Fat Actress

About Fat Actress

Fat Actress is a comedy television series that first premiered in 2005 on the Showtime network. The show is a satirical take on Hollywood’s perception of beauty and body size. The plot revolves around the trials and tribulations of its main character, Kirstie Alley, as she struggles to rejuvenate her career in the entertainment industry.

Making / Production

The show was conceived by Kirstie Alley and Brenda Hampton. The series was produced by Alley and her company, 3 Arts Entertainment. Each episode generally runs for approximately 30 minutes. Despite its unique premise, the series lasted only a single season of 7 episodes.

Actors

• Kirstie Alley as Herself: Alley stars as a fictionalized and exaggerated version of herself. Despite her success in previous roles, in this series she struggles to reestablish her career in Hollywood.
• Bryan Callen as Eddie Falcone: Callen plays Eddie Falcone, Kirstie's faithful but weary assistant. He often bears the brunt of Kirstie's frustrations.
• Rachael Harris as Kevyn Shecket: Harris appears as Kirstie's dedicated and competent hair and makeup artist, who also serves as her emotional crutch.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The basic premise of the show closely parallels Kirstie Alley's own struggle with weight gain and her subsequent experiences in Hollywood.
• Despite the show lasting a single season, it gathered a cult following for its candid and humorous exploration of body image and beauty standards.

Quotes

• "I don't do fat roles! I'm not playing the 'before' in a diet commercial!" - Kirstie Alley
• "I don't understand why it's so difficult to cast a talented big girl." - Eddie Falcone

Music, Soundtrack

The series features a range of pop tunes that reflect the moods and themes of the various episodes. Specific songs or a dedicated soundtrack were not released with the series.

Awards

Despite its cultural significance and cult following, Fat Actress did not receive any significant awards or nominations.