Ricki Lake is an American actress, television presenter, and producer best known for her talk show 'The Ricki Lake Show'. In addition to her successful daytime talk show, she has also appeared in a number of films and television shows over the years.
Ricki Lake was born on September 21, 1968, in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.
She began her career as a performer at the age of 18 with her role in the movie 'Hairspray' in 1988.
In 1993, she started her own talk show called 'The Ricki Lake Show' which became one of the most successful daytime talk shows of the time.
After an 11-year run, the show ended in 2004 and Ricki Lake took a break from the spotlight.
She returned to television in 2012 with a new talk show called 'The Ricki Lake Show' which aired for one season before being canceled.
One of the most successful daytime talk shows of all time. Hosted by Oprah Winfrey, the show focused on a variety of topics such as personal development, relationships, and more.
A daytime talk show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres that focuses on a mix of comedy, celebrity interviews, and human interest stories.
Hosted by Phil McGraw, also known as 'Dr. Phil'. The show focuses on personal development and relationship issues.
Ricki Lake's daytime talk show which aired from 1993 to 2004 and again in 2012.
A 1988 musical film in which Ricki Lake played the lead role.
A 1990 musical film in which Ricki Lake played a supporting role.
As of 2021, Ricki Lake is busy with her projects and in charity work. She has also written a book about her experience with hair loss called 'Never Say Never: Finding a Life that Fits' which was published in 2012.
Ricki Lake is famous for her successful daytime talk show called 'The Ricki Lake Show', as well as her roles in the movies 'Hairspray' and 'Cry-Baby'.
The show ended in 2004 due to a variety of reasons, including declining ratings and Ricki Lake's desire to focus on other projects.
The show covered a wide variety of topics ranging from relationships and personal development to social issues and mental health.
No, Ricki Lake divorced her second husband in 2015.