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What to Know About The 'Survival of the Thickest' Cast, Now That It's Back for Another Fabulous, Size-Inclusive Season

Peppermint marries Harrison at Pratt House on New York City's Upper East Side during season 2 of Survival of the Thickest, with the House of Balenciaga performing at the reception.
Peppermint expresses hope that the wedding episode will show that LGBTQ+ individuals are deserving of love and support.
Danielle Sanchez-Witzel noted that Peppermint's wedding was a key focus when developing the season's storyline.
Michelle Buteau emphasizes the importance of celebrating queer joy in a time of political challenges against LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting it as a crucial aspect of the show's message.

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Will There Be a 'Survival of the Thickest' Season 3?

Season two of Survival of the Thickest premiered on Netflix and fans want another season already.

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In 'Survival of the Thickest,' queer joy and activism are one and the same

This week, Survival of the Thickest returns for its sophomore season on Netflix, and the show, which already felt like a much-needed and joyful escape, is even more poignant now. For the unfamiliar, the series follows the exploits and experiences of Mavis Beaumont (as played by Michelle Buteau and based loosely on her book of essays), and her friends as they navigate both career challenges and (queer) romantic ones. Mavis has dreams of becoming …

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What to Know About The 'Survival of the Thickest' Cast, Now That It's Back for Another Fabulous, Size-Inclusive Season

Here is what to know about the 'Survival of the Thickest' cast and who plays who in the Netflix comedy series starring Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont.

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Peppermint Ties the Knot in a ‘Classic Fairytale Dream’ Celebration on 'Survival of the Thickest' — See the Photos

The RuPaul's Drag Race alum refers to the wedding episode — in which she marries Harrison, played by Dan Amboyer — as "a wonderful gift" to PEOPLEVanessa Clifton/Netflix Dan Amboyer as Harrison and Peppermint as Peppermint in 'Survival of the Thickest' season 2Warning: This post contains spoilers from season 2 of Survival of the ThickestPeppermint marries fiancé Harrison, a former high school friend played by Dan Amboyer, in season 2 of Survival…

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How these Survival of the Thickest stars find joy despite Trump's LGBTQ+ attacks

RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Peppermint and comedian Michelle Buteau have spoken about why maintaining hope and finding joy is “critical” as Donald Trump’s administration continues to target LGBTQ+ rights. In an impressive and increasingly rare feat, Michelle Buteau’s comedy-drama Survival of the Thickest is back for a second season on Netflix. While Buteau wrote the season long before Donald Trump returned to the White House and took aim at the…

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Netflix Celebrates the Return of ‘Survival of the Thickest’ with Star-Studded Premiere and More

Netflix marked the highly anticipated return of Survival of the Thickest for Season 2 in grand fashion on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The night kicked off with an unforgettable celebration, true to the character Mavis Beaumont’s style, featuring a vibrant, inclusive community toast at Nobu Fifty Seven in New York City. The toast, dubbed “Doing Thee Most,” was a collaborative effort between… Source

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