Hairspray's Blonsky tackles weighty role

Actress Nikki Blonsky, best known for her co-starring role alongside John Travolta in the movie Hairspray, is up for more nods come next year when her theatrical release Harold debuts. She's also finishing work on Lifetime's movie Queen Sized, premiering January 12 at 9:00 PM (ET/PT).

In Queen Sized, Blonsky brings to life character Maggie Baker, an overweight, outcast teen nominated for homecoming queen by girls plotting to humiliate her. The story ends happily, with Maggie overcoming adversity. Wouldn't it be nice if all such weighty issues had happy endings? Wouldn't it be grand if weight wasn't even a basis for pranks and jokes? OK, I'm dreaming.

Blonsky, 19, says this movie beautifully captures the essence of queen-sized issues.

"It's an amazing story of coming into your own, acceptance and believing in yourself," she says.

I plan to tune in -- how about you?