10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

10 Times RuPaul’s Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

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RuPaul’s Drag Race discussed plenty of important issues throughout the series. Here are some of the most notable.

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10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

Across 13 seasons, 5 all-stars editions, and a growing number of international iterations, RuPaul’s Drag Race has left its mark and developed quite a following since its premiere in 2009. As such, it has had plenty of opportunities to discuss important issues by reflecting on the shared and diverse experiences of the many queens that have appeared on the show.

Although these conversations are more prevalent in recent seasons, they have always been present, often shining a light on under-discussed issues facing communities of color and the LGBTQ+ community, among other underrepresented groups. These discussions show how RuPaul’s Drag Race can and has used its platform to tackle important issues.

10 Asia O’Hara Stands Up For The Vixen (Season 10)

10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

The Vixen proved to be a central figure for much of Drag Race’s tenth season, as she ended up in multiple conversations about race and representation on the show, some of which turned into arguments. At the reunion, a conversation about The Vixen’s time on the season became volatile, causing her to leave the room.

Asia O’Hara, however, could not remain silent about what had happened, and tearfully explained how the cast had let The Vixen down by not being there for her or going after her when she left. This led to an argument with RuPaul, but Asia stood her ground, boldly calling for solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community from her fellow queens and fans.

9 Valentina Talks About Eating Disorders (Season 9)

10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

Although the moment that Sasha Velour told Eureka, “don’t joke about that,” on season 9 spurred plenty of memes, this moment also was part of an important discussion about eating disorders. Valentina brings up the discussion, and Eureka’s initially harsh comment gives way to both queens and Sasha discussing their experiences.

Eating disorders are a vital topic of conversation when discussing mental health, especially in the context of a show like RuPaul’s Drag Race, which emphasizes feeling comfortable with oneself. The show’s cast not only breached the issue, but also talked about how to have these difficult conversations in an appropriate and constructive way.

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8 Gottmik Discusses Being A Feminine Trans Man (Season 13)

10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

Gottmik made history on season 13 as the first trans man to ever be cast on the show, and this was discussed throughout the season. One important conversation, though, came up when Gottmik discussed how his ideas about gender were challenged in order to become who he is.

When Gottmik looked around at his friends, he said that he saw many men who were unafraid to be feminine, which allowed him to see that he could be a trans man while still being as feminine as he felt. By discussing this on the show, it amplified this perspective to a whole new audience encouraging them to look at their own identities through a new lens.

7 Alyssa Edwards Talks About Her Mom (All-Stars Season 2)

10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

The makeover challenge is a staple of Drag Race, and on RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars season 2, the makeover featured family members of the queens being made over into fabulous drag personas. Alyssa Edwards and her sister Tabatha, though, had an emotional and memorable discussion about grief.

This challenge was filmed one year since Alyssa and Tabatha’s mother Sherrie had passed away. Through this challenge, the siblings were able to take time to remember their mother and show her vibrant spirit through their performance, while also sharing their memories of her with RuPaul and the audience at home.

6 Katya And Miss Fame Discuss Addiction (Season 7)

10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

Many Drag Race queens have talked about struggles with addiction both on and off the show, but the Werk Room discussion between Katya and Miss Fame in season 7 stands out as one of the most emotional conversations on the topic in the show’s history. Katya found a supporter in Fame, as they discussed struggling with sobriety under the stress of competition.

In particular, both queens talked about the difficulties of having to be away from their support systems and placed in a high-pressure situation. For Katya, as well, anxiety and self-doubt build up as a result of this situation, and Miss Fame is able to reassure her that she isn’t alone and that she is loved, reinvigorating both queens.

5 Roxxxy Andrews And RuPaul Talk About Chosen Family (Season 5)

10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

In a heartbreaking moment in season 5, Roxxxy Andrews discussed the fact that she and her sister were left at a bus stop by their mother at a young age, a traumatic experience that led to them being raised by their grandmother. This story spoke to the many ways in which people in the LGBTQ+ community are or feel abandoned by others.

As such, RuPaul talked with Roxxxy about how the members of this community have the opportunity to choose their families by choosing who they surround themselves with. This powerful message about finding a supportive chosen family was and remains important to fans everywhere.

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4 Ginny Lemon And Bimini Bon Boulash Talk About Gender (UK Season 2)

10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

On the second season of the beloved UK edition of RuPaul’s Drag Race, queens Ginny Lemon and Bimini Bon Boulash had a heart-to-heart conversation about their struggles with gender identity. As non-binary queens, Ginny and Bimini both discussed the ways in which they have felt like outsiders.

It’s not only touching when Ginny discusses their experience as an outsider in childhood, but it also lets others know that they are not alone in the obstacles they face. Bimini’s remark, “how we want to self-identify isn’t up to anyone else,” crystallizes this idea that the non-binary community has each other for support.

3 Widow Von’Du And Jackie Cox’s Patriotic Runways (Season 12)

10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

Several looks on the Drag Race runway have contained strong political and ideological statements, but on season 12’s stars and stripes runway, two queens made incredibly powerful statements. Both Widow Von’Du and Jackie Cox wore outfits that reflected their cultural heritage and complicated relationships with America.

Widow Von’Du wore an afro with a black, white, and silver stars-and-stripes dress, transforming symbols of American pride into those of Black American pride. Jackie Cox, meanwhile, wore an outfit gesturing towards her Persian heritage with a stars-and-stripes hijab, an Americanized version of a cultural symbol that is often stigmatized in the U.S.

2 Monica Beverly Hillz Comes Out As Trans (Season 5)

10 Times RuPauls Drag Race Tackled Deep Issues

Monica Beverly Hillz was not the first trans contestant on Drag Race, nor would she be the last. Her role in the show, however, would change the way that many who were new to the world of drag would see the art form forever. She was the first queen to compete as a trans woman after several others had come out after their seasons.

Early on in season 5, Monica revealed on the main stage that she is a trans woman, becoming the first queen to come out during the competition and being accepted warmly by the other queens. Trans women have always been a part of the art and culture of drag, but it had not been so clearly and fully represented on this show until this inspiring moment.

1 Ongina Discusses Being HIV Positive (Season 1)

Fan-favorite Ongina won many hearts on the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race for her performance and personality alone, but she also was able to talk about serious issues during her time on the show. After winning the MAC Viva Glam branding challenge, Ongina tearfully revealed that she is HIV positive.

Given the stigmas that surround those living with HIV, as well as its prevalence and significance in the history of the LGBTQ+ community, Ongina’s frankness stands out as a moment that is both brave and liberating. Although the show’s popularity had not skyrocketed yet at this point, Ongina’s message resonated and still resonates with fans.

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