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Fat Actress
Overview
Kirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love.
Status
Ended
Created By
Brenda Hampton, Kirstie Alley
Network
Showtime
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Big Butts
Kirstie Alley is at the end of her rope. After years of being on top, with a hit show in Cheers & Veronica's Closet, she has hit rock bottom because she is now fat - almost 300 pounds according to tabloids. Kirstie, desperate to rekindle the fame she once had off of Star magazine, requests a development meeting with Jeff Zucker for a project she has been thinking up. During this time of woe and anticipation for her, she seeks a man, and meets a ""big black guy"" who makes her feel needed and wanted. And even though her playmate works for NBC, Kirstie is rewarded with a development deal, so long as she loses a few pounds.
Charlie's Angels
One of the rumors regarding Kirstie's weight gain is that she is having a kid---with Kid Rock! Elsewhere, she is on a mission to land a role in Charlie's Angels III.
Holy Lesbo Batman
Kirstie's attempt to meet No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani lands her in jail, where she reconnects with an ex-boyfriend who has a surprise for her.
The Koi Effect
Kirstie tries a new diet theory and surrounds herself with small things.
Crack For Good
Kirstie's crackhead brother offers diet advice, and her dysfunctional parents intervene
Cry Baby McGuire
Merv Griffin arranges for Kirstie to meet one of his rich friends
Hold This
Kirstie tries to get a lucrative deal from NBC because she realizes that she is low on cash.
Top Cast
Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley
Bryan Callen
Eddie Falcon
Rachael Harris
Kevyn Shecket
