RuPaul's Drag Race

About RuPaul's Drag Race

RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition television series hosted by drag queen RuPaul Charles, who also acts as the mentor, and inspiration for this series. The show debuted in 2011 and has been hugely successful. It reveals the world of drag queens, where the contestants compete to be crowned as America's next superstar drag queen.

Making / Production

The show is produced by World of Wonder for Logo TV, WOW Presents Plus, and, beginning with the ninth season, VH1. The dynamic and colorful visual of the series is due to the skilled art direction and production design teams who create each set, look, and special effects.

Actors

• RuPaul Andre Charles - The series host, mentor, and judge, playing himself. As host, he offers guidance to contestants vying for the title.
• Michelle Visage - A regular judge on the show since season 3, Visage provides critique and praise on contestants' performances, outfits, and runway walks.
• Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews - Joining in season 7, they alternate as they provide friendly advice and critique to the contestants.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• RuPaul's Drag Race has created numerous spin-off series, including RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, RuPaul's Drag U, and RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race.
• The show has been praised for bringing the LGBTQ+ community to mainstream pop culture.
• Contestant's catchphrases often become part of popular culture.

Awards

The show has received multiple awards and nominations. Notably, RuPaul won four consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program from 2016 to 2019.

Quotes

• "Don't be sorry, be fierce!" - RuPaul
• "Reading is fundamental." - RuPaul
• "Sashay Away." - RuPaul

Music and Soundtrack

• "Drag Race Theme" - RuPaul
• "Cover Girl" - RuPaul
• "Superstar" - RuPaul