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RuPaul is an LGBTQ entertainment icon. He won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards. As a result, RuPaul is the most-awarded person of color in the award show’s history. He’s the world’s most famous drag queen ever and uses his platform to boost the art form’s footprint around the world. However, RuPaul’s film credits are longer than some fans may realize.

RuPaul is primarily known for ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

'RuPaul's Drag Race' host RuPaul laying down in front of Hollywood star
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RuPaul’s Drag Race first aired in 2009 on Logo TV. The reality competition show moved to VH1 in 2017 with season 9. The main show recently crowned Symone as the winner of season 13. The show has a spinoff called RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Queens have the opportunity to return to the show and win the crown. All Stars 6 crowned season 2 contestant Kylie Sonique Love.

RuPaul’s Drag Race inspired international spinoffs. Drag Race Thailand, Canada’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under, Drag Race Holland, Drag Race España, and the upcoming Drag Race Italia are only the beginning. World of Wonder continues to expand the increasingly-popular franchise to capitalize on RuPaul’s success to the best of its ability.

All 26 RuPaul movies in order

RuPaul has starred in 26 movies at the time of writing. Some of his appearances are cameos, but he’s always a fun addition to a movie cast. RuPaul has occasionally starred as male-presenting, but he gets into drag for some performances. He’s currently slated for two movies expected later this year and sometime next year. However, RuPaul is likely to star in more films in the future, but see below for the full list of RuPaul movies in order.

  1. RuPaul Is: Starbooty! (1987) – Starbooty
  2. Crooklyn (1994) – Connie
  3. The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) – Mrs. Cummings
  4. Wigstock: The Movie (1995) – Himself
  5. Blue in the Face (1995) – Dancer
  6. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) – Rachel Tensions
  7. Red Ribbon Blues (1995) – Duke
  8. A Mother’s Prayer (1995) – Deacon “Dede”
  9. Fled (1996) – Himself
  10. A Very Brady Sequel (1996) – Mrs. Cummings
  11. An Unexpected Life (1998) – Charles
  12. EDtv (1999) – RuPaul
  13. But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) – Mike
  14. The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000) – Narrator
  15. The Truth About Jane (2000) – Jimmy
  16. For the Love of May (2000) – Jimbo
  17. Who is Cletis Tout? (2001) – Ginger Markum
  18. Dangerous Liaisons (2005) – Himself
  19. Zombie Prom: The Movie (2006) – Delilah Strict
  20. Starrbooty (2007) – Starrbooty/Cupcake
  21. Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild (2008) – Tyrell Tyrelle
  22. Hurricane Bianca (2016) – Weather Man
  23. Show Dogs (2018) – Persephone (Voice)
  24. Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019) – Herself
  25. The Bitch Who Stole Christmas (2021)
  26. Hitpig (2022)

The Sony Pictures TV deal

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RuPaul’s production company RuCo entered a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television. He plans to continue making LGBTQ content, including television and movies. RuPaul himself might not necessarily star in everything, but he will certainly be involved in the content’s creation to some degree.

RuPaul’s Drag Race winners have the potential to increase their platform. Queens who have an interest in acting could be an excellent way to marry the television show and future projects. Symone is one of the winners who has expressed passion for continuing their acting career.

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