When “Survivor” legend Parvati Shallow came out, her whole world opened up
This profile is part of Queerty’s 2024 Out For Good series, recognizing public figures who’ve had the courage to come out and make a difference in the past year, in celebration of National Coming Out Day on October 11.Name: Parvati Shallow, 41Bio: With her trademark pursed lips and winking smile, Shallow solidified her status as reality TV royalty after scene-stealing runs on four seasons of Survivor and The Traitors.
Before cutting her teeth on competition shows, the Florida-born star was raised on a “hippie” commune. Later, she earned a degree in journalism at the University of Georgia, and competed as a boxer.Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.A post shared by Parvati Shallow (@pshallow)Her television career kicked off in 2006, when she was cast on the 13th season of Survivor.
Still, it wasn’t until her 16th-season return in 2008—billed as fans vs. favorites—that she scored the grand prize and reputation as one of the show’s greatest contestants.
Shallow later returned for Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains and all-winner seasons, while spinning her high profile into side hustles as a yoga teacher and spiritual coach.Nevertheless, one of her best moments to date came this year during the second season of The Traitors.
