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Michelle Buteau - “Survival of the Thickest” & Breaking Glass Ceilings with Joy | The Daily Show

2025-05-09 Comedy
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“It is not only the New York that I live in, but it’s also the America that I want to live in.” Comedian, writer, and actor Michelle Buteau sits down with Desi Lydic to share how the Netflix series that she created and stars in, “Survival of the Thickest,” began as a book of essays written just after her twins were born, how having so much creative responsibility on the show allows her to reflect the diversity of the city she lives in, and why she says featuring body-positive sex scenes shows young women that they are worthy of love at any size and shape. She also discusses her recent accomplishment as the first woman to ever film a comedy special at Radio City Music Hall and reflects on the importance of finding joy during difficult times. #DailyShow #Comedy Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@momohmart 2025-05-09

We need more Desi Lydic & Michelle Buteau 💙

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@lucasdonahue365 2025-05-09

Michelle is right, Desi is beautiful! She is also hilarious, I consistently love watching her segments.

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@salomemaldonado1995 2025-05-09

I love how Desi always reaches out to hold the guest's hands. She is so sweet and genuinely happy to be with all her guests 💗

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@MeltedPearls 2025-05-09

This interview is a gift! I heard Michelle Buteau on an NPR segment on her book and was so pleased to see her featured on the show here. The chemistry is magical!

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@fmatta 2025-05-09

TV cannot handle these two amazing women simultaneously

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@chesterossa 2025-05-09

This is such a great interview. Please keep this energy going!

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@pamelaelliott6963 2025-05-09

While watching these women, one word came to mind, transcendent. And I remembered what Mary Kay said, “If it doesn’t make you shake in your shoes, it’s not a goal.” Love these women!!!!

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@dakotac180 2025-05-09

Our narrating netflix, comedian, gorgeous, hilarious, queen! Seriously best show on Netflix Survival of the Thickest! Also loved First wives club. Loooove Michelle, she brings positivity and light and hilarity and everything. This interview is everything!

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@carmelodls1 2025-05-09

I didn’t know about her but I became an instant fan! She makes me feel naturally joyful.

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@ooscardls 2025-05-09

I will this again Desi is the best here and she should be here everyday

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