The ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Queen Who Changed What It Means to Be ‘Punk’

CHARISMA, UNIQUENESS, NERVE, TALENT

As ‘Drag Race’ celebrated its 200th episode, one queen emerged to redefine drag’s underground roots with a new kind of middle finger. Except, it was the one no one expected.

Entertainment Critic

Published Feb. 24 2023 9:00PM EST

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Tonight, RuPaul’s Drag Race hit a milestone that few reality competition shows hosted by legendary drag queens who were big in the ’90s and have a hit song called “Supermodel” ever reach: its 200th episode.

Over the last 200 episodes, 15 seasons, and 14 years, Drag Race has changed the face of...

Coleman Spilde

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The ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Queen Who Changed What It Means to Be ‘Punk’

As ‘Drag Race’ celebrated its 200th episode, one queen emerged to redefine drag’s underground roots with a new kind of middle finger. Except, it was the one no one expected.

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Coleman Spilde