Meet Mavis Beaumont. She’s proudly thick, newly single, and ready to take over the world as an aspiring stylist, one fitting at a time.

Mavis Beaumont. She’s proudly thick, newly single, and ready to take over the world as an aspiring stylist, one fitting at a time. New York ain’t ready, but you are! Inspired by Michelle Buteau’s hilarious memoir, Survival of the Thickest, is available to stream now on Netflix. 

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at The Metrograph in NYC, Netflix hosted the Premiere of the hottest upcoming summer comedy series, Survival of the Thickest, ahead of its debut on the streaming network on July 13th. 

Cast members in attendance included Michelle Buteau, Garcelle Beauvais, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell, Peppermint, Liza Treyger, Marouane Zotti, Allan K Washington, Taylor Selé, Anissa Felix, and more.

Release Date: July 13, 2023

Episodes: 8 x 30 minutes

Co-Creator / Executive Producer: Michelle Buteau

Co-Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel

Executive Producers: Linda Mendoza; Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich for A24, Anne Hong (Mosaic)

Starring: Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell

Recurring Guest Stars Tasha Smith, Taylor Selé, Garcelle Beauvais, Marouane Zotti, Liza Treyger, Anissa Felix, Anthony Michael Lopez, Monnae Michaell, Usama Siddiquee, Allan K. Washington, Becca Blackwell, Peppermint, J. Riley Jr., Anna George, Michelle Visage, Donovan Louis Bazemore, & Ambre Anderson

Additional Guest Stars include: Sarah Cooper, Hugh Moore, Solomon Georgio, Mark McKinnon, Christine Jones, Joyelle Johnson, Veronica Mosey, Nicole Byer, Jordan Carlos, Clifton Davis, Misha Osherovich & Robert Christopher Riley, among others

Writers: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Michelle Buteau, Grace Edwards, Ian Edwards, Solomon Georgio, ER Fightmaster, Hillary Handlesman, Julia Lindon

Directors: Linda Mendoza, Kim Nguyen, Amy Aniobi, Kimmy Gatewood