‘Big Grrrls’ Creator Lizzo On Carrying The Flag For Plus-Size Dancers And How She Ensured “Everybody Felt Respected”
deadline.comLizzo may not want to show her face when doing an interview via Zoom but there’s no doubting the pop superstar is actually on the call.
After all, who else would have a screensaver that says ‘100% That Bitch’? Here, the creator and host of Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls—an unscripted series for Amazon in which the pop superstar searches for fly backup dancers—talks about the freshman show’s six Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Competition Program and Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program, and how she plans to prepare for the big night.DEADLINE: How did you find out about the Emmy nominations?LIZZO: I had a flight, so I was up.
I was in glam and was editing videos. I’m always editing some TikTok video or something for social media. My manager called me mid-edit and I was like, “What’s going on here?” I ignored the call and kept editing. “I gotta finish this TikTok before I get on this plane.” Then he called my assistant, and he was like, “Put her on the phone now!” I found out that way.
So that was pretty awesome. Great way to start the day.DEADLINE: So, you not only created a hit TV show, but you have made a difference with that show.
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