Before we get into your new show, I first have to ask what your reaction was to headlines made by former Hairspray co-star Amanda Bynes who just recently retired via twitter?
Nikki Blonsky: Amanda is one of my dearest friends and I completely support whatever decisions she make. I’m happy for her, proud that she stood up and did what she wanted to do, and didn’t care what anybody thought… go on girl! Enjoy retirement.
Not caring what anybody thinks sounds exactly like your character on HUGE. Was that one of the traits that stood out for you when you read the script?
Oh absolutely. I loved the independence of Will [short for Willamena Rader], the feeling of Will, and the emotions of Will. She’s so much fun to play. She just has this attitude about her, “I am who I am and if youdon’t like it turn around.” It’s such a great attitude to have. Too many people spend so much time worrying about whether or not people are judging them or whether people are looking at them. Where both Will and I agree is… just be yourself!