RuPaul: I place kindness and sweetness at the top of my list of human virtues and, second, a big fat ass. ... GLAMOUR UK. or. Not Now. RuPaul: I don’t have breasts, but when I do my push-up bra, I have the biggest boobies in the world! A detailed explainer of Sam & Zara's relationship, Sam Thompson on getting back with Zara McDermott, Tommy Fury on when he and Molly-Mae will have kids. The New Yorker. or. Marie Claire UK. Not Now. RuPaul: In school, my teacher told me, “Ru, don’t take life too seriously.” As I got older, I really understood what he was saying. And [I’d like to] try to eke out some time in Wyoming [where he owns a 60,000 acre ranch] for the quietness. There’s so many places in the world where you’re not allowed to be gay and women aren’t allowed to have a voice. She makes me laugh. Town & Country. Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox. ... GLAMOUR UK. Me and my friends were all punk rock – combat boots, smeared lipstick, ratty wigs and hairy chests. cosmopolitan.com 11 Relationship Podcasts If You'd Rather Listen to Other People's Love Problems Than Deal With Your Own Nicole Byer is the only "expert" I need in life. 3.4M likes this. It’s all about proportions and that’s true for everyone. RuPaul: Being a little brown kid in the ghetto, when those three girls [Diana Ross’s band, The Supremes] came onto the television, it was a major occurrence. Community See All. Magazine. It’s morning where he is, in California, and they’re experiencing terrible wildfires. RuPaul: I love Drag Race for that reason – watching these men give themselves permission to behave in ways that society would not let them and then watching the emotions come up. Elite Daily. Jade: Creativity is good for the soul. Forgot account? As a pop artist, you can become very wrapped up in how you’re meant to look. HELLO! About See All. Log In. Jade: A producer that we worked with at the start said to us,“When one woman walks into a room, a few heads turn. Jade: You seem to strike a really good balance of keeping your relationships and career quite separate? Media/News Company. RuPaul: You’re very smart to do that. You have to focus on how the human eye will interpret the silhouette. RuPaul: There’s a chemistry to what you are. #SummitNews (via reportr) The latest celebrity news, gossip, entertainment news and features. When I first started talking to my boyfriend [actor and musician Jordan Stephens], I discovered he did a movie where he played a drag queen and I was like, right, that’s it. Elite Daily. In September, Ru won his fifth consecutive Emmy award for Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Competition Program. I just want to say a massive thank you for talking to me, and for myself as a woman of colour in the pop industry. The UK is among the first countries in the world to roll out a vaccination program. I'm Cosmopolitan's Entertainment Director. And I won’t be told otherwise!” I’ve never looked back because I’m quite rectangular and I’ve got little boobies. Thanks to the scientific developments of foam rubber. Hearst Corp is responsible for this Page. RuPaul: You were wonderful and your kindness and sweetness really shone through. Show. Forgot account? That is what the show really is about – the tenacity of the human spirit. See more of Cosmopolitan on Facebook. Create New Account. Log In. Cosmopolitan Philippines. Magazine. Create New Account. ©2020 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. That combination is dynamite. Forgot account? And the rest is history. RuPaul: As a kid, I knew I would be famous. 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W Magazine. I think it’s one of the reasons why we’ve been together 10 years next year. See more of Cosmopolitan UK on Facebook. Related Pages. See more of Cosmopolitan on Facebook. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Elite Daily. Everybody should do a version of their super-exaggerated drag, just to see what superpowers emerge once you put the costume on! Not Now. Magazine. Media/News Company. Registered in England 112955. Log In. She later posted on Instagram that he had inspired her as a performer, “whilst giving me the confidence in myself I never knew I had”. Create New Account. Minutes later, Jade appears. Forgot account? See more of Cosmopolitan UK on Facebook. Media/News Company. Give my love to your mom! So we're still keeping up with the Kardashians, then? See more of Cosmopolitan on Facebook. Cosmopolitan Philippines. RuPaul rocks up first. Diana Ross is, for me, the original pop icon. Jade: Me too. Log In. Hi. Breaking news, inspiring fashion, provocative features, luxurious beauty and the hottest insider info: welcome to Marie Claire UK I'm I'm and we're going to play a game of song Association with El We'll be given a word and we'll have 10 seconds to … Cosmopolitan. Create New Account. Create New Account. Magazine. Public. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 10,413,642 people like this. See more of Cosmopolitan on Facebook. RuPaul: I knew people would like it. Jade: It was one of the best days of my life. But at the same time, keeping the balance of who I am professionally and who I am on a personal level. or. It’s now clocked up 12 seasons in the US, and in 2018 The New York Times suggested it was “the most radical show on TV”. 474.6k Followers, 1,002 Following, 10.5k Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Cosmopolitan UK (@cosmopolitanuk) RuPaul: And you know, I have a big old fat ass. Jade: How did your friendship start with Michelle? But I didn’t know it would have such a social impact! ... GLAMOUR UK. That was the beginning. Magazine. The UK version may be a relatively new phenomenon, but the franchise was born in 2009. You can also SUBSCRIBE HERE or read on Apple News+. Underneath her profile picture, it says Norma – she’s accidentally logged in using her mum’s account. He’s perfect. Log In. That’s quite rare, for a girl band to survive without killing each other. or. Forgotten account? The New Yorker. Create New Account. It was a thrill to speak with you. Getting to see you in drag was incredible. The world of pop music is different from when the curtain goes down and who you are behind the scenes. Jade: It’s true! Jade: Who did you look up to in the drag world? Jade and RuPaul first met at DragCon in LA in 2017. Magazine. For the uninitiated, it’s a fabulous hybrid of reality TV and talent contest, where drag queens compete in various challenges. PopSugar. There’s something in our collective DNA that when we see a group of women together, [we think] there’s something important happening. Like this article? W Magazine. or. Create New Account. Rimmel London. Registered in England 112955. or. Jade: And what does the future hold for you? 1,041 talking about this. The Braid Up. Create New Account. Magazine. Early on, when I started my career in Atlanta, in 1982, it was a mecca for drag queens. I relate to that because it’s taken me a lot of time to gain the courage to completely be myself in everyday life. RuPaul: It’s funny, with Michelle, after seeing her so many different places, I realised, “Wait a minute, we were supposed to be together.” It’s like the universe saying, “Hey, I’m trying to tell you something.”. RuPaul: If you get too wrapped up in how others see you... if you break through that, you have such a rich life. Sign me up! We respond. Log In. She’s one of a kind. ... GLAMOUR UK. Talking of superfans, the first time I met you, I was overwhelmed. Here's what happened when Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall sat down for a chat with the world's most famous drag queen. Jade: Did you realise the impact that the show would have on the LGBTQ+ community? Glamour. Magazine. Marie Claire UK. I feel bad sometimes on the [Drag Race] panel because we cut up like girlfriends and I don’t want the others to feel left out but we have a natural chemistry together. The New Yorker. I feel like lockdown was the universe’s way of saying,“Everybody needs to spend some time in quiet. The Drag Race phenomenon is a celebration of people who have taken the opportunity, wherever they live, to express themselves. Magazine. Magazine. Fans think Taylor left cryptic clues in her new album, From Kris to Kylie: Their 13 year transformation. RuPaul: She’s a good egg. A bit of padding goes a long way on stage. or. Magazine. It's Bam Bam. A straight man who’s willing to dress in drag and loves being queer and feminine. ©2020 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. I'm Jenny. RuPaul: I think drag is like Clark Kent to Superman. Paris Hilton on being the original influencer, Michelle Keegan opens up about imposter syndrome, Laura Whitmore on her life in the spotlight, How Vanessa Hudgens went from HSM to Hollywood, Little Mix on friendship, fame and finding love. You’ve really helped me to become the performer I am today. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Teen Vogue. Entertainment website. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Cosmopolitan. “Sorry, I’ve got no idea why I’m signed in as my mam,” says Jade. I met her in 1988. Media/News Company. Being at home for a few months gave me time to hone in on what makes me happy. You really helped me to do that. RuPaul: She is. GLAMOUR UK. or. Create New Account. A revista feminina mais vendida no mundo. I started collaborating with the designer Zaldy in 1992 and boom! And I want this to be cinched. But I’ve never had a problem with being alone. Jade: It says a lot when you’re capable of finding happiness within yourself and not feeling like you need that constant validation of being around people. ©2020 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. We're black Pink. I'm Lisa. Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Not Now. See more of Cosmopolitan on Facebook. I always felt like an observer. Over the years she popped up in different situations and I thought, “My goodness, this is someone who I really need to get to know.” I like her a lot. I loved your collaboration with Miley Cyrus [Cattitude]. Seventeen. Jade: When you both start cracking up, it’s TV gold. RuPaul: [Laughs] I’ve learned so much over the years [from him]. Even as a kid, I always felt like I was the little boy who fell to earth. Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Cosmopolitan Philippines. That’s why drag is so important, because it says, “I can change my identity at a whim.” Everybody is wearing a mask. Registered in England 112955. Show. Log In. It’s my first professional love. ... GLAMOUR UK. Magazine. Magazine. Media/News Company. Not Now. Because you started your major career on a competition show, you know what constructive criticism is and how to give it to [the contestants] in a way that’s sweet and kind. Magazine. Tell me about your influences... RuPaul: I love country music, jazz and, of course, pop music. I feel so bad for men in our culture, because the rule book says that men after 13 are not supposed to show emotion. Everybody was born naked and the rest is drag. RuPaul: That’s a lovely compliment. So, tell me, what have you been doing during lockdown? It wasn’t until I got on stage that I would put this persona on and channel drag queens. She’s super smart. I’ll always be grateful for that. When I first started watching Drag Race, I was telling my stylist, “I want hip pads. See more of Cosmopolitan on Facebook. Jade: Motown is the reason I got into music. Jade: We’ve both had successful music careers. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK series 2 (BBC Three) and RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 (in the US) are expected to air in early 2021. Not Now. Magazine. Log In. Kenzie Ziegler Performs 'Donuts' in The Tub, In a Ballgown. Jade: 100%. Their conversation takes place as he’s preparing to launch the second season of Drag Race UK on the BBC. See more of Cosmopolitan on Facebook. And don’t come out until you do your homework!”. Publisher. Little Mix’s new album, Confetti, is out on 6th November. Well, I like to tell myself I do. Jade: I’ve always got time in the diary, Ru... whenever you want me on there, I will make space! Jade: I think it was meant to be with us. Yeah. I’d love that. Jade: It’s been quite nice for myself and the girls to take a step back because we are always on the go. Community See All. Even if you’re not a performer, if you’re in an office job, that’s like a stage, and having a life on your own is just as important. There are multiple international versions (it launched in Canada this year) and even yearly RuPaul’s DragCon events. Jade: It’s really important for me that whoever I find relationship-wise loves drag culture. Go to your damn room. Prince Harry is set to appear in a stand-up comedy show, Stand Up For Heroes, to raise money for veterans and military families. I hope you’re well, hope you’re happy and I hope to see you soon. Find our podcast 'All The Way With...' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the Acast app. or. It was at DragCon. RuPaul: Ever since The Supremes, I’ve always loved a girl band. And Motown and disco. RuPaul, his friend Michelle Visage and guest judges (including Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga) adjudicate the catwalk finale, before a lip-sync battle commences between the bottom two contestants. Log In. I’m so proud of how it’s brought so much joy to so many people. The RuPaul's Drag Race season 13 contestants are here! I just wanted to have a little chinwag. Pages Liked by Page. Jade: Maybe you’ve got a thing for members of bands and that’s why you warmed to me a little bit? Then, when I started to get really serious and got a record deal, I did my Glamazon drag, which is what we do today. Endometriosis Awareness. I really appreciate how nice you were and your suit was lovely. I got told off a few times [during filming] as I kept turning to talk to you. From dance group [The Soul System] to radio DJ, to a rapper on The Bodyguard soundtrack, she’s done everything. Cosmopolitan UK's December/January issue is out on 29th October and available for purchase online and via Readly. See More triangle-down; Superman is about someone who has powers they haven’t quite discovered yet. 1.6M likes. The minute somebody thinks they are more important, that’s where it starts to go wrong. When will you be featuring on the Little Mix album? Forgot account? Then I moved to New York to make money, so I decided to glam it up. RuPaul: I like to stay busy. RuPaul laughs hysterically. Publisher. As fans will know, Jade was a guest judge on the first series and is a huge supporter of the show.The UK version may be a relatively new phenomenon, but the franchise was born in 2009. RuPaul: As soon as possible. It’s 5.30pm on a Thursday evening in the UK when RuPaul Charles and Jade Thirlwall jump on a video call. See More triangle-down; Pages Liked by This Page. or. The New York Times. AJ And The Queen is available on Netflix. RuPaul: Why do you think so many other girl bands dismember after a few years? But I’ve learned to embrace that, and that’s what drag culture is about. But when a group of women walk into the room, every head turns.” That’s something we’ve always thought when we’ve lacked confidence. Drag is a hoot. I was about to buy a $1,000 doll to get the chance to meet you and then I bumped into Michelle Visage and she was like, “Oh girl, come here.” One thing I judge people on is if they make everyone in the room feel just as important. RuPaul: We continue to grow Drag Race. The Braid Up. Log In. Cher, David Bowie, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton – I mixed all of those together and came up with who I would be. 10,620,091 people follow this. 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