History of Nikki Blonsky in Timeline
Nicole Blonsky is an American actress, singer, dancer, and internet personality best known for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the 2007 movie musical *Hairspray*. Her performance earned her critical acclaim, including two Critics' Choice Awards and nominations for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
November 9, 1988: Birth of Nikki Blonsky
Nikki Blonsky was born on November 9, 1988.
2007: Hairspray Release and Critical Acclaim
In 2007, Nikki Blonsky starred as Tracy Turnblad in the movie adaptation of the musical "Hairspray." Her performance garnered critical acclaim, earning her two Critics' Choice Awards and nominations for a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
June 22, 2008: National Anthem Performance
On June 22, 2008, Blonsky performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the pre-race ceremony of the 2008 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway.
July 2008: Airport Altercation and Legal Charges
In July 2008, Blonsky, along with her parents, was involved in a physical altercation with the family of Bianca Golden, a former contestant on "America's Next Top Model," at the Providenciales International Airport in Turks and Caicos. Both Blonsky and Golden faced assault charges, which were later dropped in December.
2009: Role in MTV's "Valemont"
Nikki Blonsky appeared in the MTV mystery series "Valemont" in 2009.
June 2010: Premiere of "Huge"
The ABC Family series "Huge," starring Nikki Blonsky and Raven Goodwin, premiered in June 2010.
2010: Starring Role in "Huge" and Teen Choice Award Nomination
Nikki Blonsky landed the starring role of Willamena Rader in the ABC Family series "Huge" in 2010. Her performance was praised, leading to a Teen Choice Award nomination.
2011: Cosmetology License and Career Shift
In 2011, Blonsky obtained her cosmetology license and began working part-time as a hairstylist and makeup artist in her hometown of Great Neck, New York, while continuing to pursue acting opportunities.
2013: Recurring Role in "Smash" and "Geography Club" Film
In 2013, Blonsky took on a recurring role as Margot in the television series "Smash." She also appeared in the film adaptation of "Geography Club" as Therese.
2014: ShoWest Convention Nomination
Blonsky and the cast of "Geography Club" received a nomination for an award at the ShoWest Convention in 2014.
October 2017: Off-Broadway Debut in "Stuffed"
Nikki Blonsky made her Off-Broadway debut in Lisa Lampanelli's play "Stuffed" at the Westside Theatre. The play ran from October 2017 to November 2017.
November 2017: End of Run for "Stuffed"
Nikki Blonsky's run in the Off-Broadway play "Stuffed" at the Westside Theatre concluded in November 2017.
2017: Film Appearance in "The Last Movie Star"
Blonsky appeared as Faith in the film "The Last Movie Star" in 2017.
June 2020: Coming Out as Lesbian
Nikki Blonsky publicly came out as a lesbian in June 2020 through a video posted on the social media platform TikTok, set to Diana Ross's song "I'm Coming Out."
August 2020: Confirmation of Long Island Residency
In August 2020, Blonsky confirmed that she was residing on Long Island.
2020: Launch of Instagram Video Blog Series
Blonsky started a video blogging series on her Instagram account in 2020, featuring conversations with other celebrities.
2022: Engagement Announcement
Blonsky announced her engagement to her partner, Hailey Jo Jenson, in 2022.
October 21, 2023: Marriage to Hailey Jo Jenson
Blonsky and Hailey Jo Jenson got married on October 21, 2023.