RuPaul

About RuPaul

Star of a VH1 celebrity discussion show recognized for her cross-dressing. He has appeared in several films, including To Wong Foo, Thank You Very Much! and to Wong Foo, thank you very much! Julie Newmar is an accomplished actress. In 2009, he began hosting the reality show RuPaul's Drag Race.

RuPaul Andre Charles, simply known as RuPaul, is an American drag queen, actor, model, singer, musician, and television personality. Since 2009, he has produced and hosted the RuPaul's Drag Race reality television series, he has received eight Primetime Emmy awards. RuPaul is considered the most commercially successful drag queen in the United States. In 2017, he was included in Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2019, Fortune recognized RuPaul as "the world's most famous drag queen". RuPaul was born and raised in San Diego and then moved to Atlanta to study the performing arts. He moved to New York, where he became a staple in a nightclub. RuPaul gained international fame as a drag queen with the release of his first single, "Supermodel", on his debut studio album Supermodel of the World.

Born	RuPaul Andre Charles, November 17, 1960, San Diego, California, U.S.
Television	RuPaul's Drag Race
Occupation	Drag performer, actor, model, singer, songwriter, television personality, author
Relatives	Cory Booker (cousin)

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Trivia

A drag queen singer-songwriter, he wrote and performed the 2009 song "Jealous Of My Boogie."

RuPaul before fame

Long before he became famous for his outrageous character, he was an underground musician and filmmaker.

Achievement of RuPaul

As a drag queen singer-songwriter, he wrote and performed the song"Jealous Of My Boogie" in 2009.

Salary 2020

$50,000 per episode

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

RuPaul family life

He spent his childhood in San Diego, California, with his mother and three sisters. He married his long-term boyfriend, Georges LeBar.

Associations of RuPaul

He had his biggest hit with Elton John's rendition of"Don't Go Breaking My Heart".

RuPaul Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Facts about RuPaul

• How would he describe his u2018Drag Raceu2019 Show?
Itu2019s just an insane competition reality show, where they are looking for the next drag superstar. RuPaul and the jury put the contestants through different challenges. This TV show has more than 100 episodes and it has been aired since 2009.
• Did RuPaul want to look like famous celebrity when he started?
RuPaul had to change the style of his appearance according to the standards of beauty and fashion. RuPaul was influenced by some celebrities (e.g. Cher, David Bowie and Diana Ross), but he has never wanted to look alike.
• What is it like to be a drag?
Itu2019s very complicated to stand out and to be a drag in a male-dominated society.
• What is RuPaul mostly proud of?
RuPaul is really proud of his show and the opportunity to find so many talented and fabulous Queens.

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Georges LeBar	Spouse		N/A