Who is Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray?

Overweight Baltimore teen who dreams of dancing on TV and fights for racial integration.

Who plays Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray?

Tracy Turnblad is played by Nikki Blonsky.

Tracy Turnblad's abilities include exceptional dancer, public speaking, leadership, optimism, advocacy.

Tracy Turnblad has 7 mapped relationships in Hairspray. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Edna Turnblad (Mother). Wilbur Turnblad (Father).

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Exceptional dancer, Public speaking, Leadership, Optimism, Advocacy

Tracy Turnblad — related — Link Larkin (Zac Efron)
Tracy Turnblad — related — Penny Pingleton (Amanda Bynes)
Tracy Turnblad — child — Wilbur Turnblad (Christopher Walken)
Tracy Turnblad — Social Best Friends — Penny Pingleton (Amanda Bynes)
Tracy and Penny share a close friendship and support each other throughout the story.
Tracy Turnblad — Professional Host And Aspiring Performer — Corny Collins (James Marsden)
Corny serves as the show's host who discovers and promotes Tracy's talent.
Tracy Turnblad — Conflict Rival — Amber Von Tussle (Brittany Snow)
Tracy's rising popularity directly challenges Amber's position and status.
Tracy Turnblad — Alliance Integration Ally — Little Inez (Tayla Parx)
Both characters unite behind the cause of racial integration and support each other.