'Survival of the Thickest' Star Michelle Buteau Previews the Final Season

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 29

Comedian and actress Michelle Buteau returns to her role as stylist Mavis Beaumont for the final season of her dramedy series 'Survival of the Thickest.' She shares what to expect in the third season, which starts streaming this week on Netflix.

Image: Michelle Buteau as Mavis Beaumont and Marouane Zotti as Luca in Episode #305 of Survival of The Thickest Season 3. Cr. Vanessa Clifton/Netflix © 2025

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