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Cherry Jones flick of 2002
not being able to understand but still believing what someone tells you. Real allyship is caring for people outside of your bubble.
It's incredible that a young kid was able to make such an impact on someone's life.
And that he understood something that it took me thirty years to learn.
Some never learn.
Some never will, sadly. I had a similar journey with understanding my own gender, sexuality and identity. Initially, the labels I adopted helped me to find a place that felt most right for me. However, those labels began to feel limiting. I came to understand that labels can't describe every human experience. Whichever way my gender, sexuality and identity express itself at a particular time is me at that moment, and it's correct.
Has being a celebrity helped or made the process more difficult?
Being in the public eye is not something I would wish on anyone unless they have a dream of being something bigger than themselves. Like, as Courtney Act, I want a band and sequenced costumes and dancers… and all that cost a lot of money! You need a big auditorium filled with people to pay for that shit. So, the loss of anonymity is worth it for me. But whenever I see someone going on one of the reality shows with no purpose except to be famous, I always want to tell them 'Don't do it! It's not worth it!' There are better ways than fame to find happiness and contentment. Invest in friends and family and find real purpose.
What have you gained from reality TV fame?
I have a lot to be thankful for. My friendships with Bianca, Adore and Darienee on Drag Race. I love them. Also, winning Celebrity Big Brother was so epic and life changing.
The Drag Race phenomenon has really exploded over the years. Has it gotten to be too much?
The Drag Race universe has expanded beyond anyone's wildest expectations. It can be hard to keep up with these days! But truthfully, I hope it gets even bigger! I still love watching the shows though I tend to focus on the OG series, All Stars and of course Downunder.
What are you most nervous about people discovering in Caught in the Act?
I don't know if I am nervous, but I'm interested to see what the fans do with all the behind the scenes Drag Race stories.
Has RuPaul unblocked you yet?
Yes, RuPaul has unblocked me.
