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.
November 9, 1988: Nicole Blonsky's birth
On November 9, 1988, Nicole Blonsky was born. She is an American actress, singer, dancer, and internet personality.
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.
July 2008: Involved in airport confrontation
In July 2008, Nikki Blonsky and her parents were involved in a violent confrontation with the family of Bianca Golden at the Providenciales International Airport in Turks and Caicos over saved seats. Charges against Blonsky were later dropped.
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.
2014: Nomination at ShoWest Convention
In 2014, Nikki Blonsky and the cast of Geography Club were nominated for an award at the ShoWest Convention.
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.
June 2020: Came out as a lesbian
In June 2020, Nikki Blonsky came out as a lesbian in a video posted to the social media site TikTok set to the song "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross.
August 2020: Confirmed residence on Long Island
In August 2020, Nikki Blonsky confirmed that she currently resides on Long Island.
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.
2022: Announced engagement
In 2022, Nikki Blonsky announced her engagement to her partner Hailey Jo Jenson.
October 21, 2023: Marriage to Hailey Jo Jenson
On October 21, 2023, Nikki Blonsky married her partner Hailey Jo Jenson.
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