Life projects
From Society’s outskirts, RuPaul has been working for decades to bring counter-culture and irreverence into the mainstream. His style and individuality come through in everything he does, from movies to television, books to music.
RuPaul
RuPaul’s resume shows a life of great struggle and great accomplishment. It conveys personality and style while telling a compelling story. The result is an example of an entertainment industry resume that’s memorable and, dare we say, even fun.
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Cable TV to VH1
2009-ongoing The premier showcase of drag talent in the US, Drag Race has brought an unprecedented level of cultural influence and appreciation to drag. To date it’s launched the careers of over 100 drag artists.
The RuPaul Show
VH1
1996-1998 His first foray into television had RuPaul interviewing a wide variety of celebrity guests, pop icons, and actors. In doing so, he also became the first openly gay TV show host in US history.
Most proud of
Moving to Atlanta
The choice to move to a new place where I could grow at just 15 was one of the most important decisions of my life.
Marrying my Husband
Shanté you stay, George.
AJ and the Queen
Coming to Netflix, I will star as Ruby Red in a show following a larger-than-life but down-on-her-luck drag queen.
His typical day
Talking about Squarespace
Production meetings
Defeating my inner saboteur
Makeup/hair
Dirty charades
Watching The Golden Girls
Blocking Courtney Act on Twitter
Polishing my shrine to Judge Judy
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