Michelle Buteau is back as Mavis Beaumont in Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest—and this time, she’s bringing the body, the boldness, and the Black girl joy all the way to Rome. But don’t let the laughs fool you—this season gets real in the best way. I sat down with Michelle for an honest convo about everything from the show’s fashion-forward glow-up to the emotional weight of that Afro Punk episode, the importance of Black-on-Black support, and why she refuses to water down her story for anyone.
Created by Buteau and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, with powerhouse showrunners Amy Aniobi and Sanchez-Witzel, Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest is funny, fresh, and deeply rooted in truth. We get into what it means to create inclusive, intentional art in a world that still tries to silence it—and why Michelle is leaving it all on the field, every time. This is more than a show. It’s a movement.
So if you loved Season 1, get ready—Season 2 is a whole new level.