Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on February 02, 1973)

American actor; She is famous from Tracy Turnblad in the film Hairspray.

Expecting her first child (via a surrogate) later this year with her husband Judah Miller. Mother Maxine is a retired teacher. Engaged to her fiancu00e9e who she met in 1994 during a stage production of Grease. [2005] Grew up in Bedford Village, New York. Is the youngest of four siblings.

Won Broadway's 2003 Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) for her performance as Tracy Turnblad in "Hairspray."

Joined the touring company of Grease, 1994-95, and later played Pink Lady Jan in Grease on Broadway (1995).

Studied musical theatre for two years at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan.

Survived a bout with cervical cancer in 2001.

Niece of S.J. Perelman and Nathanael West.

Father Michael is a retired architect.