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Why These Are The Top 6 Plus Size Actresses To Watch In 2024

Jazzy by Jazzy
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This year, new talents emerged and captivated audiences with their undeniable talent. Among these rising stars are plus size actresses who continuously make waves in Hollywood and deserve their flowers.

As we know, Hollywood has come a long way in portraying beauty standards. Today, audiences crave authenticity and representation that reflects the diversity of our society. Plus size actresses are breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and paving the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry.ย Their presence on screenย not only empowers viewers but alsoย sends a powerful message of acceptance and self-love.

As we continue to venture through 2024, letโ€™sย spotlightย these six exceptional women who are redefining beauty standards and leaving their mark on our screens.

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Our Top Picks for the 6 Plus Size Actresses to Watch for 2024

Michelle Buteau

Plus Size Actresses To Watch In 2024- Michelle Buteau
Michelle Buteau attends the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

With her infectious energy and razor-sharp wit, Michelle Buteau commands attention wherever she goes. From her standout performance as Mavis Beaumont in Netflixโ€™s โ€œSurvival of The Thickestโ€ to her hilarious stand-up specials, Buteau is a force toย be reckonedย with. During a 2023 NPR interview, Buteau noted that she wished she had seen more plus size actresses on her screen growing up and that โ€œSurvival of the Thickestโ€ was a love letter to the โ€˜fatty baddies.โ€™

โ€œGrowing up, I did love television and film, and I always wished that I could see more representation,โ€ she explained. โ€œBut I was like, well, itโ€™s just not there, you know? Itโ€™s sort of just like people who didnโ€™t even know they had celiac disease. Youโ€™re just like, well, I guess Iโ€™m just going to be in pain.โ€

Nicola Coughlan

Plus Size Actresses To Watch In 2024 - Nicola Coughlan
Nicola Coughlan attend The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating โ€œIn America: An Anthology of Fashionโ€ at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Rising to prominence with her role in โ€œDerry Girlsโ€ and gaining further acclaim in โ€œBridgerton,โ€ Nicola Coughlan is a versatile actress. Her ability to portray a wide range of roles has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. In May 2024, she starred in the leading role in the third season of โ€œBridgerton.โ€ Keep an eye on Coughlan as sheย continues to showcaseย her exceptional skills.

Natasha Rothwell

Plus Size Actresses To Watch In 2024 - Natasha Rothwell
Natasha Rothwell at the premiere of โ€œWonkaโ€ held at Regency Village Theatre on Dec. 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Many of us fell in love with Rothwell for her role in โ€œInsecureโ€ and can agree we wanted more of her on our screens. The writer and producer is a powerhouse talent. Her sharp comedic timing and magnetic presence have earned her critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. Sheโ€™s also snagged memorable roles in HBOโ€™s hit series โ€œWhite Lotus,โ€ โ€œWonkaโ€ and even โ€œSonic the Hedgehog 2.โ€ Itโ€™s safe to say sheโ€™s doing a great job carving out her place in Hollywood.

Genesis Denise Hale

Plus Size Actresses To Watch In 2024
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Known for her compelling portrayal of Maisha in โ€œThe Chi,โ€ Genesis Denise Hale has captured audiencesโ€™ attention with her raw talent and emotional depth. With each performance, she brings authenticity and nuance to her characters, leaving a lasting impact on viewers. Plus,ย sheย is an amazing rapper and poet.ย Hale needs to be on your radar this year as she continues to showcase her prowess on screen.

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Barbie Ferreira

Barbie Ferreira attends the Pandora Lab Grown Diamonds Launch on Aug. 30 2023 in Sydney Australia. Photo by Don ArnoldWireImage
Barbie Ferreira attends the Pandora Lab-Grown Diamonds Launch on Aug. 30, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)

Barbie Ferreira started her career as a plus size model after sending her photos to American Apparel. She has modeled for Adidas, ASOS, and more.ย Fans fell in love with her even more whenย sheย joined theย cast of theย hit series โ€œEuphoriaโ€ as Kat.ย Although she departed the show after two seasons, she went on to be in โ€œUnpregnant,โ€ starring alongsideย Haley Lu Richardson, and had a role in the Jordan Peele alien thriller โ€œNope.โ€ So we are quite confident we will see her on our screens again.ย 

Danielle Pinnock

Danielle Pinnock
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Known for her scene-stealing roles in CBSโ€™ โ€œGhosts,โ€ Danielle Pinnock is a rising star in Hollywood and has come a long way from posting funny videos on Instagram. Between her Mrs. Claus andย French Bedbug skitsย on social media and various acting roles, her bright personality makes us love herย more.

โ€œAdding my story truly changed my life. Iโ€™m a 200+ pound girl, OK? And I was doing 90 minutes by myself, eight shows a week. And audiences were coming in droves, sold out, night after night,โ€ Pinnock told Essence about the one-woman show she put on when she first moved to LA. โ€œI realized people actually do need this representation. Itโ€™s actually really important. And I canโ€™t be worried about how Iโ€™m going to look on TV. I just gotta do me.โ€

Which plus size actresses have your attention this year? As Danielle Pinnock claimed, this is the year of the โ€œBig Girls,โ€ so who else has your attention?! Let us know in the comments!

The authorโ€™s content and opinions have not been pre-reviewed, approved or endorsed by Discover.

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Jasmine Franklin is a Staff Writer who focuses on relationships, plus-size positive topics, and opinion pieces. She is a multi-hyphenate writer with over ten years of professional writing experience. Her journey extends over multiple industries - grant writing, journalism, and marketing content. Jasmineโ€™s work has been featured in several publications, including xoNecole, Blavity, and Black Health Matters. When Jasmine isnโ€™t writing for TCF, she focuses on writing scripts. Jasmine aims to normalize stories and faces like her in television and film. She recently wrapped the second season of a nationally televised series on AMCโ€™s ALLBLK. In addition to writing, Jasmine enjoys traveling abroad, learning German, and watching horror movies. She graduated from the illustrious Clark Atlanta University, where she earned her B.A. in Marketing. Jasmine also has a certification in Search Engine Optimization.

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