic is off limits in Part 1 of this conversation. Plus, Ricki explains why she's glad that she no longer has a talk show. 

Listen to Part 2 of this conversation on Ricki's podcast "The High Life)" 

Follow the "I Choose Me" Podcast on Instagram) and TikTok)

Follow Jennie on Instagram), TikTok), and Facebook)

See omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.