"In 2021, I was the first Black trans Victoria's Secret model. Which is, like, so major. But then, ever since then, I feel like that kind of spiral took off my career from there, and it just [led] to more and more opportunities."
It's been amazing. It's been such a welcoming, like a homecoming, especially when I talk to other Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders. People from all over Polynesia, they can connect and relate and see someone that looks like them and has the same culture, the same upbringing as them, really makes them feel like they're part of a community. That's what drag has been able to make, and what Drag Race has been able to globalize, is making a lot more spaces for community building.
"I knew we didn't see eye to eye about Roberta. George was a World War II guy; he couldn't see past the comedic part of a transgender woman who'd been an NFL player."
I have to tell you, I auditioned for young Kurt back in the day. And, are you ready? Guess what other character I auditioned for... It was Jake Puckerman. I'm going to let that sit.
Kylie Sonique Love expressed her enthusiasm for a potential All Winners' season, stating she is "one thousand per cent" willing to return, emphasizing her love for performing.
"If there's something in you that says, 'I don't think this is a great idea', don't do it. Don't spend a second doing anything that doesn't bring you joy... if it's not filling you up, stop."
Janet Mock and her writing team allegedly ripped off Carmen Carrera's real-life storyline for Angel's character on Pose, according to Carrera. She expressed feeling overlooked despite the story similarities and highlighted the lack of acknowledgment or compensation.