RuPaul
Drag performer and television host
RuPaul is an American drag performer, singer and television host who produces and hosts RuPaul's Drag Race. He has written four books, including The House of Hidden Meanings.
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American Born 1960 in San Diego, United States
About RuPaul
RuPaul Andre Charles was born in 1960 and raised in San Diego, California. He studied performing arts in Atlanta, Georgia, then moved to New York City, where he became a familiar face on the LGBTQ nightclub scene. His debut single, "Supermodel (You Better Work)" (1993), brought him international fame. In 1994 he spoke for MAC Cosmetics in a campaign that raised money for the Mac AIDS Fund, a first for a drag queen in a major beauty campaign. RuPaul's Drag Race began in 2009 and has since led to international versions and several spin-offs. He has also acted in films and television series and has released fifteen studio albums. His books are Lettin' It All Hang Out, Workin' It! RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style, GuRu and The House of Hidden Meanings (2024).