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Survival of the Thickest is Back! Michelle Buteau & Peppermint on Love, Representation & Surprise Weddings
April 2, 2025 · 36 min
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The stars of Survival of the Thickest Season 2 talk queer joy, body positivity, and a surprise wedding.
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In this episode
- How personal essays became a Netflix series with intentional representation
- What authentic trans visibility looks like on screen and why it matters
- The role of chosen family and queer joy in Season 2's story
- Why every detail from fashion to background casting was a deliberate choice
About this episode
Michelle Buteau and Peppermint join us this week to talk about Survival of the Thickest Season 2 — a show filled with queer joy, chosen family, body positivity, and… a surprise wedding!Michelle is a comedian, writer, and star of the series. She shares how her essays became a Netflix series and why every detail, from the fashion to the background actors, is intentional. Peppermint is a performer, activist, and trailblazer in trans visibility. And she opens up about bringing authenticity to her character and the power of trans representation onscreen.
Plus: the love language of letting someone else carry your dresser.
Survival of the Thickest season 2 is now streaming on Netflix!
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On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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