“I’m not fat, I’m fluffy.” If those words resonate with you, it may be because you feel it describes your body type, or it’s because you’re a Gabriel Iglesias fan. He was the first one to use that phrase consistently in the comedy realm, and it’s now one of his calling cards. In fact, it’s what he named one of his first shows and something he continues to take inspiration from. Whether it was that phrase that spiked your interest in him or you’re a fan of his more modern work, it’s hard not to love fluffy – especially after seeing him in person!

Fluffy’s Life

Gabriel was always a big kid, even when he was young. It wasn’t easy being big, but he got through it with the help of his six siblings and his hard-working single mother. He grew up in San Diego, California, in a Latino family, which he’ll be the first to tell you about during his comedy shows. After his childhood, he never worried much about his weight, until a doctor clocked him at 450 pounds and gave him two years to live. That was the wakeup call that made him lose 100 pounds and change his life.

His Career

Like many comedians, Gabriel really had to pay his dues before he got the success he was dreaming of. He started performing comedy in 1997 and got a spot on Nickelodeons’ All That a few years later. That exposure led him to see comedy as a real career option, and he launched his first solo show “Premium Blend” about two years after that. By 2007, he was hosting big shows and voicing a character on Family Guy. His most famous show, “I’m Not Fat I’m Fluffy” came out in 2009, and the comedian has never looked back.