Alaska Thunderfuck, a former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, recently shared her experience attending the 2017 Grammy Awards in drag during a podcast episode. She recalled how celebrities at mainstream award shows were uncomfortable around drag queens as they represent a facade that challenges the notion of Hollywood glamour.
Alaska mentioned how she and fellow Drag Race alum Katya were not warmly received at the Grammys, with celebrities like Lea Michele and Kris Jenner seeming less than thrilled to interact with them. She emphasized that drag queens bring a sense of satire and humor to the industry, highlighting the contrast between the perceived reality of Hollywood and the behind-the-scenes reality that drag represents.
Alaska praised a recent Emmys stunt by Season 15 contestant Princess Poppy, who attended the awards show in a goblin costume as a way to challenge the traditional decorum of award shows. The stunt was met with mixed reactions, with Willam noting that it was a deliberate act to disrupt and photobomb celebrities on the red carpet.
Overall, Alaska commended Princess Poppy for her bold statement and pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in the entertainment industry. The episode sparked interest, with Buzzfeed reaching out to representatives for Kris Jenner and Lea Michele for comment on the issue.
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