There’s no denying that RuPaul is the most famous drag queen on the planet but over the years a few facts have managed to remain under wraps. Below are 8 things you may not know about the media mogul and superstar drag queen.
1. He sleeps with a stuffed animal
RuPaul sleeps with his donkey Jimmy, and has done so since 1986.
2. RuPaul is his real name
With a name like RuPaul, the media and fans have all have been quick to assume the name Rupaul is a stage name; however it really is his real, legal name.
3. He was kicked out of high school
In the 11th grade RuPaul was kicked out of Patrick Henry High School for persistent truancy.
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4. RuPaul is the first and only drag queen to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
RuPaul called it the “the most important moment” in his professional career.
5. He sold his idea for RuPaul’s Drag Race in his first meeting with VH1 execs
6. He was obsessed with drag racing before the show
Believe it or not RuPaul was a major gear-head as a child and was absolutely obsessed with cars and drag racing.
7. He believes that Jimmy Fallon’s Lip Sync Battle is a rip-off of his iconic lip sync for your life segment
RuPaul called the version a “poor rip-off” of his own show.
8. He rocked out in a punk-rock band
During the 80s, he fronted the punk-rock band Wee Wee Pole.
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