Despite the task at hand, she picks up anyway.
“I’m glad people are realizing our art is actually art,” Hall says.
“Sometimes it takes a while, but we’re worth it.”
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winners Lawrence Chaney, Shea Coulee, Symone, Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka, and Envy Peru unite for EW’s LGBTQ+ Pride issue interview.Courtesy of Lawrence Chaney, Shea Coulee, Jaida Essence Hall, Priyanka, and Envy Peru; Symone photo shot by Max Bronner.
“It can be done, and I’m going to do it.
And there’s room for more.
Paramount+ also greenlitQueen of the Universe, a Eurovision-style contest starring queens from different countries.
“It’s a singing competition like no other,” Barbato and Bailey tease in an email.
“Of course, they’re never simplysinging.
There’s always a show to go with it!”
“That’s great, but I also have bills the other 11 months of the year.
Under the spotlight, Priyanka wants people to see that “I’m gay all year round….
Hire me for a fall campaign or for your Christmas launch.
It’s up to us the leaders who have the crowns to educate people higher up.”
That tenacity, Hall jokes, makes queens the “roaches of the universe.”
She continues: “No matter what you do, baby, we’re going to be around.
We’re not going anywhere, ever!”
Except, maybe, all the way to the bank.
