Here’s What RuPaul Looks Like Going Makeup Free
Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Erin Metz/July 7, 2022 5:07 pm EST
RuPaul Charles has made history time and time again — over the course of his decades-long career, he has claimed titles such as accomplished singer, actor, author, Emmy-winning television host, and iconic drag queen (via rupaul.com). In 1993, RuPaul’s release of the catchy pop anthem “Supermodel (You Better Work)” shocked and wowed the masses, paving the way for generations of drag performers and queer artists in mainstream media, noted The Echo. These days, RuPaul is the creator and host of the reality competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, where he is regarded as the most famous drag queen in America, according to Advocate. RuPaul made history yet again in 2021, becoming the most awarded person of color in Emmy history with 11 wins (via CNN).
We love RuPaul for his hilarious coined phrases, his long repertoire of dance anthems, and his stunning looks that grace the runway of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” week after week. Note, our current obsession is the newest season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars.” But with or without the makeup, wigs, and glamorous gowns, RuPaul preaches the message of self-love and acceptance.
How RuPaul’s legacy has impacted a generation
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“RuPaul’s Drag Race” first aired in 2009, running for 14 seasons and counting, with spin-offs like “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars” and international branches of the drag race family. It combines fashion, art, music, and all elements of drag performance in a reality competition setting, truly unlike anything previously seen on television. According to Vanity Fair it “introduced — and, in turn, redefined — an entire art form to the global general public.”
RuPaul’s show has created a platform that has lifted the careers of over 200 drag performers, creating a “new path to stardom” for queer artists, according to Queerty. Some drag race alumni have expanded beyond the “Drag Race” franchise, finding huge success in modeling, music, movies, and television. Out reports that Trixie Mattel, season 3 winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars”, has recently become a real estate mogul, opening Trixie Motel in Palm Springs, CA following her career as a drag performer, country singer, and TV personality. RuPaul ushered drag, queer art, and culture into the mainstream, shining a light on the LGBTQ+ community. Generations of queer people and allies alike enjoy the “Drag Race” franchise, finding a chosen family amongst the masses of fans at DragCon. Makeup or no makeup, gay or straight, RuPaul says it best, “We’re all born naked, and the rest is drag!” Amen to that, Ru!
Here’s What RuPaul Looks Like Going Makeup Free
Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock
By Erin Metz/July 7, 2022 5:07 pm EST
RuPaul Charles has made history time and time again — over the course of his decades-long career, he has claimed titles such as accomplished singer, actor, author, Emmy-winning television host, and iconic drag queen (via rupaul.com). In 1993, RuPaul’s release of the catchy pop anthem “Supermodel (You Better Work)” shocked and wowed the masses, paving the way for generations of drag performers and queer artists in mainstream media, noted The Echo. These days, RuPaul is the creator and host of the reality competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, where he is regarded as the most famous drag queen in America, according to Advocate. RuPaul made history yet again in 2021, becoming the most awarded person of color in Emmy history with 11 wins (via CNN).
We love RuPaul for his hilarious coined phrases, his long repertoire of dance anthems, and his stunning looks that grace the runway of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” week after week. Note, our current obsession is the newest season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars.” But with or without the makeup, wigs, and glamorous gowns, RuPaul preaches the message of self-love and acceptance.
We love RuPaul for his hilarious coined phrases, his long repertoire of dance anthems, and his stunning looks that grace the runway of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” week after week. Note, our current obsession is the newest season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars.” But with or without the makeup, wigs, and glamorous gowns, RuPaul preaches the message of self-love and acceptance.
RuPaul’s freckles on full display without a drop of makeup
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How RuPaul’s legacy has impacted a generation
lev radin/Shutterstock
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” first aired in 2009, running for 14 seasons and counting, with spin-offs like “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars” and international branches of the drag race family. It combines fashion, art, music, and all elements of drag performance in a reality competition setting, truly unlike anything previously seen on television. According to Vanity Fair it “introduced — and, in turn, redefined — an entire art form to the global general public.”
RuPaul’s show has created a platform that has lifted the careers of over 200 drag performers, creating a “new path to stardom” for queer artists, according to Queerty. Some drag race alumni have expanded beyond the “Drag Race” franchise, finding huge success in modeling, music, movies, and television. Out reports that Trixie Mattel, season 3 winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars”, has recently become a real estate mogul, opening Trixie Motel in Palm Springs, CA following her career as a drag performer, country singer, and TV personality. RuPaul ushered drag, queer art, and culture into the mainstream, shining a light on the LGBTQ+ community. Generations of queer people and allies alike enjoy the “Drag Race” franchise, finding a chosen family amongst the masses of fans at DragCon. Makeup or no makeup, gay or straight, RuPaul says it best, “We’re all born naked, and the rest is drag!” Amen to that, Ru!
RuPaul’s show has created a platform that has lifted the careers of over 200 drag performers, creating a “new path to stardom” for queer artists, according to Queerty. Some drag race alumni have expanded beyond the “Drag Race” franchise, finding huge success in modeling, music, movies, and television. Out reports that Trixie Mattel, season 3 winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars”, has recently become a real estate mogul, opening Trixie Motel in Palm Springs, CA following her career as a drag performer, country singer, and TV personality.
RuPaul ushered drag, queer art, and culture into the mainstream, shining a light on the LGBTQ+ community. Generations of queer people and allies alike enjoy the “Drag Race” franchise, finding a chosen family amongst the masses of fans at DragCon. Makeup or no makeup, gay or straight, RuPaul says it best, “We’re all born naked, and the rest is drag!” Amen to that, Ru!
