RuPaul: Dressed for success

The successful VH1 game show "RuPaul's Drag Race" features remarkably-named contestants (such as Sasha Velour, Kalorie Karbdashian Williams and Mayhem Miller) who compete for cash prizes and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar. RuPaul explains to Nancy Giles the power of a man performing in women's clothes, heels and makeup. (Originally broadcast March 11, 2018.)

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[vincentjames]

"what other people think of me
is none of my business"
i love that

[geoklkl]

“Michelle visage is a friend and a female judge on the show” haha just to clarify she’s female Incase you thought she was a drag queen 😂

[michaelermcgowaniv]

Rupaul has been with George over two decades.

[blackwelladam]

I gagged when they had to specify that Michelle is a *female* judge on the show. @5:09

[rwg]

When I was a kid I legitimately thought RuPaul was a woman.

[seanjinxm]

cant believe they showed a clip of one of the minichallenges when describing the concept of the show lmao

[strickenchicken]

If I hear Rupaul Andre Charles say "the tenacity of the human spirit" ONE MORE TIME

[GinaGreenlee]

"I was smart enough to realize this is my calling. You have to be open enough to hear the Universe's stage direction." Preach Mama Ru!

[juanr]

Did they get RuPaul to get in drag for those shots???? Mama ru never dresses up for anyone unless the $$$ right, she’s said it before lol

[LeoSweetwood]

“A few years ago he met George LaBar” lol they’ve been together for 20 years lol they met on the Limelight Dance floor lol #RuPaulSuperfan

[sherri.]

I hope this clip will be shared near and far to give those struggling a lift. RuPaul is a fantastic role model.

[silverlve]

Fierce and fabulous. Love the positive messages Rupaul's Drag Race puts out there.

[shadowking]

Anyone who has done what Rupaul has done. Become an absolute legend, broken barriers by being a genuine person both in and out of drag, and made a career of it while being happy has my eternal respect ✌️ momma Ru forever ✌️

[aubreycooper]

Thank you Rupaul, for everything you do

[JP-wipq]

I love RuPaul. I have been a fan forever..

[Tiffany]

RuPaul is simply the best! He has such a beautiful spirit not to mention being absolutely gorgeous!! 🙂

[eatlocalhoney]

Arguably, the most successful drag queen? How about, the most successful, period.

[noevm]

You inspire me Ru... while working and the eternal battle of loving my self every day and overcome my saboteur.

[nickman]

So, congratulations to RuPaul on her success!!!!

[javierl]

I don't do drag or anything, but RuPauls message of self love and overcoming really inspires me to be my better self. 🙌🏼