Ricki Lake has gone from the lead in the 1988 cult-favorite film "Hairspray" to roles in movies and television, including "Cry-Baby," "China Beach" and "The King of Queens," and stints as a talk-show host. But perhaps the role she has worked hardest at is her current one: advocate for women's health. Her 2008 documentary, "The Business of Being Born," has been re-released digitally, with updated commentary. Last year, Lake and her film partner Abby Epstein were executive producers for the documentary "Breastmilk," looking at the challenges and rewards of breast-feeding. Also in the works is "Sweetening the Pill," about hormonal birth control.
Ricki Lake takes pride in her work behind the lens on women's health
