Thankfully,RuPaulmade the right decision to cast her on 2018’sAll Stars3,repositioning her for contemporary audiences.
Needles' appeal stretched beyond her ability to turn every runway into a haunted house of haute couture.
She’s as well-rounded and committed to her craft as many of the previousDrag Racewinners.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winners (clockwise): Trixie Mattel, Bianca Del Rio, Bob the Drag Queen, and Raja.Credit: VH1 (4); Sefa Ozel/Getty Images
“I want to break some ceilings, molds, and boundaries.
I want to be theNaomi Campbellof drag.
“I want to be a business.
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I want to go out into the world and say, yes, I can do these things.
I’m a drag queen, so what?
I want to rule the world, in the simplest way possible!
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I want to spread the hope, the dream, and the love.”
“It was a specific choice to be naked in these times.
“When you have those bad days, remember the good days are going to come.
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The bad days aren’t forever.
“I dont do tricks, gags, and goops in my regular life.
It came to be about what pop in of queen I am.
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I figured if I never did reveals before I got onDrag Race, why would I do them now?
“Onya exclusively told EW in her first interview as winner.
“I dont need em.
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Iamthe gag and the goop!”
And it’s easy to see why.
And it’s not unjustifiable in the slightest.
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They each returned to compete onAll Stars 7in 2022 to prove they could hold their own.
Both won multiple challenges and courted fan appreciation before Monet ultimately finished as runner-up to Jinkx.
“I’ve been working hard at this, not expecting anything.
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I grew as a person and an entertainer.
There have been so many times that I sacrificed a lot because I love drag so much.
Drag doesn’t always pay the bills, but you do it because you love it.
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You have to enjoy and take the good with the bad,“Kylie told EWin her coronation interview.
“Win or lose, I was going to be the same.
As long as you’re following your heart, you’ll never go wrong.”
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So, whatever life wants to throw at me next, I already done had mineses.”
“I want people to know that it doesnt matter where you come from.
This journey, it started all the way from Sparta, Ga.
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I grew up in a town where I was one of four gay people, openly.
“This is something that I dont think me or my family couldve seen coming.
In the end, she scored one of the biggest prizes inDrag Raceher-story ($200,000!)
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She would later return for the second season, but withdrew during the middle of the competition.
And she paid dutiful tribute to those around her following her victory.
Thank you to my family for supporting me throughout and loving me endlessly,“she wrote on Instagram.
Jaida Essence Hall is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 12 winner.VH1
“Here’s to a brilliant season and an exciting journey ahead for all of us.
I can’t wait to keep growing and sharing my drag with the world.”
“Thank you for everything.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 13 winner Symone struts her crown and scepter at the finale.World of Wonder
“I’m not often lost for words, but I’m astounded.
There is nothing bigger than this, in drag, and to win is just everything.
This is the perfect end to the perfect dream.”
Willow Pill with her scepter after winning ‘Drag Race’ season 14.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty for VH1
So, everyone, double-check you do your homework and pay your taxes.”
Priyanka:Canada’s Drag Race, season 1
What’s her name?
balm to a particularly wild season.
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“Im taking this title with so much pride.
Baby, this is just the beginning.”
“It’s impossible to explain what it feels like to be here.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 16 winner Nymphia Wind.Mettie Ostrowski
“I’d like to give thanks to all my colleagues.
Without them I wouldn’t have been able to survive such a challenging experience.
This is a dream come true.”
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 17 winner Onya Nurve.Mettie Ostrowski for EW
“To be honest, its super complicated to give a nice speech right now.
I want to thank the others for giving me their friendship, their care, their love.
This is not the end.
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This just started!”
“[We have] aDrag Racewinner that actually is French,” Nicky joked.
“That did not happen yet because I did not win!”
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Keiona:Drag Race France,season 2
When oneLegendarydoor closes, another Werk Room entrance opens.
Lets go girls!”
Thats why its an honor to winDrag Race Italia.”
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The queen won three overall Maxi challenges and landed in the bottom only once throughout the eight-episode run.
“This is the reign of Alvil-tude!”
S—!”
Katkat said after taking the crown.
“Dont ever give up reaching for your dreams.
Fight, trans!”
Shea Couleé winning ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5.'.VH1
“I was right,” Admira said during her coronation speech.
“That voice inside that’s been saying, ‘This is what you should be doing, Adam.
F— what everyone else thinks and tells you to do.
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If this is what you want to do with your life, do it.'”
“So, go for it!”
And last, but not least, the slum won!”
Jinkx Monsoon was crowned the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ winner.World of Wonder/Paramount+
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ winner Jimbo for EW.Mettie Ostrowski for EW
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9’ winner Angeria Paris VanMicheals.World of Wonder Productions, Inc./Paramount+
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars’ winner Alyssa Edwards.Paramount+
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‘Drag Race Thailand’ season 3 winner Frankie Wonga.World of Wonder/WOW Presents Plus
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Krystal Versace is the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ season 3 winner.Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
Danny Beard winning ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ season 4.World of Wonder
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ season 5 winner Ginger Johnson.World of Wonder/WOW Presents Plus
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ season 6 winner Kyran Thrax.World of Wonder/WOW Presents Plus
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‘Drag Race UK vs. the World’ season 2 winner Tia Kofi.WOW Presents Plus/World of Wonder
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‘Canada’s Drag Race’ season 2 winner Icesis Couture.WOW Presents Plus
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ season 3 winner Gisèle Lullaby.World of Wonder
Venus wins ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ season 4.World of Wonder/WOW Presents Plus
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ season 5 winner The Virgo Queen.World of Wonder/WOW Presents Plus
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Vanessa Van Cartier on ‘Drag Race Holland’ season 2.World of Wonder
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ season 2 winner Spankie Jackzon.World of Wonder
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’ season 3 winner Isis Avis Loren.World of Wonder
‘Drag Race Down Under’ season 4 winner Lazy Susan.World of Wonder/WOW Presents Plus
Carmen Farala, ‘Drag Race Espana’ season 1 winner.World of Wonder
Sharonne wins ‘Drag Race España’ season 2.World of Wonder
‘Drag Race España’ season 4 winner Le Cocó.Atresmedia
‘Drag Race España’ season 3 winner Pitita.WOW Presents Plus
‘Drag Race España All Stars’ winner Drag Sethlas.WOW Presents Plus/World of Wonder
‘Drag Race France’ season 1 winner Paloma.World of Wonder
‘Drag Race France’ season 2 winner Keiona.World of Wonder
‘Drag Race France’ season 3 winner Le Filip.Paramount+
Ra’Jah O’Hara winning ‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. the World.'.World of Wonder
‘Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. the World’ season 2 winner Lemon.Paramount+
Elecktra Bionic winning ‘Drag Race Italia’ season 1.World of Wonder
La Diamond winning ‘Drag Race Italia’ season 2.World of Wonder
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Drag Couenne winning ‘Drag Race Belgique’ season 1.World of Wonder
Rita Baga crowns Alvlida as the ‘Drag Race Belgique’ season 2 winner.WOW Presents Plus/World of Wonder
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‘Drag Race Philippines’ season 3 winner Maxie.World of Wonder/WOW Presents Plus
‘Drag Race Sweden’ season 1 winner Admira Thunderpussy.WOW Presents Plus
‘Drag Race Mexico’ season 1 winner Cristian Peralta.World of Wonder
‘Drag Race Mexico’ season 2 winner Leexa Fox.World of Wonder/WOW Presents Plus
‘Drag Race Germany’ season 1 winner Pandora Nox.WOW Presents Plus
Organzza wins ‘Drag Race Brasil’ season 2.World of Wonder/WOW Presents Plus
