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You can't "werk" the room without an epic entrance. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most memorable and original entrances in “Drag Race” herstory.
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most memorable and
00:16original entrances in drag race herstory.
00:19For this list, we're excluding all stars because that could be its own list.
00:2930.
00:30Thorgy Thor – Season 8
00:35Is this a workroom entrance or a spelling test?
00:38This Brooklyn queen brought several things to Season 8.
00:41She gave us high camp, boundless energy, and an unending desire for Bob the Drag Queen
00:46to shut up.
00:47The first two she demonstrated from the moment she entered the season.
00:55The self-proclaimed fashion clown strolled onto set in a sparkling majorette uniform
01:01and gave us a crash course in spelling her name.
01:04Where many of her other competitors opted for something dramatic or confrontational
01:08to announce their arrival, Thorgy stayed true to form and yucked it up like the jester she
01:12is.
01:1329.
01:14Monet X Change – Season 10
01:21As soon as this Season 10 queen and future all-star showed up with an industrial-sized
01:26broom to make a dumb pun, she became an instant fan favorite.
01:30Monet X Change barreled in with her big broom and announced her intention to sweep up the
01:34competition.
01:46She also tore away her sickening, exquisitely tailored janitor's uniform to reveal a sparkly
01:51bodysuit.
01:52Looking like a bedazzled Rosie the Riveter, Monet did a fantastic job of telling us who
01:57she was.
02:02Her fashions weren't always revolutionary, although who else would have the audacity
02:07of the sponge dress?
02:08But the thing about Monet is that she's a goofball who's always going to surprise
02:12you.
02:1328.
02:14Nymphia Wind – Season 16
02:30If you've got a banana allergy, you better skip this entry.
02:33Season 16 champion Nymphia made history from the moment she stepped into the workroom.
02:39Not only is she the first Taiwanese queen to compete on the show, but she's also the
02:42first one to throw a banana peel in front of herself.
02:48Or was that Nymphia's inner saboteur?
02:50Her monochrome look was a tribute to 60s mod fashion, the importance of being prepared
02:55for a sudden rainstorm, and, of course, bananas.
02:58The whole entrance was already unhinged.
03:13When she opened her raincoat to reveal rows of bananas dangling suggestively like some
03:18black market watch salesman, it was the cherry on top of an already stunning entrance.
03:2327.
03:24Anitra – Season 15
03:31Before she walked that duck, this Las Vegas drag sensation was giving us a taste of her
03:36eclectic mix of punk aesthetics and a truly derpy sense of humor.
03:40Anitra's sultry walk and twirl into the workroom is brimming over with confidence.
03:45She managed to give us both sides of her drag right away.
03:48The spiked helmet and leather jacket gave us Bad Girl.
03:55But her confused, put-on aloofness as she pretends she doesn't know what we're staring
04:00at is comedy gold.
04:02With Anitra, you immediately know exactly what's on offer.
04:05She's sleek, she's sexy, and she's self-aware.
04:0726.
04:08Simone – Season 13
04:20The ebony enchantress sauntered into the workroom pulling faces and pulling focus.
04:25Her look was an eye-catching collection of Polaroids of herself stitched together in
04:30the form of a dress.
04:38It was a statement piece, and she was the statement.
04:42Simone made it clear she was here to be seen.
04:44Her entrance line was a great summation of what makes her such a fun performer to watch.
04:49She promised that looks can be deceiving, and we really had no idea what she was going
04:53to deliver.
04:54From the runway to the workroom to the maxi challenges, Simone would continue to surprise
04:59us and make us laugh all through the season.
05:0425.
05:06Sasha Colby – Season 15
05:15When you're a legend, no introduction is needed.
05:18Every single queen on Season 15 knew exactly who Sasha Colby was when she walked across
05:22the pink threshold.
05:28You could feel the air leave the room when she stomped in, donned a look inspired by
05:32her Hawaiian heritage.
05:34The revealing look announced her as someone who was unashamed and uninterested in hiding
05:38who she was.
05:39Frankly, it was a case of it being totally obvious she was going to win as soon as she
05:43walked in.
05:44Her one-word entrance line said it all.
05:55Nothing else was needed.
05:5624.
05:58Luxe Noir London – Season 15
06:03We love a confident queen.
06:05Luxe Noir London strutted into Season 15 and pronounced herself a superstar.
06:11In their form-fitting jumpsuit and alleged 40-inch wig, Luxe knew what she was giving,
06:16and no one was going to tell them differently.
06:24The entrance was made even better by a brief, somewhat one-sided feud with fellow queen
06:29Irene Dubois, but Luxe's confidence was unshakeable.
06:37Full of instantly quotable one-liners and references for days, the icon entered the
06:42competition with more self-possession than queens twice their age.
06:46Her gag-worthy introduction to viewers has since become a meme in its own right.
06:50For sure.
06:5223.
06:53Tempest DuJour – Season 7
06:59When you get cast on RuPaul's Drag Race, you should leave it all on the floor.
07:03First out queen, Tempest DuJour, took that literally.
07:06Tempest had our attention from the moment she appeared.
07:09She's so tall that her cotton candy pink wig barely clears the doorframe, but she had
07:14an ace up her dress.
07:15With an anguished moan, the queen dropped a surreptitious baby doll from between her
07:20legs.
07:21Was it tasteful?
07:22Absolutely not.
07:23Was it unforgettable?
07:24Yes.
07:25In fact, it still haunts us.
07:27We'll never think of tuna casserole the same way again.
07:30Every queen who walks in thinks they're mother, but few queens have mothered quite
07:34this hard upon entry.
07:4222.
07:46Trixie Mattel – Season 7
07:53The most fascinating thing about this entrance is that no one could have any idea the heights
07:58the Season 7 queen would reach.
08:00Let's just say she's come a long way since then.
08:13From the kooky music to the skeptical reactions from the other contestants, the editors clearly
08:17had a storyline in mind for Trixie Mattel, and that storyline was filler camp queen.
08:23Her entrance line was a throwback to the days of 90s daytime TV, when the main drag queens
08:28you'd see on those screens were on sensationalist tabloid shows like Maury and The Jerry Springer
08:33Show.
08:34As always, Trixie's makeup was a real standout feature.
08:37Her overdrawn eyes, heavy lashes, and overdrawn lips were unique, setting the stage for an
08:42amazing evolution.
08:4921.
08:52Gottmik – Season 13
08:58This future finalist didn't just have an incredible makeup and vibrant outfit to her
09:03credit.
09:04Gottmik was also the first openly trans man to compete on the show, so her punny entrance
09:09line about crashing the system takes on a few levels of meaning.
09:13Given Drag Race's thorny history with trans contestants, Gottmik's entrance was a huge
09:17leap forward for the show, and the queen's innovative approach to drag was on full display.
09:31She wowed us with her characteristically powdery white face, juxtaposed against a shockingly
09:36vibrant color scheme and sculptural fashions.
09:40It's the kind of push and pull and play with texture and opposites that makes Gottmik's
09:45drag so fashion-forward.
09:4620.
09:47Evie Audley – Season 11
09:55With a remote-controlled toy car and looks that could kill, Evie Audley entered Season
09:5911 with a bang.
10:01Fierce, feisty, and unafraid to tell anyone off, she was a strong competitor right from
10:05the beginning.
10:06Her entrance look, a long green dress with matching gloves, gorgeous accessories, and
10:11a badass hairdo was a truly great way to arrive on the scene, and her good looks only got
10:16better from there.
10:2019.
10:23Trinity the Tuck-Taylor – Season 9
10:30With a nickname like The Tuck, it's easy to assume that this queen is witty and charming.
10:36And you wouldn't be wrong.
10:37Trinity has a body-ody-ody, and she ain't afraid to show it.
10:40The Season 9 queen's entrance look was awesome, and definitely showed off her assets.
10:45A huge personality and sickening sense of style made Trinity the Tuck-Taylor an unforgettable
10:50queen, definitely one to challenge at your own risk.
10:5318.
10:54Gigi Goode – Season 12
11:01By the time Season 12 rolled around, there was already a lot of entrances to live up
11:05to.
11:06But these queens did not disappoint.
11:08One standout was Gigi Goode, a Los Angeles queen who entered dressed as a pirate.
11:13Adorned with a feather hat, thigh-high boots, and a telescope, she completely rocked the
11:17other queens' boats.
11:19This look proved early in the season that Gigi came to sweep the deck with the competition.
11:2417.
11:25Cynthia Lee Fontaine – Season 8
11:31The first time viewers saw Cynthia Lee Fontaine was on the Season 8 premiere, with big hair
11:36and a tight dress.
11:37A look we toot for sure.
11:39This was also the first time we heard her iconic catchphrase.
11:42Eccentric, a little crazy and weird in the best way possible, this Puerto Rican queen
11:47did not hold back.
11:49Though Cynthia was sadly eliminated in the third episode, she ended up as the Miss Congeniality
11:53of the season.
11:5716.
12:01Bianca Del Rio – Season 6
12:07The queen of comedy, and Season 6, Bianca Del Rio entered with shades and her signature
12:12sass to match.
12:13It was clear she would not only be a strong contender, but a hilarious one too.
12:17A self-proclaimed insult comic, Bianca successfully makes almost anything funny.
12:29And she gave the competition a run for their money the entire season, considering she was
12:33never in the bottom.
12:34Right from the start, Bianca Del Rio made it clear she was not playing around.
12:3915.
12:40Nina Bonina Brown – Season 9
12:51Nina Bonina Brown?
12:52Oh my.
12:53I mean, come on, this look goes without saying.
12:56Nina Bonina Brown kicked off Season 9 with an iconic mousy outfit that showed off her
13:00quirky, out-of-the-box style and personality.
13:03From a literal peach to her snatch game as Season 7 Queen Jasmine Masters, Nina has some
13:08impressive makeup and artistry skills.
13:10Viewers knew right from the second she walked in, Nina Bonina Brown would be an interesting
13:15character.
13:1614.
13:17Mercedes Imam Diamond – Season 11
13:28Mercedes Imam Diamond entered Season 11 loudly.
13:32No joke.
13:33Draped in snow-white fur and drenched in beautiful jewelry, she let out an ululation that could
13:38be heard for miles.
13:39Though she only made it to Episode 4, she left her mark on the competition.
13:43Of course, who could forget the mispronunciation of the word opulence?
13:46Opulence!
13:47It was also a watershed moment for the Islamic community as she used her run on the show
13:52to help dispel harmful stereotypes about Muslims.
13:5513.
13:56Rock M. Sakura – Season 12
14:09Here's Rock M.
14:10This drag queen came onto Season 12 with a reference to Jack Nicholson's iconic line
14:14in The Shining.
14:16Stylistically reminiscent of her fellow RuPaul's Drag Race queens Kim Chi and Trixie Mattel,
14:20Rock M. Sakura is undeniably unique and a one-of-a-kind personality, declaring herself
14:25an anime, J-pop, manga queen.
14:28Sadly, she was eliminated shortly after the season premiere, but her bubblegum pink entrance
14:32was one for the books.
14:3412.
14:35Gia Gunn – Season 6
14:48This femme fatale with a penchant for feeling her oats had a sickening entrance look.
14:52The look included a comically enormous purse, as well as some shades and a zebra-print swimsuit
14:57reveal.
14:58A drag queen overflowing with sass and shade, she unfortunately only made it to the Snatch
15:03Game episode.
15:04However, she served some great looks while she was on the show, especially in the Season
15:086 debut.
15:0911.
15:10Pearl – Season 7
15:17Truly a legendary entrance, Pearl's first look on Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race was
15:22unforgettable.
15:23Thigh-high stockings, a black long-sleeved see-through turtleneck, and a wavy blonde
15:28hairdo made complete with a thick, dark beard.
15:31Her deep voice was also a pleasant shock that added wonderfully to the entire character.
15:36Though it took her a while to come out of her shell, her performance in the Snatch Game
15:39episode and literally every runway look she had were near flawless.
15:4410.
15:45Miz Cracker – Season 10
15:52This queen strolled into Season 10 with an elegant look, then screamed,
15:55Okay, it's time for dinner.
15:57That pretty much explains the personality of the New York drag queen, who just so happens
16:01to be the daughter of Season 8 winner Bob the Drag Queen.
16:04A glamorous camp queen, she named herself Miz Cracker because she's thin, white, and
16:08salty.
16:09Unapologetically herself, she is the Jewish Barbie on bath salts.
16:13Her entrance look was one of many greats.
16:169.
16:17Katya – Season 7
16:24Katya exclaimed, Come on, Season 7, in Russian upon her entrance.
16:28Should we say more?
16:29A self-proclaimed Russian bisexual transvestite hooker, Katya is definitely an interesting
16:34character.
16:35Her entire entrance look outfit was bright red with a complimentary blonde wig, a great
16:39way to kick off her first season on the show.
16:42She was also on the second season of All Stars, but her introduction to Drag Race takes the
16:46cake.
16:478.
16:48Bendela Krem – Season 6
16:53Bendela Krem's entrance look was seriously iconic.
16:56She ran in, waving her hands all around, wearing a green amoeba-patterned dress which
17:00made her look like a housewife from the 50s.
17:03The terminally delightful queen from Seattle was a frontrunner for the whole season.
17:07She was even able to win the Snatch Game as Maggie Smith, a bold choice that ultimately
17:11paid off.
17:20Her entrance look was definitely one to remember.
17:237.
17:24Latrice Royale – Season 4
17:28Next on the list is probably one of the most quotable queens of all time, Latrice Royale.
17:33From the 5 G's to her challenge-winning prison guard, she had quotes galore.
17:43Upon her entrance, she exclaimed, and honestly, we eat up everything Latrice Royale does.
17:49Her iconic entrance was a skin-tight, full-length dress that looked absolutely fabulous.
17:54Royale made it all the way to the top 4, proving she was in it to win it.
17:596.
18:00Courtney Act – Season 6
18:06The Queen from Down Under.
18:08Courtney Act is a drop-dead gorgeous, fabulous femme drag queen.
18:12Not only is she a stylish actress, she's also an incredibly talented singer.
18:25She was a finalist in the first season of Australian Idol.
18:28It was clear from her entrance she would be a showstopper.
18:31She flounced into the competition wearing a gold dress, then asked the other queens
18:35if it was America's Next Top Model in a bold show of confidence that everyone loved.
18:405.
18:41Alaska – Season 5
18:49Horse mask?
18:50Check.
18:51Signature nasal catchphrase?
18:52Check.
18:53It must be Alaska's Season 5 entrance onto RuPaul's Drag Race.
18:57She made her way into the scene, literally, making all jaws drop.
19:01Alaska was one of a handful of queens in the show's history that made it through to the
19:04top without lip-syncing for her life, which is a pretty impressive feat.
19:08But from the start, it was obvious Alaska would be a star.
19:124.
19:13Vivacious – Season 6
19:18Who could forget Ornatia?
19:20I mean, Vivacious.
19:21This unforgettable entrance was phenomenal, both creative and exciting, all in the same
19:26outfit.
19:27Vivacious came onto Season 6 with sass and attitude to pack a punch, and we live for
19:31it.
19:32Even though the zipper got stuck as she tried to reveal her face, leading to some awkward
19:35encouragement from the other queens, it was a seriously hilarious and awesome entrance.
19:44We love you, Ornatia.
19:463.
19:47Shangela – Season 3
19:56Of course we had to include Shangela on the list.
19:58She first appeared on the second season of the show, but was brought back for another
20:02season.
20:03Even though this was the first time something like this had ever happened, it was a huge
20:06reveal to the other contestants, who witnessed Shangela literally jump out of a box.
20:16The entrance was absolutely thrilling, and kicked the competition up another notch.
20:20All we have to say about her entrance is hallelujah.
20:232.
20:24Sasha Velour – Season 9
20:31Old queen realness.
20:32Dressed as if she was going to the funeral of her enemy, Sasha Velour screamed her way
20:36onto Season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race.
20:38No, really.
20:39She entered the workroom and let out a monstrous scream before coughing and striking a pose
20:44in a weird but hilariously perfect way.
20:46The artsy queen champions her peculiarity, unafraid to be 100% herself.
20:51She won her season of RuPaul, and it began with a scream heard round the world.
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21:12Laganja Estranja – Season 6
21:21Sickening indeed.
21:22Laganja Estranja takes the crown for the best entrance onto RuPaul's Drag Race, and you
21:27know when the other queens are applauding for the competition that you've done it
21:30right.
21:31This queen was full of drama, tongue pops, and tears, which honestly made for a fun viewing
21:35experience.
21:36I feel very attacked!
21:38Laganja certainly marches to the sound of her own drum, as she says, a unique and one-of-a-kind
21:43character.
21:44Her death drop onto the sixth season of the show was the best entrance to date.
21:48Which Drag Race contestant had your favorite entrance ever?
21:52Let us know in the comments!
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