Ricki Lake Eats Up ... Attention!

Former trash talk show diva, Ricki Lake, underwent something she has never experienced before -- and we're not talkin' about home birthing!

She's no Lilo or Brit Brit, but this "Hairspray" veteran was hit with a full-on pap swarm -- and wasn't ready for it! Luckliy, she received assistance from a photog-fending security guard. Go Ricki, Go Ricki!