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“My motivation comes from a love of being creative. I'm in love with music and colour and laughter and dancing and all things that are beautiful.”

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RuPaul (born November 17, 1960) is an American drag queen, singer, actor, and television personality, widely known as the "Queen of Drag." He gained mainstream fame with his 1993 hit single "Supermodel (You Better Work)" and has since become a cultural icon. Since 2009, he has hosted and produced "RuPaul's Drag Race," the Emmy Award-winning reality competition that has transformed drag culture worldwide. In 2019, RuPaul became the first drag queen to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A longtime LGBTQ+ rights advocate, he has influenced millions through his work in entertainment, music, and television. more

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