Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake
Ricki Pamela Lake is an American actress, producer, and Emmy Award-winning television presenter. She is best known for her talk show which was broadcast internationally 1993–2004. In autumn 2012, Lake embarked on a second syndicated talk show endeavor airing on weekdays...
ProfessionTV Show Host
Date of Birth21 September 1968
CityHastings On Hudson, NY
divorce long one-day
It was a long time in the making, my divorce. One day became less special than the next, and pretty soon, we ceased all conversation. It is a sad day when you have nothing left to say.
role-models people weight
I was this role model for heavy people. But the thing is, I never set out to be a role model at all, and I don't set out to be one now. I won't preach to anyone and tell them how to lose weight. I don't know any better than the next person.
thinking weight persons
It's inspiring, I think, for women out there to see I'm a regular person. I am the every woman who's struggled with my weight.
role-models roles feels
I never set out to be a role model for large women, I just do what I feel is right.
body calories knows
My body holds on to every part of every, you know, calorie that there is out there.
baby dna want
I do not want to die being known for doing baby mama DNA tests on my show.
differences tough-love acting
What's the difference between tough love and acting like a jerk?
believe fats persons
I can't believe I was a fat person for most of my life.
tomorrow plans i-can
I can't even plan tomorrow.
dancer natural
I am not a natural dancer.
ideas people community
I want to spark ideas and conversations and inspire people to take active roles in their communities, relationships and their well-being.
careers goal body
I've surpassed any goal I set for myself as far as my body, my career, and getting married.
tree branches looks
It makes sense that the placenta almost looks like a tree with many branches - a tree of life.
doctors waiting down-and
Normal birth to me should not be numb from the waist down and waiting for the doctor to tell you to push. There's a reason we feel it. There's a reason we need to feel it.