Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria (born May 23, 1958) is an American comedian, actress, and jazz musician. DeLaria was "the first openly gay comic to break the late-night talk-show barrier" with her 1993 appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show.  She is best known for her portrayal of inmate Big Boo on Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black.

From 2015 through 2017, she was engaged to fashion editor Chelsea Fairless until they separated.Webber, Stephanie. "Orange Is the New Black's Lea DeLaria, Fiancee Chelsea Fairless Split, Call Off Engagement". Us Weekly. January 12, 2017. 

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