Whitney Way Thore Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 4 in |
Weight | 120 kg |
Date of Birth | April 14, 1984 |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Boyfriend | Buddy Bell |
Whitney Way Thore is an American activist, dancer, social media star, and TV personality who grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. She rose to fame after her very own TV show, titled My Big Fat Fabulous Life, got premiered on TLC on January 13, 2015. It stars Whitney Way Thore and her family and is based on her journey of weight loss. The radio show named Jared & Katie in the Morning on 107.5 KZL also helped her gain popularity. She has also been a part of a variety of other shows which include Steve Harvey, Lorraine, Home & Family, The View, Today, The Dr. Oz Show, Access Hollywood Live, Go Curvy, Entertainment Tonight, It’s Better with Brian, AfterBuzz TV’s Spotlight On, Hollywood Today Live, and Megyn Kelly Today. Her website, No Body Shame, has also brought together women of varying shapes and sizes and has given them a platform to learn to love their bodies in all the sizes. Whitney Way Thore has also accumulated a huge social media fan base by constantly promoting body acceptance as well as body positivity and she has garnered more than 800k followers on Instagram, more than 250k followers on Facebook, and more than 150k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Whitney Way Thore
Nick Name
Whitney

Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Residence
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Nationality
Education
Whitney Way Thore studied at Page High School which is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and graduated in the year 2002. Then, she attended the Appalachian State University located in Boone, North Carolina and majored in Theatre.
Previously, in 2000, she was also accepted at the Governor’s School of North Carolina of Meredith College to attend the Theatre Summer Enrichment Program.
Occupation
Activist, Dancer, Social Media Star, TV Personality
Family
- Father – Glenn Thore
- Mother – Barbara “Babs” Thore (Died in 2022)
- Siblings – Hunter Thore (Younger Brother) (Actor, Filmmaker)
Manager
Whitney Way Thore is managed by Michael from Marilyn’s Agency, Model and Talent Management, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.
Build
Large
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
120 kg or 264.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Whitney Way Thore has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Auburn (Natural)
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Pierced nose
- Tattoos on her back
Brand Endorsements
Whitney Way Thore has either endorsed or promoted a couple of brands such as Snoga Athletics and NoBS By Snoga.

Best Known For
- Starring in her very own TV series, My Big Fat Fabulous Life, which premiered on TLC on January 13, 2015, and revolves around the life of the star and her weight loss journey
- Having garnered a huge social media fan base with more than 800k followers on Instagram, more than 250k followers on Facebook, and more than 150k followers on Twitter
First Web Show
Whitney Way Thore made her first web show appearance as herself in an episode of the talk-show series, Go Curvy, in March 2014.
First TV Show
Whitney Way Thore made her first TV show appearance as herself in an episode of the news talk-show series, Today, in January 2015.
Personal Trainer
Whitney Way Thore works out on a regular basis and also keeps her fans updated by posting her workout videos on Instagram. She workouts with her trainer, Ryan Andreas, who has curated a fitness regime for her that only takes up 24 minutes.
Whitney works out in the gym and does various exercises that focus on various body parts. One of her workouts, that she posted on her Instagram, includes –
- 2 kettlebell swings
- 2 slam balls
- 15 jump ropes
- 4 kettlebell swings
- 4 slam balls
- 15 jump ropes
- 6 kettlebell swings
- 6 slam balls
- 15 jump ropes
Whitney Way Thore Favorite Things
- Shirt – The one that she got from Fat Girl Flow
Source – Instagram

Whitney Way Thore Facts
Featured Image by Whitney Way Thore / Instagram
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