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.

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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’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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