After years of hiding, Adore Delano is finally embracing her true self, and feeling better than ever
A post shared by Adore Delano (@adoredelano)This profile is part of Queerty’s 2023 Out For Good series, recognizing public figures who’ve had the courage to come out and make a difference in the past year.Name: Adore Delano, 34 Bio: Adore Delano is a drag performer and singer-songwriter.
She first captured the hearts of millions when she appeared on American Idol at the age of 16 in 2008. Two years later, she swapped microphones for wigs and heels when she joined the Season 6 cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
There, she made it to fourth place before getting eliminated – amassing a following who simply ahem, adored her likability, humor, and attempts to make even Party City look chic.
She came back for season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, eventually leaving the show for personal reasons. Coming out: In late July, the Drag Race alum revealed via an Instagram video that she is transgender – an announcement that was instantly celebrated by fellow Drag Racers Jinx Monsoon, Kornbread and Willow Pill, actresses Selma Blair and Maisie Williams, and more.
