Michelle Buteau

comedian

Michelle Buteau on KCRW

The "Survival of the Thickest" star talks about fighting patriarchal standards of beauty, uplifting audiences at her comedy shows, and navigating others’ opinions around her surrogacy.

Don’t be mean: Michelle Buteau wants to make you laugh and feel seen

The "Survival of the Thickest" star talks about fighting patriarchal standards of beauty, uplifting audiences at her comedy shows, and navigating others’ opinions around her surrogacy.

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