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JOHN TRAVOLTA AND THE CAST OF HAIRSPRAY
may 16, 2007
He's a superstar and Oprah's "sweetie pie," but you've never seen John Travolta in a role like Edna Turnblad!
One of the most respected actresses around shows off her singing and dancing skills…and a wicked mean streak!
The producers had just one actress in mind to play Motormouth Maybelle—and this queen is pure Hollywood royalty.
From regular teen to the silver screen, newcomer Nikki won a nationwide search for the perfect Tracy Turnblad.
RELATED RESOURCES
  • Hairspray is now available on DVD.
  • For more on Queen Latifah's clothing line, Dana O, visit www.shopcurvation.com.
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