Since its 2009 Logo TV debut, RuPaul’s reality series “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has celebrated the drag community. The most recent episodes of the programme have been made available on MTV. Each season of the show contains contestants who are there to prove their value above everyone else, including some of the top drag performers in the nation. Season 7 (which debuted in 2015) of this venerable programme is notable for including some of the drag community’s most well-known figures at the moment. We’ve got you covered if you want to know what your favourite characters from this particular edition are doing now.
Paul Jason Dardo, also known as Violet Chachki, who was crowned the season’s victor, will be our happy starting point. The genderqueer drag performer even made a special appearance on the following episode of the programme and performed in a like capacity on “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race.” Violet has also had a long career in music and has participated in numerous musical performances throughout the years. They currently appear to be the tour’s headline act for the international leg of “A Lot More Me.” The celebrity, who was profiled in Vogue Czechoslovakia’s March 2023 issue, appears to be succeeding in her work as a drag performer, burlesque dancer, and model, among many other endeavours.
Runner-up Joshua Allen Eads, better known by his stage name Ginger Minj, later competed in the second and sixth seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” finishing in second place on her second attempt. The performer most recently appeared in “Hocus Pocus 2,” “Drag Me to Dinner,” and “Huluween Dragstravaganza” on Hulu. They also perform often in the theatre and music industries and have excelled in both throughout the years. One of the creators of Fruit Wine Productions is Minj, who founded the company with her spouse CeeJay Russell.
Matthew James Lent, often known as Pearl Liaison or Pearl, is the next. He didn’t appear in any more episodes of the adored series after coming in second place in the drag show’s seventh season. The musician did put out an album and a single in 2015, and he made an appearance in Erasure’s “Nerves of Steel” music video from 2020. With over a million Instagram followers, the artist has undeniably maintained his or her appeal. He frequently works as a model and a DJ and is an active OnlyFans content developer. Pearl has several interests outside of the drag community, including designing and travelling.
Before joining the drag competition, Reuben Asberry Jr., aka Kennedy Davenport, competed in the eighth season of “America’s Got Talent,” finishing fourth. The performer later competed in season 3 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” and finished in second place. Davenport has been quite involved in music and entertainment since that time. She has won numerous pageants since 2009, including Miss Gay USofA 2019 and Miss Pride South Florida 2019, and she continues to amuse her followers at various events.
We can’t wait to discuss Brian Joseph McCook, also known as Yekaterina Petrovna Zamolodchikova, a.k.a. Katya, who shot to fame after making his television debut in the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” series. The performer returned to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ season 2 and finished as one of the runners-up. Since then, Katya has established herself as one of the most well-known drag performers, and many people adore her for working on numerous projects with Trixie Mattel.
Currently, Katya is a co-host on the Netflix web series “I Like to Watch,” where she and Trixi watch and discuss content from the streaming service. The two collaborate on ‘UNHhhh,’ a web series where they talk about a range of subjects. As a result, initiatives like “Trixie and Katya Save the World” and “The Bald and the Beautiful” were made. Working Girls: Trixie and Katya’s Guide to Professional Womanhood, which Katya co-authored, won the 2023 Queerty Award for Best Read. Over the years, Katya has also taken part in a variety of musical endeavours and received numerous honours.
Despite not having the easiest time during season seven of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Brian Michael Firkus, aka Trixie Mattel, went on to win the third season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.” Trixi has appeared in numerous shows and other well-liked projects throughout the years, which has helped her establish herself as an icon in the entertainment industry. Her friendship with Katya has grown to be fairly well-liked, and the two are well-known for their joking around.
Triixi is one of the judges on “Queen of the Universe,” and given her talent as a country folk singer-songwriter, she has worked on numerous musical projects over the years. The artist had a significant part in the 2019 documentary “Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts,” which chronicled the life of the reality TV star. Trixie appeared in the movie “Trixie Motel” with her lover David Silver, in which the couple refurbished a motel in Palm Springs, California.
Let’s now discuss about Miss Fame, a well-known model, make-up artist, drag queen, and musician who goes by the stage name Kurtis Frank Dam-Mikkelsen. In fact, the artist’s work has given him international fame, and it is typical to see him being published in periodicals from other countries. The model and Patrick Berschy have been happily married since 2013, and the couple enjoys travelling. They recently enjoyed a long weekend in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Jaidynn Diore Fierce, who is still active as a drag performer, came in eighth place in season 7. Jaidynn did not participate in subsequent editions of the drag franchise, in contrast to many of her co-stars. She enjoys spending time with her puppy, a cute bulldog named Bentley Diore, while she isn’t hard at work entertaining her fans.
Max Malanaphy has amassed over 245 thousand Instagram followers, therefore it’s safe to conclude that he keeps gaining popularity with the general public. The artist, who is only known by his first name in the drag series, does not appear to be very active on Instagram but is constantly prepared to voice his ideas on a variety of cultural topics via websites like Twitter. In addition, the reality TV star is the brains behind Max Collective, a website where customers can purchase the goods that Max sells.
She took part in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ and after that In season two of “The Switch Drag Race,” Kandy Ho took part and finished in eighth place. She still performs in drag nowadays and may be seen doing so at numerous events. The Puerto Rican reality TV personality, who has more than 126 thousand followers, invites individuals who are interested to use her services without hesitation because she is unquestionably well-known in her own right.
Edward P. Popil Jr, also known as Mrs. Kasha Davis, was most recently spotted in season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” when he finished in tenth place and was eliminated. She has also recently appeared alongside a number of other well-known drag performers in Hulu’s “Drag Me to Dinner.” It turns out that Davis is a skilled musician who has recorded and released a number of tunes over the years. At concerts and other events, the artist frequently performs.
The next person is Martell Robinson, better known as Jasmine Masters. She took part in “RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular” and season 4 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” after her performance in the drag competition’s seventh season. The artist most recently made an appearance on an episode of “The Real Housewives of Potomac.” It’s interesting that a snippet of Masters has evolved into the viral video “And I Oop,” and given how iconic it is, chances are you’ve used it as a GIF before.
Where is Sasha Belle Now?
The artist, once known as Sasha Belle in “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 7, now goes by the moniker Frisbee Jenkins and works as an OnlyFans content producer. ‘Sasha Belle’s Drag Race’ has Jenkins as its host for three All-Stars editions and eight regular seasons. The entertainer from Iowa like reality TV a lot and frequently shares comments about it on social media. Jenkins also has a romantic relationship with Kyle Coleman.
Tempest DuJou, also known as Patrick Lee Holt, is a well-known drag performer from Tucson, Arizona. His time on “RuPaul’s Drag Race season 7” was sadly only moderately long, however he later made appearances as a guest on seasons 10 and 14. The artist has more than 168k Instagram followers and still performs in drag. He is happily married to Brandon BeemerBroomhill Williams and the proud father of two children. Patrick is a faculty member at the University of Arizona’s School of Theatre, Film, and Television outside of drag.
