What Should Be Next for Nikki Blonsky?? — Page 4

Nikki has another movie on tap and an album coming out. I think she's going to be very busy, especially since she already has her second movie lined up and hairspray's first week hasn't even cooled off yet.

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Nikki Blonsky: On Ice Cream and What's Next

You heard it here first: Nikki Blonsky, star of the hit musical Hairspray, will be nominated for a Golden Globe this year (for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy). Apparently, I'm the first person to go out on a limb with this one, but to be honest, I don't see it as a risky bet at all. She's that good in the film.

I had the chance to hang with the Lyons Den reader and Daily 10 watcher over frozen hot chocolates at New York's Serendipity, a famous ice cream parlor/coffee shop/tourist attraction/Ben-Lyons-in-the-sixth-grade date spot. We talked Globes and beyond—as in, what's next for a young breakout.

Nikki was so taken aback by my claim that she invited me, should I be right, to the Globes as her date! Now I'm really hoping she gets the nomination.

Then she told me about her next project, another movie that begins production right when she returns from promoting Hairspray. She couldn't give me too many details, but she did say she is not singing or dancing in the film.

She returns to singing, though, in an upcoming album she's planning to release sometime next year. At some point, she does want to do Broadway, as it has been a lifelong dream of hers.

So, a new movie, an album on the way and a future on Broadway. And to think that a year ago she was just an average teenager working at a Cold Stone in Great Neck, Long Island. Couldn't have happened to a nicer, more deserving person. Congrats, Nikki!

Also, I'm surprised this thread has turned into a debate about weight and health because really, what's most important is how she looks.

Ha! Thank you, Amneris.

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Really that is true. An actor can be a multi-marathon winner or a heart attack waiting to happen, but if they look like Angelia Jolie, Jessica Alba, Catherine Zeta Jones it really doesn't matter.

Honestly, Nikki is really cute, but her line readings just felt off. Her acting during her singing was great, but her line readings felt very "musical theatre high school student" if you know what I mean.

But then again she is only 18, and has lots of time to grow. I do hope she gets good jobs. Teenagers need a role model that shows them you can be a success, even if you aren't a size 2.

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I watched an interview today saying that she can't really talk about it yet, but they should be finalizing the deal within the next couple of days, so hopefully we'll hear about it soon!

I for one wish Nikki the best. I think she does have potential for a career in Holywood or eventually on Broadway. I am sure that many parents of teens/pre-teens would welcome Nikki as a role model vs several of the current thin female teen idols that are getting into a lot of trouble as of late, and think they area above the law. America Ferrera doesn't have the "typical" Hollywood physique, but she is doing quite well, and don't forget Queen Latifah. I am hopeful that times are changing and Hollywood will start to cast more "real" women, who aren't afraid to be themselves.

If she looked like Paris Hilton and had the same health problems she'd still have no problems getting a job.

Whaaaaaaaaaat? Paris Hilton became famous because of her wealth. She would never have become famous for her looks...which could best be described as um....well....interesting. Being famous doesn't = being attractive. Paris is famous. That's all.

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You know, guys, there is a happy medium between being morbidly obese and being emaciated. Just saying.

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Updated On: 7/28/07 at 06:06 PM