Michelle Buteau Spills on Drag Bars, Chosen Family and Queer Power in Season 2

Michelle Buteau talks about comedy, friendship, and queer representation in Survival of the Thickest.
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Michelle Buteau is that girl—and she’s back for Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest. In this interview with Gayety, Michelle dives into the inspiration behind the Netflix series, queer representation on screen, and why drag bars are her version of a coffee shop.

She opens up about her comedy roots, the importance of friendship, and how small moments (and fashion statements!) can drive big change. Plus: how she brought trans and nonbinary joy to the forefront.

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