The Most Famous Drag Queen of All Time, Ranked
Voting rules: Choose the drag queen you think is the most famous!
Updated on May 1, 2024 07:06
In the glittering world of drag, every queen brings her own unique blend of flair, fashion, and fearless storytelling. Assessing who stands out as the most resplendent icon of all can be as challenging as it is entertaining. A ranked list of the most famous drag queens not only celebrates the extraordinary creativity and courage within this vibrant community but also serves as a historical record of influential artists who have shaped the culture.
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Who Is the Most Famous Drag Queen of All Time?
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157votesRuPaul Andre Charles is an American drag queen, actor, model, singer, songwriter, and television personality. He is widely regarded as the most famous and successful drag queen of all time, thanks to his Emmy-winning reality competition show RuPaul's Drag Race.
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239votesHarris Glenn Milstead, better known by his stage name Divine, was an American actor, singer, and drag queen. Divine's outrageous and often grotesque performances in John Waters' films made him a cult icon and a trailblazer for drag queens everywhere.
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David Shankbone · CC BY 3.0Lady Bunny is an American drag queen, DJ, and promoter who helped pioneer the New York City drag scene in the 1980s. She is known for her outrageous humor, political activism, and larger-than-life persona. -
48votesDame Edna Everage is a character created and performed by Australian comedian Barry Humphries. This larger-than-life drag queen is known for her purple hair, rhinestone glasses, and sharp tongue. She has been entertaining audiences for over 50 years.
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hinnk · CC BY-SA 3.0Adore Delano is the stage name of Danny Noriega, an American drag queen, singer, and songwriter. She rose to fame on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and has since released several successful albums. -
614votesBianca Del Rio is the stage name of Roy Haylock, an American drag queen, comedian, and costume designer. She is the winner of the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and has since become one of the most popular and successful queens in the franchise's history.
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711votesRaja Gemini is the stage name of Sutan Amrull, an American drag queen, makeup artist, and fashion designer. She is the winner of the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race and has since worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion industry.
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85votesAlyssa Edwards is the stage name of Justin Johnson, an American drag queen, choreographer, and reality television personality. She is best known for her appearances on the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the spin-off series RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars.
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910votesDina Martina is the stage name of Grady West, an American drag queen, comedian, and singer. Her bizarre and surreal performances have earned her a cult following and critical acclaim.
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101votesChi Chi DeVayne was the stage name of Zavion Davenport, an American drag queen and reality television personality. She rose to fame on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and was known for her infectious personality and stunning performances.
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This is a community-based ranking of the most famous drag queen of all time. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or Drag queen is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!
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A participant may cast an up or down vote for each Drag queen once every 24 hours. The rank of each Drag queen is then calculated from the weighted sum of all up and down votes.
More information on most famous drag queen of all time
In recent years, drag culture has exploded into the mainstream with the rise of shows like RuPaul's Drag Race. However, the art of drag has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century. Throughout the years, there have been countless drag queens who have made a name for themselves in the entertainment industry. From the legendary Divine to the iconic RuPaul, the world of drag has seen its fair share of trailblazers and pioneers. But who can claim the title of the most famous drag queen of all time? Let's take a closer look.
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