Drag superstar Bimini Bon Boulash has opened up about their struggles with addiction. Back in 2021, the beloved talent first made waves with Drag Race fans after sashaying into the workroom for the second season of the UK-based series.
During their time in the competition, Bimini wowed viewers with their stunning runway ensembles, comedic talent, and lovable personality.
Since their show-stopping debut in the Drag Race sphere, Bimini’s star has continued to rise within the entertainment industry.
However, the 31-year-old’s journey to megastardom has been far from easy. In a recent episode of their podcast, The Pieces, Bimini got candid about their battle with addiction. “There have been some incredible amazing opportunities, and I’ve got to do some things that I can only ever have dreamed of, but over those years, I’ve battled with addiction, and depression and anxiety, and it’s been a continued cycle,” they tearfully revealed. “I’ve really struggled to get a grasp on and accept and admit, and I felt so much shame and, at times, didn’t know where to go or where to look, and I felt weak, and I lost myself, but I can’t continue that cycle anymore, and I need to break it.” Bimini went on to reveal that they first struggled with drugs and alcohol in their early 20s but were able to overcome it for eight years. “I felt like I was strong.