Pride Yearbook 2023
The first drag queen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe talks bookingIronheartand opposing drag bans.
Shea Coulee believes in the power of manifestation.
When Mama Ru calls you, you got to go.
Now Coulee, who uses she/her and they/them pronouns in drag, has sights set on Hollywood domination.
I was actually living on her couch when I started doing drag.
To see the growth and glowup for both of us, and to watch her direct so beautifully…
I was just really lucky.
Taking up an hours time on stage can just feel so incredibly daunting, she says.
But we sold out 75% of the tour, which was so incredibly validating.
I think I have immaculate taste.
Besides English, fashion is my favorite language.
How do you feel about anti-drag laws popping up across the nation?
It makes me feel annoyed, it makes me feel angry, but it also makes me feel activated.
When you make a run at wieldsome throw in of moral hierarchy, it opens you up to investigation.
By trying to use us as a scapegoat, they put themselves under a microscope.
I feel like we are starting to see conservative politicians, faith leaders being outed foractually harming children.
[Its not] drag queens creating this harm.
What would you say to lawmakers who are opposing the art of drag?
Thats not your job.
Youre not doing your job.
What were some of your go-to songs or artists in high school?
Ive been a Beyonce and Britney [Spears] fan since I was 8.
I was listening to a lot of Alicia Keys.
I liked Amerie and Christina Milian.
Shes on rotation so f*cking much.
Ive lost count of how many times Ive listened toJaguar.
Doja Cat, of course.
SZA, Ariana Grande.
Those would be my girls in rotation.
I dont listen to a lot of male artists.
I really give all my time and money to the girls.
Tell us about your self-care routine and mental health tips.
Or sometimes Ill just sit and doom scroll on TikTok, looking at funny videos and laughing.
Ill meditate in there.
But I just love a good bath.
Whats the most memorable drag show youve ever attended?
Its so hard because Im normally in them.
ButBushwig[in Brooklyn] would be the most memorable for me.
There was so many amazing, incredible performances, and just such a varied representation of drag.
I love all types of drag, I really do.
Who are your favorite drag queens and why?
My favorite makeup artist would beEllis Atlantis, a British queen who won the Netflix showGlow Up.
One of my favorite queens to hang around isJaida Essence Hall.
And one of my faves from Season 9, MissFarrah Moan, is one of my closest friends.
We play video games together.
Weve been on vacations together.
I absolutely adore her.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onJune 15, 2023
