Last night at Metrograph, Netflix celebrated the premiere of its new comedy series, “Survival of the Thickest,” which is created by Michelle Buteau and Danielle Sanchez Witzel, and inspired by Buteau book of essays of the same name.
Survival of the Thickest cast members Tone Bell, Tasha Smith, Garcelle Beauvais, Peppermint, Anissa Felix, Liza Treyger and Marouane Zotti, as well as longtime friends including Ilana Glazer, were all in attendance to mark the occasion ahead of the series’ launch on July 13.
- The cast of ‘Survival of the Thickest’
- Allan K. Washington
- Anissa Felix
- Garcelle Beauvais and Anthony Michael Lopez
- Garcelle Beauvais, Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell
- Joy Allen
- Liza Treyger
- Marouane Zotti and Michelle Buteau
- Marouane Zotti, Michelle Buteau and Taylor Selé
- Marouane Zotti, Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell
- Michelle Buteau and Taylor Selé
- Michelle Buteau
- Miss Peppermint
- Shannon Destiny Ryan
- Tasha Smith, Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell
- Tasha Smith
- Tone Bell
- Ilana Glazer
- Princess Adenike
Here are some photos from the event:
The cast of ‘Survival of the Thickest’

Peppermint, Tasha Smith, Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell and Garcelle Beauvais at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Allan K. Washington

Allan K. Washington at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Anissa Felix

Anissa Felix at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Garcelle Beauvais and Anthony Michael Lopez

Garcelle Beauvais and Anthony Michael Lopez at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Garcelle Beauvais, Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell

Garcelle Beauvais, Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Joy Allen

Joy Allen at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Liza Treyger

Liza Treyger at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Marouane Zotti and Michelle Buteau

Marouane Zotti and Michelle Buteau at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Marouane Zotti, Michelle Buteau and Taylor Selé

Marouane Zotti, Michelle Buteau and Taylor Selé at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Marouane Zotti, Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell

Marouane Zotti, Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Michelle Buteau and Taylor Selé

Michelle Buteau and Taylor Selé at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Michelle Buteau

Michelle Buteau at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Miss Peppermint

Miss Peppermint at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Shannon Destiny Ryan

Shannon Destiny Ryan at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Tasha Smith, Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell

Tasha Smith, Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Tasha Smith

Tasha Smith at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Tone Bell

Tone Bell at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Ilana Glazer

Ilana Glazer at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.
Princess Adenike

Princess Adenike at the Netflix’s “Survival Of The Thickest” New York Premiere on July 11, 2023 in New York City.