born 1968
Ricki Lake was an American actress, television host, and producer, born on September 21, 1968, in New York. She is best known for her talk show "The Ricki Lake Show," which aired from 1993 to 2004, and for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the 1988 film "Hairspray." Throughout her career, she has been an advocate for issues such as natural childbirth and body positivity.