Carson Kressley reflects on Drag Race’s influential impact on pop culture: “Visibility is important”
Queer Eye star Carson Kressley has opened up about the importance of RuPaul’s Drag Race in a new interview. Since its debut in 2009, pop culture enthusiasts have immersed themselves in the sickening and gag-worthy drag competition series.
While Drag Race has been praised for its creative maxi-challenges and its extensive roster of iconic queens, the show has also been lauded for highlighting different facets of the LGBTQ+ community.
In a recent interview with the Star Observer, Kressley gave further insight into Drag Race’s popularity and why it’s needed within the entertainment sphere. “Visibility is so important.
You could be in Malaysia or Milwaukee, and you can see people on Drag Race being celebrated for exactly who they are,” the beloved stylist explained. “Often, they’re people that have not had an easy time getting to where they are.
