Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene with Mr. Pinky, after he gives Tracy donuts, Edna moves her purse from her right arm to her left arm twice. (more)

Trivia:
Six songs were written for the film, but didn't make the final cut. "I Can Wait" (the only one filmed, available on Special Edition DVD), "Mrs. Von Tussle Says" (meant to replace Miss Baltimore Crabs), "Save Your Applause 'Till The End" (Velma follows Tracy around, complaining), "Turn Back The Hands of Time" (Original "Come So Far"), "It Ain't Over 'Till the Fat Lady Sings" (Tracy confronts Amber at the Miss Teenage Hairspray Pagant), "It Doesn't Get Better Than This" (Wilbur comforts Tracy). All the songs are on the 2-Disc Special Edition Soundtrack. (more)

Filming Locations:
1116 King St. W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada (more)

Quotes:
[first lines]
Tracy Turnblad: [singing] Oh, oh, oh, woke up today, feeling the way I always do. Oh, oh, oh, hungry for something that I can't eat. Then I hear that beat. That rhythm of town starts calling me down. It's like a message from high above. Oh, oh, oh, pulling me out to the smiles and the streets that I love. Good morning, Baltimore!
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 10 wins & 17 nominations (more)