RuPaul is arguably the most influential drag queen in the United States. He is the host of the TV series RuPaul’s Drag Race, which has earned him several Primetime Emmy Awards. RuPaul is also a singer with notable albums, including, Supermodel of the World (1993), Foxy Lady (1996), Champion (2009), Glamazon (2011), Born Naked (2014), and American (2017). Impressed, many fans wonder how the TV personality became famous.
RuPaul gained global recognition after releasing his debut single, Supermodel (You Better Work), in 1993. The single was from his debut album, Supermodel of the World.
The strong supporter of the LGBT community has quite an interesting story. Here is everything you need to know about the famous drag queen, actor, TV host, producer, model, and singer.
Who is RuPaul?
RuPaul was born RuPaul Andre Charles on Nov. 17, 1960, in San Diego, California, to Ernestine and Irving Charles. When he was seven years old, his parents divorced. RuPaul is the only male child of four children.
RuPaul moved to Atlanta, Georgia, with one of his older sisters, Renetta, and her husband when he was 15 years old. In Atlanta, he studied at the North Atlanta School of Performing Arts, but didn’t finish his schooling.
In 1982, he took a bold step and sent a picture of himself to The American Music Show, where he made his debut.
In 1984, RuPaul moved back to New York and joined a new festival called Wigstock. In 1989, he was given The Queen of New York title.
In 1993, he released his debut album, Supermodel of the World. His debut single, Supermodel (You Better Work), landed him a deal with MAC cosmetics in 1994. RuPaul was the first drag queen to land a major cosmetics deal.
In 2017, RuPaul made it to the list of TIME100: The Most Influential People in the world. In 2018, he became the first drag queen to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Is RuPaul Married?
RuPaul is married to Australian painter Georges LeBar. RuPaul and Georges met at a nightclub in New York City. In January 2017, RuPaul and Georges LeBat got married.
