Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nikki Blonsky
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Nikki Blonsky made an impact.
Nicole "Nikki" Blonsky is an American actress, singer, dancer, and internet personality widely recognized for her breakthrough role as Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 film adaptation of "Hairspray." Her performance garnered her significant acclaim, including two Critics' Choice Awards and nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Blonsky's success in "Hairspray" launched her career in the entertainment industry, establishing her as a notable figure in film and stage.
2007: Role as Tracy Turnblad in 'Hairspray'
In 2007, Nikki Blonsky played Tracy Turnblad in the film Hairspray. She won two Critics' Choice Awards and received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance.
2009: Co-starred in MTV's 'Valemont'
In 2009, Nikki Blonsky co-starred in the MTV mystery series Valemont.
June 2010: Co-starred in 'Huge'
In June 2010, Nikki Blonsky co-starred with Raven Goodwin in the ABC Family series Huge, which premiered in June 2010. Entertainment Weekly praised her performance.
2010: Starred in ABC Family series 'Huge'
In 2010, Blonsky starred as Willamena Rader in the ABC Family series Huge, for which she received a Teen Choice Award nomination.
2011: Earned cosmetology license
In 2011, Nikki Blonsky earned a cosmetology license and started working part-time as a hairstylist and make-up artist in Great Neck, New York.
2013: Appeared in 'Smash' and 'Geography Club'
In 2013, Nikki Blonsky appeared in two episodes of the NBC Broadway drama series Smash and in the film adaptation of the book Geography Club.
2013: Recurring role in 'Smash' and roles in 'Geography Club'
In 2013, Nikki Blonsky had a recurring role as Margot on the series Smash and roles in the films Geography Club as Therese.
October 2017: Off-Broadway in 'Stuffed'
In October 2017, Nikki Blonsky appeared Off-Broadway in the play Stuffed by Lisa Lampanelli at the Westside Theatre.
November 2017: Off-Broadway in 'Stuffed'
Nikki Blonsky appeared Off-Broadway in the play Stuffed by Lisa Lampanelli at the Westside Theatre from October 2017 to November 2017.
2017: Role in 'The Last Movie Star'
In 2017, Nikki Blonsky had a role as Faith in the film The Last Movie Star.
2020: Launched video blogging series
In 2020, Nikki Blonsky launched her video blogging series on her Instagram account, in which she chats with other celebrities.
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