Photos of RuPaul Through the Years
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RuPaul is arguably the most famous drag queen in the world and the creator of RuPaul’s Drag Race, paved the way for future drag superstars. But RuPaul Charles isn’t just a fashion queen, he’s written books, songs, hosts talk shows, has acting gigs on numerous TV shows, including his own short-lived Netflix show that. AJ and the queen and of course his role as host and producer Drag racing. Somehow, the multi-talented superstar still finds time looking great every time he steps out of the house. Whether it’s a tight, super-short dress, a beaded evening gown or a gorgeous piece, the look is always going to be great. We’ve rounded up some of the most memorable and iconic fan looks from the past. So sashay your way through this gallery and get ready for some retro fun.
first out of 21
1979
RuPaul is famously quoted as saying, “We are all born naked and the rest is drag.” His stripped-down look from his youth is really the blank slate for some amazingly charismatic looks to come.
2 out of 21
1990
In full party mode at NYC’s Roxy nightclub.
3 out of 21
1990
Ru made a Foxy Brown look. Check out the boots!
4 out of 21
1992
Right before Ru’s hit “Supermodel (You Better Work)” rocked the charts, she posed right in the middle of NYC’s Times Square.
5 out of 21
1992
Love the little black dress (and we mean small!).
6 out of 21
1993
RuPaul showed this super patriotic one-piece look at the Gay Rights Campaign in April 1993.
7 out of 21
1993
RuPaul has befriended a lot of celebs, this is Ru befriending the great, late comedian Joan Rivers.
8 out of 21
1993
Speaking of celebrities, peep Ru is surrounded by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl of Nirvana.
9 out of 21
1994
You know you’ve achieved iconic status when you perform with Sir Elton John. This is RuPaul and Elton rocking the Brit Awards.
ten out of 21
1995
Forget the Victoria Secret angels for a while, RuPaul has a winged look at the VH1 Fashion And Music Awards.
11 out of 21
1996
Another yellow dress, but if something works, why change it? Plus, this mermaid’s seaweed jacket is an unforgettable touch.
twelfth out of 21
1998
RuPaul and Anna Nicole Smith pair up in anything but basic little black dresses.
13 out of 21
1998
Michelle Visage will have a field day messing around with this wig if it works Drag racing but to be fair, this look is from one of Ru’s acting gigs while guesting on Nash Bridge.
14 out of 21
2000
Loved this casual look with a rather tame leopard print hat for the Sundance Film Festival.
15 out of 21
2000
If you’re going to honor Diana Ross, you’d better come out looking amazing, and RuPaul took that challenge out of the park. This VH1 Divas 2000 The suit has gold, sparkles, features and a big lioness wig.
16 out of 21
2004
Add gold in this glamorous cowboy look for Wigstock. The tiny waist is to want to die.
17 out of 21
2009
Over the past decade or so, RuPaul has been regularly spotted on the red (or in this case, blue) carpet wearing some perfectly tailored pieces, and this pattern combination is the point. remarkable.
18 out of 21
2017
At Fashion Does Drag Ball, Ru chose a more streetwear men’s drag, which, of course, he nailed.
19 out of 21
2018
And while his public appearance is now mostly clothing, you can still see Ru in his deadly drag suit and weekly wig (like this black and white number) on his runway. RuPaul’s Drag Race.
20 out of 21
2018
Ru isn’t the shrinking wallflower in this foliage-like suit at Variety And Women In Film’s 2018 Pre-Emmy Celebration.
21 out of 21
2019
Ru looked phenomenal in this hot pink zebra-striped suit, with some feathers and sparkles for the last pre-pandemic Met Gala event.
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