Ricki Lake

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Summary

Ricki Lake is an actress and television host best known for Hairspray and her long-running daytime talk show. Her work as a documentary producer has focused on childbirth and reproductive health: The Business of Being Born promotes awareness of birth options, and she has said the film was intended to help expectant parents understand their choices. Lake has also discussed body image and self-acceptance. Her public record includes advocacy for maternal choice and reproductive health; no public statements on party politics or racial and LGBTQ advocacy are on record.