Insult comic and "Queen of Mean" Lisa Lampanelli hosted North Shore Animal League America's red carpet gala on Nov. 20. The gala was a fundraiser to raise money for the construction of Bianca's Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center, a second-floor expansion of the no-kill shelter that will provide a cage-free habitat for its adoptable cats. Lampanelli kicked off the high energy of the evening with her quick wit and positive vibes, and Headlines and Global News spoke to the self-proclaimed "skinny bitch" on the red carpet.
Lampanelli, svelte after losing 107 pounds, looked stunning sporting a pink 'do with bright pink lipstick and a black- and-white ensemble that matched her dog Parker's outfit. Lampanelli told reporters she dyed her blonde crop in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and just loved it, so she kept it.
Lampanelli spoke candidly - as only the "Queen of Mean" can - on Donald Trump, her future in reality TV, why she encourages people to adopt and how her tiny dog opened up her heart.
He's a boy?
He's a little boy! Although, I think he's gay, which I'm really happy about because I'm really into gay marriage stuff, so hopefully, I'll marry him off tonight.
He's so cute!
He hasn't pooped on a rug yet! I'm so proud of him!
What kind of pet parent are you?
I spoil him rotten, but he hates clothes. He's kind of a nudist.
So, what can people do to help rescue animals and support North Shore Animal League?
@animalleague is their Twitter handle and they can donate or they can adopt something, but adopt something. Don't say, "Oh, I'm not ready." I wasn't ready to be a dog's mother! Trust me, I'm completely unfit and irresponsible. I'm comic that travels 48 weeks a year, but I make it work, so you can too.
I think it's safe to say you're an "adopt don't shop" advocate.
Oh yes. I always say, why would you buy a dog when there's one out there... I always say, why have a kid when you can just adopt a kid? People disagree with that last part.
What's next for you, Lisa?
I am actually writing a four-person play that is going to be out, I believe, in New York next fall - called "Fat Girls, Interrupted." It's about women with food issues, which, isn't that every woman in the world? It's in readings now. So, I'm getting it ready!
For more on Friday night's gala, check out HNGN's red carpet interview with Beth Ostrosky Stern and HNGN's chat with celebrity chef and talk show host, Rachael Ray.
