Michelle Buteau on the advice she’s glad she ignored

Comedian Michelle Buteau reflects on her journey, embracing body positivity, taking risks in life, and cherishing sacred spaces in a candid interview with Wild Card host Rachel Martin. Known for her vibrant energy and witty humor, Buteau shares pivotal moments, like rejecting advice to lose weight. A turning point came during her wedding when dieting left her feeling miserable and disconnected from her authentic self. “I’m going to show you what it looks like to love my body,” she declared, embracing self-acceptance.

Buteau also discusses the biggest risks she’s taken, including marriage and the emotional challenges of a five-year IVF journey that led to surrogacy. Meeting her husband after a one-night stand, she trusted her instincts, forging a 16-year partnership built on love and resilience.

For Buteau, her home is a sacred space, where family dinners and lively gatherings with friends reflect her Caribbean upbringing and community spirit. Despite the chaos of parenting five-year-old twins, she and her husband prioritize creating meaningful connections. With her Netflix comedy special Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind and a renewed TV series, Buteau continues to inspire with her authenticity and humor.

Source: NPR