‘Drag Race’ Queens Reveal How They Spent Cash Prizes From Their Original Season
Since the competitors for "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7" have won their respective titles in the past, most of them earned cash prizes, and they recently revealed how they spent it after winning the crown.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the cast of the upcoming all-winners season has candidly opened up about how they splurged on things that they couldn't afford prior to getting the title.
Take note that "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" star The Vivienne isn't counted on the list as her series aired under the BBC, meaning cash prizes are not allowed because the public is funding the media giant.
Apart from The Vivienne, Raja has the lowest earnings as the third season of the US franchise only has $75,000 worth of cash prizes.
Despite earning a small amount of money, it didn't stop the drag entertainer from splurging on luxurious items as she was able to afford her first Louis Vuitton duffel bag that she still keeps today.
"It's my favorite thing, it's so sentimental to me. At the time it seemed so luxurious to own, but that's probably the most sentimental thing that I ever used out of the $75,000 that I got," she told the outlet.
Season 5's Jinkx Monsoon shared a hilarious story as she treated her friends to Cheesecake Factory after winning $100,000.
She noted that there were no limitations, and they "went wild" at the restaurant.
However, the Seattle-based drag queen also made a significant investment years later as she purchased a property in Portland, Oregon, which was always her plan.
For Monét X Change, the "dumbest thing" she ever purchased using her prize money is a Theragun, costing only $20.
The "Sibling Rivalry" co-host also used a significant percentage of her money to pay off her student loan.
"I paid off student loans because girl she was severely in the hole with the government," she joked.
Trinity The Tuck won the crown alongside Monét, and it seems like she used the cash prize in the most responsible way as she purchased a house, something that she always wanted.
In addition, the "body queen" went on vacation because she needed a break after winning the title.
On the other hand, Season 11's Yvie Oddly never bought anything; instead, she put her $100,000 into an investment account.
For Jaida Essence Hall's favorite purchase, she bought a Versace bear named Gian E. Hall, which cost her $400.
Lastly, Shea Coulee bought a property and went to Puerto Vallarta with 12 of her best friends.
