Celebrity
The drag queen and business mogul has won the Emmy for Outstanding Host six times in six years.
So far,14 seasonsofDrag Racehave aired, while theseventh season ofAll Starsis set to premiere in May 2022.
RuPaul hostedDrag U, while former contestantAlyssa Edwardscreated her a reality series with RuPaul titledDancing Queen.
After succeeding in the U.S.,Drag Raceexpanded to other countries.
That article is from 2013, and its likely his salary has increased since then.
Drag Race Extensions
The TV host has expanded hisDrag Raceempire in many directions, including into live experiences.
In 2018, beauty brands that sold merchandise at DragCon racked up more than$8 millionin on-site sales.
TV & Film
Aside fromDrag Race, RuPaul has been active in TV and film for decades.
What he makes from these hosting roles isnt publicly available.
Julie Newmar, The Truth About Jane, Show Dogs,andThe Bitch Who Stole Christmas.
Books
Throughout his career RuPaul has authored three books, which cover an array of topics.
In 1995, as his star was still rising, he publishedLettin It All Hang Out, an autobiography.
His next release didnt come until 2010, whenWorkin' It!
RuPaul’s Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Stylecame out asDrag Racewas becoming popular.
In 2018, he publishedGuRu.
He has also produced dozens of singles, many of which are now used onDrag Race.
In addition to making music, RuPaul recorded a podcast for years.
They even taped episodes onDrag Raceat times.
He has also leveraged his fan base to sell RuPaul-branded items.
He also once soldchocolate bars, which became importantin Season 14ofDrag Race.
In 2013, he launched his debut makeup collaboration withColorevolution, which was noted for beingespecially bright and pigmented.
Six years later, he and Mally Beauty soldanother branded lineon QVC.
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This article was originally published onApril 23, 2022
