If you loved Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest as much as I did, then you already know Peppermint’s expanded storyline was one of the standout highlights this season. I caught up with the multi-talented actress and activist to talk about what it meant to go from guest appearances to a fully fleshed-out, heartfelt arc—and why that trust from the creators, especially Michelle Buteau and the entire team, meant so much.
This season continues to push boundaries in the best way—with more layered storytelling, more care behind the scenes, and a true commitment to showing the real lives and nuances of LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. Peppermint opened up about the power of representation, the importance of inclusive writers’ rooms, and how Survival of the Thickest is doing it right—by telling stories that reflect the world as it is, not as people expect it to be.
Let’s get into it.