Starlet, 23, Surrey
Pronouns out of drag: He / Him
Pronouns in drag: She / Her
Tell us about yourself!
My name is Starlet, I’m 23, I’m from Surrey and I’m the polished, silver screen beauty pinup of Series 4.
I live in Surrey but I'm originally from Johannesburg in South Africa. I moved here with my family six years ago. Growing up in South Africa, I had very little understanding of LGBTQ+ culture and I’d never even seen a drag queen, but now I’m in the UK, that’s all changed!
How would you describe your drag look?
My look is about exuding the vintage beauty and glamour of the silver screen. I’m a beautiful young rising star of Hollywood and all eyes are on me. I’m a living walking vintage movie star!
What can you expect to see at a Starlet show?
I’m quite an established looks queen, but I’m gently tippy toeing into the performance side of drag. If you came to one of my shows, you’d see the perfect woman on stage with loads of rhinestones, and a feather fan or two.
Where does your drag name comes from?
My drag name pays collective homage to all of my favourite old movie stars. They were all beautiful starlets dresses in stunning couture. My favourite starlets are Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Lana Turner, Grace Kelly and so many more!
How long have you been doing drag for?
I’ve been doing drag for three or four years - you lose count after two!
What makes you stand out?
I have a unique and distinct look and I've got a very good eye. I’m creative and versatile. I put all of my energy into perfecting every tiny detail of my look and every one of my looks has its own unique fantasy. Drag is my greatest passion.
Are you competitive?
I think I'm the most competitive person I know. I've always got to be the best at what I'm doing. People sometimes think, I’m a bitch. I’m not. I'm quite sweet. I blame it on my eyebrows!
How does it feel to be a Ru Girl?
It feels amazing to be here. It’s something I’ve been waiting for my whole life. I genuinely love drag. It’s the first thing I think of in the morning when I wake up and the last thing I think of when I go to bed at night. Every second of the day, I’m thinking about my next look. It feels pretty good to be here. I’m getting a chance to live my fantasy.
