For years, we have seen the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race drop THOUSANDS of doll hairs in the name of beauty and glamour for the show. Queens like Gottmik, Mo Heart, and Trinity The Tuck have all opened up about spending upwards of $20,000 on their respective seasons when it comes to looks. Season 15's Mistress Isabelle Brooks even put herself at the top, saying she spent over $100,00 during her time on the competition, with $40,000 of that on the finale looks alone. It's no secret: Drag can cost you a coin!
Last week, several queens reunited for an All Stars 9 watch party at Roscoe's Tavern in Chicago. The watch party was hosted by Naysha Lopez and joining her on stage was Batty Davis, Kara Mel D'Ville, Willam, and Scarlett BoBo. While discussing the looks presented on the main stage, Naysha dropped a little rumor on Plastique Tiara's All Stars budget.
While reviewing Plastique's runway look, Naysha said: "I heard a little rumor, allegedly that she spent $250,000 on her runways."
Although Plastique has not confirmed this rumor, by the caliber of looks she has been serving on All Stars 9 so far, it's safe to say we would not be surprised. Even Naysha agreed, saying, "So far, it f**king looks like it. Everything is stoned for the gods, the hair is custom for every single look, it's looking sickening.”
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IF the rumor is true, it would make Plastique Tiara the highest confirmed spender on RuPaul's Drag Race thus far. Even though this queen is spending ALL the green on her look, she has still managed to create masterpieces with her own hands. She even gagged RuPaul and Michelle Visage during episode 2's design challenge.
It's INSANE to hear the amount of money the queens spend to stunt. In the same breath, it makes us love them even more! SPEND THAT MONEY, HONEY! With Gottmik's off-the-runway Versace looks and Plastique's expanding angel wings, there is no telling just how much these queens are willing to spend.
Head to Paramount+ to catch up on All Stars 9 and to see more incredible (and EXPENSIVE) looks from the queens!