Michelle Buteau stars as Mavis Beaumont in Survival of the Thickest, alongside Tone Bell as Khalil and Tika Sumpter as Jasmine.
Main cast
- Mavis BeaumontMichelle ButeauMain
- KhalilTone BellMain
- JasmineTika SumpterMain
Supporting cast
- JacobDaniel K. IsaacSupp
- MarleyTasha FordSupp
- ElonChyna LayneSupp
- JayCatherine CohenSupp
- NadineTaylor SeléSupp
- AriLily DuSupp
- CordeliaMadison FerrisSupp
- IndiaGarcelle BeauvaisSupp
Guest & voice
- ChadMichael J. KaplanGuest
- Dr. WinstonJeremiah BirkettGuest
- SimonePeppermintGuest
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About this cast
Survival of the Thickest is a Netflix comedy series based on Michelle Buteau’s book. It follows Mavis Beaumont, a plus-size stylist navigating love, career, and friendship after a breakup. The series debuted in 2023 with a second season ordered.
FAQs
Who plays Mavis Beaumont in Survival of the Thickest?
Michelle Buteau plays Mavis Beaumont.
Is Survival of the Thickest based on a book?
Yes, it is based on Michelle Buteau’s essay collection Survival of the Thickest: Essays.
How many seasons of Survival of the Thickest are there?
As of 2024, there is one season. Netflix has ordered a second season.
Who plays Khalil in Survival of the Thickest?
Tone Bell plays Khalil.
Where was Survival of the Thickest filmed?
The series was filmed in New York City, USA.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026