'RuPaul's Drag Race' first came to prominence back in 2009 when the reality competition series first aired and broke barriers. The show, hosted by none other than RuPaul himself, has now been on the air for a whopping 13 seasons (and can now be streamed on Paramount+), securing itself as one of the most successful reality television shows!
The show features an array of drag queens, many with touching backstories, that compete for the ultimate crown and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar.
The reality series has given rise to a number of queen's careers, including Alyssa Edwards, Bianca Del Rio, and Adore Delano, to name a few! While we all know RuPaul earns himself quite a lot of money for hosting the show, fans are wondering which RPDR drag queen comes out on top when it comes to their net worth! So, who is the richest queen? Let's find out!
Updated on May 8, 2021, by Michael Chaar: While Alaska previously held the title of richest RuPaul's Drag Race star, Trixie Mattel has since risen to the top spot. With her added success as the winner of All-Stars, Trixie has gone on to launch her own podcast The Bald & The Beautiful alongside Katy Zamolodchikova. Additionally, Trixia has released, not one, not two, but three studio albums all while stepping in as the CEO of her newest business venture, Trixie Cosmetics.
Who Is The Richest 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Queen?
'RuPaul's Drag Race' has not only gone on to become one of the most successful reality talent competition shows, but it has also opened the doors and minds of many to the world of drag!
With 13 seasons under his belt, RuPaul has revolutionized the drag industry, bringing it to the mainstream and creating one of the very first shows featuring all LGBTQ+ contestants.
As the show grew more and more in popularity, the careers of each queen began to grow just as much, leaving us all to wonder who the richest drag queen is?
Well, it is none other than Trixie Mattel! The star comes in with an impressive net worth of $10 million, which is quite the feat. The star, who reigns from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, won the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars following her time competing in the seventh season.
Despite coming in sixth, Trixie turned into a fan favorite and was invited back for All-Stars where she took home the win! While her $100,000 grand prize was definitely a nice bonus, Trixie's career has been a success due to her many tours, endorsement deals, and of course, podcast with fellow RPDR queen, Katy Zamolodchikova.
The two launched their podcast, The Bald & The Beautiful where they discuss whatever the heck they want! The show is available for streaming on all platforms including in video format on YouTube.
As if that weren't enough, Trixia has also played a huge role when it comes to her music. In 2017, she released her debut studio album, Two Birds, which reached #2 on the US Heatseeker chart and #6 on the US Indie Chart. The second album was released a year later, all while putting out a third, Barbara, in 2020!
In 2019, Trixie starred in the 2019 documentary, Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts, and landed roles in hit shows such as American Horror Story and Super Drags.
Today, Trixie is now the face and CEO of her very own cosmetics brand, Trixie Cosmetics, which has certainly contributed millions to the star's ever-growing net worth!