Out and Proud in Hollywood

RuPaul Charles changed the world’s perception of the drag community in the early ‘90s when his song and video “Supermodel (You Better Work)” became an international hit. In the 20 years since accomplishing that feat, the fabulous entrepreneur has continued to push the envelope while remaining an accessible, mainstream success. In 2009, Ru’s popularity peaked once again with the debut of his campy Logo TV show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Thanks to the

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RuPaul Charles changed the world’s perception of the drag community in the early ‘90s when his song and video “Supermodel (You Better Work)” became an international hit. In the 20 years since accomplishing that feat, the fabulous entrepreneur has continued to push the envelope while remaining an accessible, mainstream success. In 2009, Ru’s popularity peaked once again with the debut of his campy Logo TV show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Thanks to the success of the reality competition, Logo greenlit a spin-off, “RuPaul’s Drag U,” in which Ru and his faculty members (otherwise known as former “Drag Race” contestants) help downtrodden women unleash their repressed inner divas.

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