This Video Of Anne Hathaway In Tears While Talking About 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Is Giving Us So Much Life Right Now
RuPaul's Drag Race has been on for eleven years now. Crazy, right?
Queer people have never been given so much concentrated representation. And now, with that show on VH1, we are part of a mainstream circle.
It's exciting--and Anne Hathaway agrees.
On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Anne Hathaway revealed her obsession with RuPaul.
Colbert gave Hathaway the surprise of her life when RuPaul came on stage to say hello.
"Oh my GOD!" she says, jumping up to hug her icon.
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Hathaway revealed that she watched RPDR as "comfort food" to make herself feel better.
Immediately as RuPaul showed up, Hathaway got choked up.
And when asked what her favorite moments on the show were, she cited drag queen Monet X Change.
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"Monet X Change's entire journey… How amazing she was in season 10," she said. "I really take this very seriously!"
She went on to laud the queen's growth while basically sobbing:
"And then the growth between season 10 and season 11 [she means All Stars 4] and how she stepped her p*ssy up. I felt that because since I've been an actress I felt like I've been stepping my p*ssy up. I'm just so thrilled for her and me and you."
RuPaul, meanwhile, couldn't help but giggle the whole time.
Anne Hathaway talking about Drag Race and Monét X Change, I'm screaming 💀 https://t.co/YgwCjxO9MV— benjamin dean (@benjamin dean) 1557308072
(Anne, it was actually All Stars 4 and not Season 11 in which Monet stepped her p*ssy up, but we forgive you.)
@NotAgainBen @feistyfrank ruined when she said season 11 instead of as4 :/— 𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 (@𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯) 1557321251
People are wondering how Monet would feel to know Princess Mia herself is a big ol' stan:
@NotAgainBen Have you seen this yet @monetxchange ?????— Joe🥤 (@Joe🥤) 1557326548
@NotAgainBen @brnwld Anne Hathaway stans @monetxchange and I’m here for it— chunky legend (@chunky legend) 1557321900
@NotAgainBen https://t.co/HMMoVXgOq6— Twitter TV (@Twitter TV) 1557330047
@NotAgainBen she was star struck, poor thing is probably embarrassed for not saying as4 :(( i love this— sam (@sam) 1557329476
@NotAgainBen @bloxhamboy1991 I mean if she's as into RPDR as she says she is, she would have said the growth betwee… https://t.co/V5UMQwCegO— Mr Big (@Mr Big) 1557318421
Monet X Change did go on to win All Stars 4, along with queen Trinity "The Tuck" Taylor, making them the first co-winners in Drag Race herstory.along with queen Trinity "The Tuck" Taylor, making them the first co-winners in Drag Race herstory.
@NotAgainBen @Coreyobr Love love love!— jgreen799 (@jgreen799) 1557325470
@NotAgainBen https://t.co/s0Nq3AIOA6— j (@j) 1557329536
Drag Race season 11 is still airing. Six queens remain.
Who do we think Anne Hathaway's favorite is this go 'round?
Miley Cyrus Just Got All Dragged Up For The Premiere Of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'—And She's Kinda Hot, Not Gonna Lie
In preparation for her debut as a guest judge for the eleventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race, Miley Cyrus pulled a gender switcheroo and went undercover as a production crew member from a company called World of Wonder.
Going icognito under the alias, "Barry 'B.J.' Johnson," her mission was to catch some queens by surprise.
So she donned a black t-shirt, some faux facial hair and adopted a worthy enough gait on her way to meet some drag queens.
"I love me some f—ing beautiful women!" exclaimed the former Hannah Montana star.
Operation: gonna-make-some-queens-scream was well underway and Miley's preparation was captured in this clip posted on Instagram.
Fans loved it:
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There were no cutting corners here. It was a close shave all the way.
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Final touches.
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This didn't mark her first appearance ever on Drag Race, although this was her debut on the panel as a judge. She was spotted watching the season 7 finale in 2015.
So how did she do? The tables have turned and the queens judged her judging duties.
Silky Nutmeg Ganache, one of the new contestants this season gained newfound respect for the "Party in the U.S.A." pop singer. She told EW:
"You know what, it's so different to see her as a guest judge."
"Because, you know, as people it's only human to have your own reservations or outlooks of people…"
"I found a new love for her because you have to realize people are human and now that I'm in the media world, I understand things a little bit more."
Ariel Versace sang her praises for the 26-year-old.
"You know, Miley is a crazy girl. She's going to be so much fun to watch. She always has such high energy. And we're able to feed off of her energy."
"She gave really good feedback to us. She gave us a pep talk, made us feel really comfortable about the first episode. We're like, 'Oh my god, we're here. It's insanity.' But she kinda was just like, 'Keep breathing, keep it moving.' It was really cool."
Did she fool anyone? We'll have to tune in and find out.
Rev your engines everyone! The new season of RuPaul's Drag Race begins February 28 9 p.m. ET on VH1.
You Can Now Take A College Course Studying RuPaul's Drag Race—So Where Do We Apply?
We can all learn a thing or two about all things drag, so why not enroll in a course to make us all feel smart and fabulous?
RuPaul's drag competition show forever changed the landscape of trite reality TV by exerting its colorful, sassy, and uncompromisingly bitchy entertainment on the consciousness of American audiences starved for something new and audacious.
RuPaul's Drag Race became a pop culture staple right out the gate after the premiere season debuted on February 2, 2009 on the Logo Channel.
The impact was immediate.
It gave voice to an oppressed demographic and inspired others to embrace themselves no matter who they are, because "If You Can't Love Yourself How In The Hell Are You Gonna Love Somebody Else?"
There's a new course at the New School in Manhattan offering a full-semester spring course called, "RuPaul's Drag Race and Its Impact," according to NY Post.
"We look to understand how the media phenomenon has shaped the way a wide public view the art form of female impers… https://t.co/5nBnOJ88ER— The New School (@The New School) 1548346880
Class is currently in session after starting last week.
Helmed by drag aficionado and historian Joe E. Jeffrey, the course will explore the reality TV competition's influence on contemporary culture while also delving into drag history.
@UberFacts https://t.co/JxJLnFKcUo— ANerdByAnyOtherName (@ANerdByAnyOtherName) 1548302977
Jeffrey shared what students could expect from the curriculum.
"You might be surprised at the amount of academic writing that has been published focused on 'RuPaul's Drag Race.'"
"I put this class together not only due to my love of drag performance but also to spark serious critical thought and analysis into something many people would poo-poo as not worthy of such deep concern."
@Ericka_Noelle @UberFacts I need to be in this class— Ryan Riley (@Ryan Riley) 1548309158
He added that the course will explore "audience demographics, historicizing the show's lineage and scrutinizing such concerns as race, ethnicity, aesthetics and body image as presented in the broadcasts."
"We look to understand how the media phenomenon has shaped the way a wide public view the art form of female impersonation and how the program has changed the profession itself."
YYAAASSS!! So excited for @NinaWest to school the children 👏🏽👏🏽#DragRace https://t.co/1lZVC51wpn— Nick 🏳️🌈 (@Nick 🏳️🌈) 1548358139
Ladies, start your engines (and learn)! https://t.co/uJHqyDmzq9 | @RuPaulsDragRace— Preen.ph (@Preen.ph) 1548392400
Don't expect to attend a series of lectures.
In addition to watching educational documentaries like, The Queen, Paris Is Burning and Wigstock: The Movie, students will be expected to participate in some challenges, including a "final runway creative project."
While there is no confirmation of a cameo from a Drag Race alum, Jeffreys hinted about the possibility of one.
How did he become inspired to start teaching a course on all things drag?
It stemmed from something deeper in addition to his passion for drag performance.
"I put this class together not only due to my love of drag performance but also to spark serious critical thought and analysis into something many people would poo-poo as not worthy of such deep concern."
On Thursday, new competitors were announced for RPDR's 11th season on VH1, in which RuPaul teased, "go WIG or go home."
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The reigning queen, decorated with three Emmys, issued a statement promising:
"Dare I say, this might be the most sickening season of all time."
And look who is back!
They have announced season 11th Rupaul's drag race and Vanjie is in it. I couldnt have ask for anything better https://t.co/Hp1LX6wRwK— Jud (fcb era) (@Jud (fcb era)) 1548366564
Miss Vanjie!
@RuPaulsDragRace YASSSS!!!! @VanessaVanjie I'm literally... #DragRace https://t.co/b3URsVy0Fz— Chizzy (@Chizzy) 1548363884
Start your engines, y'all.
It's going to be a fierce ride.
For those of you who are students, this is required viewing material.