Leslie Ann Powers

Leslie Ann Powers (born on September 12, 1971 in Washington, D.C.) is an American film and stage actress best known for her role as Penny Pingleton in the John Waters film Hairspray. On the DVD commentary track for Hairspray, Waters states that he doesn't know what became of Powers. In the movie Penny is Tracy Turnblad's best friend and supports her throughout her fame on the 'Corny Collins Show'. She falls deeply in love with Seaweed - a black b... more

Leslie Ann Powers (born on September 12, 1971 in Washington, D.C.) is an American film and stage actress best known for her role as Penny Pingleton in the John Waters film Hairspray. On the DVD commentary track for Hairspray, Waters states that he doesn't know what became of Powers. In the movie Penny is Tracy Turnblad's best friend and supports her throughout her fame on the 'Corny Collins Show'. She falls deeply in love with Seaweed - a black boy. less