DRAG RACE ALL STARS SERIES

As an impersonator, most of Chads looks are inspired by Cher, but in many ways that is just a jumping off point for her extremely polished showgirl style of drag.

DRAG RACE ALL STARS SERIES

Immediately following her original season where she placed second, Chad became the series first all-star champion and the oldest contestant yet to win. Sasha is a transgender icon and is the drag mother of Season 14’s Kerri Colby. This Los Angeles queen won four main challenges during her tenure, more than anyone else in the competition, including the iconic “The Crystal Ball” in the show’s 200th episode. Sasha Colby, age 37, beat runner-up Anetra on April 14, 2023. But Mama Ru fell in love with her for her unique sense of humor and “I hate people” attitude. This Colorado queen, who suffers from cystinosis, only won a single main challenge throughout the season. Willow Pill, age 26, beat runner-up Lady Camden on April 22, 2022. The 13th season was notable in that it filmed with added safety precautions during the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. This 25-year-old Los Angeles resident won four main challenges prior to the season finale, more than any of the other contenders. Symone beat runner-up Kandy Muse on April 23, 2021. This 32-year-old Milwaukee resident won three main challenges prior to the season finale, which had to be filmed remotely from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. Jaida Essence Hall beat runners-up Gigi Goode and Crystal Methyd on May 29, 2020. This 25-year-old Denver native, who was known for speaking her mind, only won a single main challenge in this “elevengendary” season, but her uniqueness impressed RuPaul so much that she awarded her the crown. Yvie Oddly beat runner-up Brooke Lynn Hytes on May 30, 2019. This 21-year-old New York native won the most challenges throughout the season, so her victory was not considered a surprise. She only won two challenges this season, so her victory is considered a bit of an upset, but still well-deserved.Īquaria beat runners-up Eureka and Kameron Michaels on June 28, 2018. Sasha Velour beat runners-up Peppermint, Shea Coulee and Trinity Taylor on June 23, 2017. Bob beat runners-up Kim Chi and Naomi Smalls on May 16, 2016. She is a queen that grew up watching the show and entered drag because of it, an example of how the series has forever changed and inspired drag for new generations. Image Credit: Courtesy of Johnnie Ingram/HBOīob is one of the most well-rounded queens to earn the crown, excelling with her sharp wit, creative costuming and warm charm. Violet beat runners-up Ginger Minj and Pearl on June 1, 2015. Violets runway presence remain challenged throughout her season and since her win has catapulted her into a career of burlesque and fashion modeling. Bianca beat runners-up Adore Delano and Courtney Act on May 19, 2014.Īfter back-to-back seasons of comedic champions, Violet returned the crown to the head of a queen favoring style over shtick. Bianca continued the trend of comedy queens posing a huge threat for their versatility, engagement with the audience and confident stage presence. One of the most clear-cut wins of the series, Bianca was a powerhouse from the start to finish of her season, winning three main challenges and never lip synching for her life. Image Credit: MAR/Capital Pictures / MEGA Jinkx beat runner-up Alaska on May 6, 2013. The first of three comedy queens to reign, Jinkx set a new tone for the series by showing that great drag is more versatile than just a slick runway walk and eye-catching costumes and make-up.

Sharon beat runner-up Chad Michaels on April 30, 2012. In what is widely considered one of the best and most competitive seasons of the series, Sharon popularized the concept of “ugly drag,” favoring unconventional looks largely inspired by horror make-up and punk style. Image Credit: FS2/Mandatory Credit: WENN/FayesVision/Newscom/The Mega Agency Raja beat runner-up Manila Luzon on April 25, 2011. Rajas strength in the competition was her unique approach to the runway, creating interesting and often genre-bending looks that still inspire queens and forever changed the creativity of the series. Tyra beat runner-up Raven on April 26, 2010. Ru refers to her as the other Tyra, for her slaying of the runway with a supermodel attitude. Hailing from Orlando, Florida, Tyra was not only the winningest contestant on her season, but was also the only Season 2 queen to never lip sync for her life and the youngest champion to date. BeBe beat runner-up Nina Flowers on March 23, 2009. This queen by way of Minneapolis won the show’s inaugural season due in large part to her consistency in challenges and positive energy. Image Credit: JM11/WENN/Newscom/The Mega Agency

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