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Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single (not by her choice!), Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She’s determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck with some lip gloss.
Original Release
07/13/2023 on Netflix
US Release
07/13/2023
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michelle Buteau | Mavis Beaumont |
| Tasha Smith | Marley |
| Tone Bell | Khalil |
| Anissa Felix | India |
| Donovan Louis Bazemore | Cooper |
| Anna George | Shira |
| Ambre Anderson | Dr. Britta |
| Tom Johnson | funny Subway rider |
| Peppermint | Peppermint |
| Justin Andrew Phillips | Mark |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode #1.1 | Thursday, 13 July 2023 |
| 2 | Episode #1.2 | Thursday, 13 July 2023 |
| 3 | Episode #1.3 | Thursday, 13 July 2023 |
| 4 | Episode #1.4 | Thursday, 13 July 2023 |
| 5 | Episode #1.5 | Thursday, 13 July 2023 |
| 6 | Episode #1.6 | Thursday, 13 July 2023 |
| 7 | Episode #1.7 | Thursday, 13 July 2023 |
| 8 | Episode #1.8 | Thursday, 13 July 2023 |
Directors
Writers
Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Michelle Buteau, E.R. Fightmaster, Hillary Handelsman, Julia Lindon, Solomon Georgio, Grace Edwards, Ian Edwards
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michelle Buteau | Mavis Beaumont |
| Tasha Smith | Marley |
| Tone Bell | Khalil |
| Anissa Felix | India |
| Donovan Louis Bazemore | Cooper |
| Anna George | Shira |
| Ambre Anderson | Dr. Britta |
| Tom Johnson | funny Subway rider |
| Peppermint | Peppermint |
| Justin Andrew Phillips | Mark |
| Jamie Cooper | Party guest |
| John-Deric Mitchell | Hair and Makeup Artist |
| Christina Calcote | Featured Extra |
| Princess Adenike | Actress |
| Anthony Cipriani | Resturant Patron |
| Shannon Destiny Ryan | Sabine |
| Mark McKinnon | Davis |
| Marouane Zotti | Luca |
| Annie Pisapia | Cathy |
| NaTonia Monét | Kimberly |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Danielle Sanchez-Witzel | Executive Producer |
| Ravi Nandan | Executive Producer |
| Alli Reich | Executive Producer |
| Anne Hong | Executive Producer |
| Willy Friedman | Producer |
| Judson Schwartz | Producer |
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