RICKI LAKE

From her breakout role as Tracy Turnblad in Hairsprayto her Emmy-winning talk show,The Ricki Lake Show, which redefined daytime television, Ricki’s career has always been about fostering connection.

Today, her legacy as an independent filmmaker and advocate shines through her critically acclaimed documentaries,The Business of Being Bornand its follow-up,The Business of Birth Control. These groundbreaking films have transformed the way women across America approach childbirth, becoming national platforms and essential tools for education in schools and hospitals.