THIS

omg the truth

^^^ YUP and then they don't get any major roles after this.

So fucked up

I completely agree!! She is the best one I have ever seen.

we can't compare the film and musical but I agree completely, her take on tracy is the best

weird gamer you can compare it with the other movie

She is a perfect Tracy and will always be the best in my eyes

You're totally correct.

HiMyNameisPeter I completely agree!!!

HiMyNameisPeter I don't think she wanted anything to do with it. I could be wrong...but I think she tries to stay as nonchalant as possible. But like I said I could be wrong

Lauryn Brianna that's true, didn't think of that.

HiMyNameisPeter how were the plot lines different?

Erin Cullinan if you watched both you'd understand.

Broadway Baby Nikki's reaction is me when i got a high score on my math test... 😂😂😂

True that!!💖🥳

DANG that’s terrible, I had no idea

😥😥😥😥😭

Aw that sucks! I wish more media was like Hairspray with its acceptance of all people, races, weights and cultures. :'0

Yeah I see that after Hairspray she really didnt get much work. How do you know she works at a salon?

Are you serious?

no she's not

amra okanovic You’re a bitch.

beautiful ♥️

Daisy Gill this always happens. Also in orchestral work, show work in orchestras etc they always scout people before hand and choose them for the job, then get the rest of us thinking we stand a chance. 😒

charlie m ! Oh wait I just realized you weren’t pretending to be her sorry lol 😂

charlie m ! Migra

AHAHA that’s why I clicked on this

Hi! It's me nikki blindly from the movie hairspray!

iLikePotatoes dk8o

wtf? I’m guessing u thought that because of her looks 🙄

d.458 Snowflake alert

but she didn't look that old. they all looked their age.

d.458 I’m guessing you’re assuming that that person is assuming the worst.

Yeah next time they're casting Oompa Loompas

Mynameis Chef :(

😂😂😂😂

Anna Varvarich I JUST COMMENTED THAT

Lizzo too and Meghan Trainor and Ashley Graham

Doja Cat too

Curvy is different from overweight

Yeah but it’s still classified as curvy/plus size

Are you calling me fat?

hairspray 2 was meant to be released in 2013 but it got cancelled!!!

PeachyElle me too

Kirsten Haley she was in another movie called Queen Sized

swim0719 OK. hopefully she'll be in more

She literally just got cast, give it time

Niek Klaver This movie came out in 2007.

Niek Klaver No??

Well I mean he literally did cast a teenage overweight actress so clearly he did something to change it

@@curiousitykilledthecat9933 He cast ONE, and only because he had to. If he (or anybody else) had been even a little bit open to casting one previously, there would have been somebody on that list. But there wasn't even one person on it. And they didn't even learn from it, since she only ever seems to have been cast in struggling-with-weight roles afterwards, according to a previous commenter. They made a movie about diversity and inclusion and they learned nothing.

Macallion I totally agree. This has been a big problem for such a long time and the casting directors need to do more to make Hollywood more inclusive. It starts with casting more body types in all roles, not just roles that are SPECIFICALLY meant for an overweight character. This is similar to the idea of simply casting a POC in a role that is not specifically meant for a POC. Until there is true inclusivity in Hollywood we will keep getting the same whitewashed, overly thin, generically beautiful people we have been seeing on screen for decades. It’s so played out and yet, so many films and shows end up with the same typical looking actors in the lead roles, with some POC or a heavier person on the side in the name of “diversity”.

j2rizzo I can’t really say much on this but I saw your reel. I think in any career the key is to stand out. Not saying it from a critical point of view, I mean it as a general opinion. Think outside the box, create your own characters like Johnny Depp does because if you have that ability no one can replace you. Build your own brand and using any platform you can to gain a following. Everything is digital now a days and our social media or social image is our portfolio. Use your KZfaq channel to your advantage. Don’t give up on your dreams and wait for someone to discover you. Always keep pushing and never settle for where you are. Not in life nor in your abilities, always improve! Best of luck ❤️

not an actor, but i’m a musician, so the journey is similar. sometimes talent is just the tip of the iceberg of what you need to become successful in the entertainment industry. you have to network A LOT (you know the phrase “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”). keep in touch with/make friends who are actors, directors, producers, etc. if you’re offered an opportunity, no matter how amateur, take it & gain experience/connections. if you can, get an agent/manager/publicist to help book gigs for you. good luck! i believe in your talent! EDIT: the person above me makes a point in using social media for portfolios, auditions, & sketches. the internet is a damn powerful thing :)

@Pat Fry ​ Pat Fry Good point. I actually get that a lot. Funny story: I once auditioned for this play and in the middle of my monologue the director stopped and said, "If I were you, I'd go back to Mcdonalds where I assume you came from. This isn't the profession for you." This was in front of an entire auditorium. Everyone laughed. ha ha ha ha! I cried like the whole way to the hospital. After my mom passed away that night she said something I'll never forget. "You might not make money as an actor, but acting won't make you happy. Be a good person. Be kind and be you. Those things are priceless" I had a huge epiphany that some dreams aren't worth chasing, you know? So I'm still working at Mcdonalds. But, it's really okay because I'm an optimist and I'm crossing my fingers in hopes that I become manager some day. Who knows, maybe I'll see you come through drive through some day. ha ha lol. I don't know anything about you but I get the impression you know a ton about acting. Do you have any suggestions on how to be better or do you think I should just stick with my day job? HA HA HA HA LOLOLOL! But seriously, thanks for the observation. It really helped.

I mean it's such a ruthless industry there has to be this fiery want. Stopping at no ends to accomplish what you want doing whatever it takes... sounds horrible but it's the sad truth to be successful in the industry from what I hear you have to play there game or whatever that means yk

I was gonna say, she isn't even that big but because she's not thin for her height doesn't help her out at all.

So what, she is PERFECT for the movie.

chraffx i think she played martha in heathers the musical

dev speaks was not her

It was Katie lander

Joseph Sais my whole life is a lie

I would of said the opposite, i thought dove stole the show and tracy was just 'nice'- she lacked attitude or sass

gucciihaz completely agree

They're not talking about the live hairspray they're talking about the movie

Dove cameron wasnt in the movie or are you talking about the context of the video??

Lillyleap3434 that was not dove Cameron!!!!

***** God what a shame.

Leon S. Kennedy she did?!

Isn’t that how she’s supposed to be?

No, that’s hairspray live

In case you've confused your adaptations, this video's about the 2007 movie, which decidedly did not flop. Not sure about Hairspray Live which I believe is the one you're referring to.