Bigger: The Skinny Ep. 2

Newly single and desperate for fame, Jessie sneaks her way into a new media mixer where she and her bff Brie meet “successful” talent manager, Stuart. She tries to charm the pants off him only to eventually lose her own.

Jew content: Snorting coke guy to Jessie: “So I was in Rabbinical school crushing it, like crushing it, right? But then I felt this divine force kinda pulling me to new media management. I don’t know why but I just felt I had to do it. Know what I mean?” Jessie to her Mom: “Mooom, sorry I missed Shabbat, but I brought Bagels!”

The Skinny is a new Refinery29 original series produced by WifeyTV and Emmy-Winning director, Jill Soloway, based on the true story of Jessie Kahnweiller. The series follows feminist wannabe YouTube comedy star, Jessie, as she struggles to live, love, and… get over her bulimia. On a mission to save the world and get rid of her love handles, Jessie demands honesty from everyone but herself. The Skinny is a new kind of dark comedy for those who know the most beautiful moments in life aren’t always so pretty. Starring Jessie Kahnweiller, Illeana Douglas, Sadie Calvano, Ryan Pinkston, Megan Ferguson, and Spencer Hill.

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