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RuPauls Drag Race - Season 18 - Episode 16: Grand Finale
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00:04It's time for the season finale of RuPaul's Drag Race.
00:09Tonight, we crowd ourselves a winner, baby.
00:13Please welcome to the main stage the queens of season 18.
00:28Whoo.
00:30It's showtime.
00:32Again?
00:33Let's go, girls.
00:46And now, please welcome to the main stage the queens of season 18.
00:54She's coming in hot.
00:56It's Dee Dee Juego.
01:10She's always in season.
01:12It's Mandy Mango.
01:29Get ready to crush on Briar Blush.
01:47She's sweet and sparkling.
01:50Say hello to Sierra Miss.
02:07She's no outfit repeater.
02:09It's Zita Von Key Starr.
02:12She's no outfit repeater.
02:14She's got the shape.
02:16She's got the shape.
02:17She's got the shape.
02:23She's got the shape.
02:25From the heavens above, it's Mia Starr.
02:44Opa, smash the plate for Athena Dion.
03:00The question remains, can you please her?
03:18She's creepy and she's goofy, it's Discord Adams.
03:38Other girls do, but James don't.
03:55Excuse her beauty, it's Juicy Love Beyond.
04:09And now, put your hands together for your top three.
04:13First up, from trash to treasure, it's Darlene Mitchell.
04:39She'll see you next Tuesday.
04:41It's Mikey Meeks.
05:02And everybody's cuckoos for Mimi Koto.
05:28Now, all rise for the mother of the house, RuPaul.
05:33Let's go.
05:34Let's go.
05:38Let's go.
05:39Let's go.
05:42Let's go.
05:49Let's go.
05:55Let's go.
06:01Let's go.
06:04Let's go.
06:11Let's go.
06:15Let's go.
06:21Let's go.
06:23Let's go.
06:29Let's go.
06:34Let's go.
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06:49Let's go.
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07:20Let's go.
07:26Let's go.
07:34Let's go.
07:40Let's go.
07:54Let's go.
07:57their own personal anthem.
07:59And tonight, they're ready to entertain us like only they can.
08:04In the end, I'll choose the top two queens of the season,
08:07and they'll face off in a final lip-sync for the crown,
08:10plus a grand prize of $200,000.
08:17Razors, start your engines, and may the best drag queen win.
08:29Welcome back to the grand finale of RuPaul's Drag Race.
08:32Our first finalist is a little big country
08:35and a whole lot of stupid.
08:38It's Darlene Mitchell.
08:44I'm Darlene Mitchell, and I am the country country camp queen
08:47of season 18.
08:48She's corny.
08:50My journey has been a wild one.
08:54Highs, lows, up, down, all-around tiers,
08:57laughs, we have done it all.
08:59Being a bedroom queen, I had a little bit of trouble
09:01being confident in my voice.
09:03Yeah, we got to get you back in the bars.
09:04I didn't realize how much I missed and needed
09:07the queer joy that all of these girls have given me.
09:10It took a while for me to give myself permission
09:13that I deserve my dream, too.
09:14It's so fun to watch someone who's having fun.
09:17They really like me.
09:19A lot of my looks lean into the fun.
09:22That's the whole point of drag.
09:23Move, bitch!
09:24I have a flavor that's a little bit different
09:26than the rest of the girls.
09:27I dislike those shoes.
09:29Oh.
09:29But it doesn't hinder me from being who I am in any way.
09:33If anything, it makes me want to go harder.
09:35Why you now?
09:37Why now?
09:38I'm here, banana.
09:40I was starting to catch on that Ru was liking my flavor.
09:44You're so stupid.
09:46Like, you have what it takes to place in the top.
09:48Now you got to start winning.
09:51Condragulations, condragulations.
09:52You're the winner of this week's challenge.
09:55I have made it to the end without ever having to lip sync.
09:59My time in this competition has really changed my life.
10:02We see you get it and live in your skin.
10:05And it is what this life is all about.
10:08I have wanted this since I first started drag,
10:12and I'm going for it full throttle.
10:15The time has come.
10:16The engines are revving.
10:17I am doing anything necessary to make sure
10:20that I am standing there with that crown on my head.
10:25First up, performing her original song,
10:28Cooking With Gas, it's Darlene Mitchell.
10:31Now I'm cooking with gas, little bit of sass.
10:35If you don't like it, then kiss mine.
10:39Darlene!
10:42Come on, man!
10:43Come on, man!
10:44Come on!
10:45My wigs won't even fit in this little 4x4.
10:49But I don't give a lick.
10:50You got a lot of shit when you're dressing like a whore.
10:53Now I'm just speeding up.
10:55Come on, I ain't tapping on the brakes.
10:57Let me rearrange this meaty tuck,
11:00because damn, this car shakes.
11:02Turn it on.
11:04Media!
11:06Come on, man!
11:06Here we go!
11:08Yeah!
11:09Now I'm cooking with gas, little bit of sass.
11:12If you don't like it, then kiss my ass.
11:14What's a skill, keeping it real.
11:16Two high heels, and I'm hard at blast.
11:18Got big dreams, draw my seams.
11:20We've cut jeans, and I got no class.
11:23Get out the way, bitch!
11:24I'm about to pass!
11:25I'm cooking with gas.
11:28I'm cooking with gas.
11:29I'm cooking with gas.
11:30I'm cooking with gas.
11:32I'm cooking with gas.
11:34I'm cooking with gas.
11:35I'm cooking with gas.
11:38I'm drinking also.
11:42I'm cooking with gas, little bit of sass.
11:45If you don't like it, then kiss my ass.
11:47Buns of steel, keeping it real.
11:49Two high heels, and a heart of glass.
11:52Got big dreams, flawless seam.
11:54New cut jeans, and I got no class.
11:56Get out the way, bitch.
11:57I'm out the dash.
11:58Cause I'm cooking with gas
12:00Full of boys
12:06Yes!
12:09Yes!
12:12Yes!
12:15Yes!
12:17Yes!
12:17Yes!
12:18Yes!
12:18Yes!
12:20Yes!
12:22Yes!
12:24My gosh!
12:27Darlene!
12:28That was so
12:30dumb!
12:32Now fill her up
12:34and check the oil!
12:36Okay, it's time for
12:38the judges' critiques.
12:40Darlene, I
12:41loved that performance.
12:43First of all, I love that you did this kind of
12:46rainbow choir
12:47robe, and then the reveal to
12:49my favorite thing, gauntlets!
12:52You had them on!
12:54You know, it's been so much fun this whole competition
12:56to be able to watch you come into your own.
12:58You really, in the beginning,
13:00were kind of low-key and struggling
13:02and then I think something clicked
13:03and you just realized who you were.
13:06That's why that shirt that you're wearing right now
13:08is so very important.
13:10And I think the most important thing I'd like
13:12to thank you for is not wearing
13:14those shoes tonight.
13:17Save a Horse Ride a Drag Queen.
13:19That was fantastic.
13:21Putting the ho back and ho down.
13:23I loved every second of it.
13:24And I have this same t-shirt,
13:26but I'm really resonating with this one right now
13:29because I love you as well.
13:31Great job.
13:33Darlene Flo Mitchell.
13:37I love you so much.
13:38I mean, you weren't just cooking with gas.
13:40You had a little bit of electric up in there.
13:42You were a hybrid tonight.
13:44You killed it.
13:45And I could not take my eyes off you.
13:47Congratulations.
13:48So proud of you tonight.
13:50Aww.
13:51Okay, listen.
13:52I'm afraid to ask this question,
13:54but where did you get your sense of style?
13:56Just lucky, I guess.
13:59Some chose books.
14:00I chose looks.
14:04Now, as the judges said,
14:06you were the dark horse of this season.
14:08Now, when did you realize you could win this whole competition?
14:12When I took the roast,
14:14relying on nothing but my stupid.
14:17Uh-huh.
14:18That, like, really kind of, like, let me know, like,
14:20oh, I'm winning this whole thing.
14:23Like...
14:24Yes.
14:25It was...
14:26That was it.
14:27Now, before you were Darlene Mitchell,
14:29you were Trash the Drag Queen.
14:33So I have to ask, Darlene,
14:35what would you say to 24-year-old Trash?
14:41Oh, no!
14:44Work, bitch!
14:45Girl, you have work in the morning.
14:47You need to...
14:48You need to get to bed and blend, bitch!
14:54And now, what would you say to 5-year-old Blake?
14:59Aww.
15:01I would say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you.
15:05And that there will come a day
15:07when you might not think that you will see another one.
15:11But I am standing here today
15:13to tell you that you find your light,
15:15you find your purpose,
15:17you find a smokin' hot fiancé.
15:24And when it comes to your family,
15:27you will be delightfully surprised
15:29at how hearts and minds can change.
15:34And I love you.
15:37What a precious, precious baby.
15:40Now, who's here supporting you tonight?
15:42I have my beautiful fiancé, Brandon,
15:44and my dear friend, Molly.
15:46Hi, y'all.
15:47Hi.
15:48Now, Brandon is your creative collaborator.
15:52What's it like seeing her up on the stage, Brandon?
15:54Uh, surreal.
15:55Um, I'm so proud.
15:57We've been working together for, like, almost 10 years,
16:00and we've been dating for almost 10 years.
16:02And to see him here at the finale,
16:05I can't believe it.
16:06I'm so proud of you.
16:08And I'm rooting for you.
16:11Very sweet.
16:12Very kind.
16:13Your friend Molly's here also.
16:15So, Molly, you've been on Team Soldiers for Darlene
16:17for a long time, haven't you?
16:19A long time.
16:19What is your role?
16:21Um, it was mostly a passenger princess.
16:24You mean Uber driver?
16:27Sort of.
16:28Lots of sing-alongs in the car on the way to the show
16:30in full face.
16:31Uh-huh.
16:32Lots of weeknight shows
16:34with varying degrees of crowd attendance.
16:38Well, that's gonna change now.
16:40Yes, definitely.
16:42Now, Darlene, what would it mean to you
16:43to become America's next drag superstar?
16:46It would mean that...
16:48every success and struggle
16:52and tacky outfit along this journey
16:55had a purpose,
16:58and that the voice inside me
17:00that was telling me to never give up on this dream
17:03was right,
17:04it would also mean that y'all are about to see
17:06a lot more mall drag in the streets.
17:11All right!
17:12Ladies and gentlemen, Darlene Mitchell!
17:20If you're Team Darlene Mitchell,
17:22sound off using hashtag Drag Race.
17:25See ya!
17:28Welcome back to the grand finale
17:29of RuPaul's Drag Race.
17:31Up next,
17:32she came here a chorus girl,
17:34but she's leaving a star.
17:37It's Mikey Meeks!
17:42I am Mikey Meeks,
17:44and I'm known as the drag ingenue,
17:46but lately I've been feeling more like
17:48the leading lady.
17:50This rollercoaster was the best ride of my life!
17:54She means it!
17:56Do not miss out on the opportunity!
17:59From Drew Barrymore
18:00to Lollipop
18:01to Spanish
18:02No!
18:03To a Karen Gone Wild.
18:06It has been an incredible journey.
18:09You walked down and I wrote Star.
18:10You've got just a sparkle.
18:12We just want to watch you and see what you do.
18:19My highest point was the Rusical.
18:21I found an art form of mine
18:23that I put to the side
18:24because I thought I wasn't good enough for it.
18:26Tonight was so incredible for you.
18:29My lowest point was that damn
18:31Rated Queen.
18:32Fifth position,
18:33Miss Mikey Meeks.
18:35Damn.
18:35These girls really tried it.
18:37They voted me to be in the bottom,
18:39but the Meeks lives on.
18:41I wore that shirt that said revenge.
18:43Baby, I got it.
18:44Who do you think you're talking to?
18:45I'm Mikey motherfucking Meeks.
18:48Hi!
18:49I'm sitting pretty with four wins.
18:52And not just four wins,
18:53I won the last three challenges in a row.
18:57Condragulations.
18:58Condragulations.
18:59Condragulations.
18:59Condragulations.
19:00You're the winner of this week's challenge.
19:03I want to win this so bad,
19:06not just for me,
19:07but for the people who raised me,
19:09for the community that made me.
19:11Curtains up.
19:12Light the lights.
19:13Let's do this.
19:15Here to show us what she could do
19:18performing her original song, Versatile,
19:21it's Mikey Meeks.
19:22I've played the leading lady.
19:25I've been the ingenue.
19:28Comedy and drama,
19:30I can switch between the two.
19:33Just give me any role
19:35and I'll go that extra mile.
19:38I'm a natural performer
19:41and by God,
19:42I'm versatile.
19:46We're at the bottom billing
19:48on top of the marquee.
19:49I'll bend over backwards
19:51while I'm playing on my knees.
19:53I can handle any part,
19:55big or small.
19:56Cause baby, I'm versatile
19:57and I can do it all.
20:03Broadway, virgin, or theater geek.
20:06I can make you cum eight times a week.
20:09I can make you cum eight times a week.
20:10In a group scene or a one woman show,
20:13I'll leave you with a standing up.
20:20As an orgasm, get ready for my beat finish.
20:23I like to show off.
20:26You like to watch me move.
20:29Whatever you need, just give me a call.
20:33Cause baby, I'm versatile
20:35and I can do it all.
20:40I can do it all.
20:44Yeah.
20:51Come on.
21:04Oh my goodness, Mikey. Wow. What a whore. Now it's time for the judges' critiques. First up,
21:14Michelle Visage. Daughter, you look like a Visage tonight, and I am very proud of that.
21:20You know what, Mikey? You've been strong through this whole competition, but I think what you did tonight was really
21:26smart because your song, what's it called? Versatile? Correct. I'm versatile, too. I've heard that about you. Here you are
21:35at the end, and you are branding. You are letting people know what you are able to do. You sang
21:42it, you danced it, you showed it. I thought it was fantastic. Thank you. Thank you, Michelle.
21:50Wow, you are what they call a triple threat. You can sing, you can dance, and you can serve gorgeous
21:55face. I mean, you looked stunning from the moment you started. It was a smash performance. You are versed, but
22:01you're actually a top performer because that was amazing.
22:07Thank you, Christine. Mikey, that was a hard performance to do, and you did it perfectly. It was well executed,
22:16and you could see your heart on the stage. Like, you left it on the floor. Great job tonight.
22:22Oh, thank you so much. Thank you.
22:24All right. What did you learn about yourself on Drag Race?
22:28You know, coming in, I would get a lot of positive affirmation from others, and I would hear it, but
22:35I didn't always feel it. Well, being here, I learned how to channel that energy and what other people see
22:43in me. And now I'm standing here with that power. I came in as an ingenue, but now I'm leaving
22:49a leading lady.
22:50Yeah!
22:54All right, leading lady, if you could turn back time, what message would you give to little five-year-old
23:00Michael?
23:02Ooh, that's from my college graduation.
23:08I would say, little Michael, you're about to experience a life full of love and laughter with the best friends
23:20in the world and two parents who support you for who you are.
23:25And you may be teased for that same reason, but just know that they're pointing out your superpower.
23:32You were born to stand out, so go for it. And every time you wrap yourself in a blanket skirt
23:40like it's the only gown, you're preparing yourself for greatness. And stick with the name Mikey.
23:48I love it. I love it.
23:52It's funny. You look exactly the same. You look exactly the same. And I'm looking what appears to be your
23:59father and your mother.
24:00Correct. You look exactly like the both of them. I know, I know.
24:03It looks like Dad, Bernie, is wearing one of my jackets. Yes, yes.
24:06Gorgeous. Faye, did you dress him tonight?
24:08I did.
24:09You did?
24:10I bought the clothes she dressed makes.
24:13So now, where does Mikey get her stage presence? Which one of you? Mom?
24:19Well, I was a dancer.
24:23You were a showgirl.
24:24I was a little bit of a showgirl. Yes, yes, yes. But no, he was born that way.
24:30Yeah.
24:30He had the passion to be a performer when he was a youngster.
24:34Really?
24:34Always entertaining. When Regis Philbin had his show, who wants to be a millionaire?
24:38Yeah.
24:38He would do the imitation to anybody who walked by.
24:43Well, Faye and Bernie, you done good.
24:46You done good.
24:48Now, Mikey, is there anything you'd like to say to your parents?
24:50Oh, man. This is crazy.
24:53Don't move out.
24:54I love you both so much.
24:56We love you too, honey.
24:57Thank you for always supporting me in my dreams.
25:01And I couldn't be standing here today without what you've given me.
25:07And I hope to be making you so proud.
25:09So proud. I'm so proud.
25:13Mikey, what would it mean to you to become America's next drag superstar?
25:16You know, Ru, I'm a big believer and everything happens for a reason.
25:22And in my life and career, I have faced a lot of rejection.
25:26But I never lived by the no's because I knew it was leading to my ultimate yes.
25:32And that's what this moment is right here.
25:34You've said it yourself.
25:35You can look at the darkness, but don't stare.
25:39So with this title, I'm stepping into my light.
25:43And I hope to inspire others to do the same.
25:47I love it.
25:49Well, she worked her fanny off this season.
25:53Give it up for Mikey Meeks.
26:01If you are Team Mikey Meeks, sound off using hashtag Drag Race.
26:09This is the grand finale of RuPaul's Drag Race.
26:13This next queen has turned the art of drag into a science.
26:18It's Nene Coco.
26:24I'm Nene Coco.
26:25I'm Nene Coco.
26:25I am the high-energy, high-fashion diva from Denver, Colorado.
26:31My journey started off very hot with the wind.
26:34I will wear this outfit outside.
26:36I love it.
26:37And it was not long before the reality of the competition hit me.
26:42I feel like I was overthinking what I had to do.
26:45Wait, I'll go eat two.
26:46There have been a couple hiccups.
26:48Mr. Paul!
26:49It's not a family resemblance to me.
26:52But at the end of the day, I have pushed through and given my all every step of the way.
26:58There are so many moments of joy sprinkled throughout this experience.
27:02Let's breathe, baby!
27:04I've proven that I am funny.
27:07I'm a talented designer.
27:09She created a wow effect.
27:11From making most of my runway looks to fighting to the end of this competition through lip sync after lip
27:17sync after lip sync.
27:20I feel like I got off to a rough start with some of the queens.
27:23Nene has a gun.
27:24Nene has a gun.
27:25Nene has a gun.
27:26Nene has a gun.
27:26But by the end of the competition, I found a way to communicate better.
27:29I want to connect with y'all and I, like, struggle to do that in moments.
27:34This experience taught me that the art of drag is an amazing way to express emotion, but you have to
27:42understand the core humanity within all of it.
27:45And that is the most important.
27:49I walked into this competition as a mechanical engineer and I am leaving a drag superstar.
27:54I'm so ready for this final performance.
27:56I have one last thing to prove and it's that I deserve this crown.
28:01Bitch, get ready.
28:04And now, performing Stimulate is the electrifying Nene Coco.
28:10Automate.
28:12Concentrate.
28:14Imitate.
28:16Calculate.
28:18It is t-t-time t-t-t-t-t-t-work.
28:23Walk in, talk out, then submit it.
28:25Concentrate, don't ever quit it.
28:27You'll forget you ever did it, did it, uh.
28:31Keep your body at attention.
28:33See perfection and precision.
28:35Emotion is inefficient, efficient.
28:39I want to stimulate your soul, stimulate your mind.
28:45Stimulate your ears and eyes and all your senses.
28:49I want to freeze from your lungs and take you to your highs.
28:53Stimulate your ears and eyes and all your senses.
28:58Stimulate.
29:00Freak.
29:01Freak.
29:02Freak.
29:04Freak.
29:05Freak.
29:06Freak.
29:06Freak.
29:08Freak.
29:09Freak.
29:11Freak.
29:12Freak.
29:13Freak.
29:13What do you do do?
29:14Stimulate your soul, stimulate your mind.
29:19Stimulate your ears and eyes and all your senses.
29:22I want to free you from your lungs and take you to your highs.
29:27Stimulate your ears and eyes and all your senses
30:05You're welcome, too, anytime
30:07Let's hear from the judges
30:09Come on, cold-hearted snake
30:10That was so amazing
30:13So tight
30:15And you had to be with that type of choreography
30:17This is what it looks like
30:18When you keep your eye on the prize
30:21It's been so fun and you've been amazing
30:23Thank you, Michelle
30:24Yeah
30:25Thank you, Michelle
30:26Thank you, Michelle
30:26Oh my gosh, I'm cuckoo for Nene Coco
30:29It was just so captivating
30:31From the moment you started that really intense choreography
30:34We were all drawn in, we were locked in
30:36The audience was with you the entire time
30:38That was really phenomenal, congratulations
30:41Thanks, Michelle
30:44Nene, you ate that performance up
30:46Yes, and I'm so proud of you because that was not easy
30:50From the reveal to coming down off the table onto a chair in the hill
30:54And then doing the fast performance in the chair, that was crazy
30:57So, just all season long
30:59You really showed what it takes to be a real entertainer
31:04Beautiful job
31:05Beautiful
31:09Now, Nene, what did you learn about yourself during your time at Drag Race?
31:13The moral of the story for me was, it's not that serious
31:17And for so much of my life, I've been afraid of taking risks
31:21And this competition throws that out the window
31:23So, let it all go and just have fun
31:26Yeah, yeah
31:27How did you get along with the other queens?
31:30Uh, queens? Care to share?
31:34I feel like there was a point at the beginning of the competition
31:36Where I was coming in a little bit hot with some of the shade
31:40I learned a lot that half of this competition is the challenges
31:44And the other half is the relationships that you build with these other girls
31:48And thankfully, throughout all of that
31:50And letting go of some of that insecurity
31:52I feel like I've been able to find so many friends in all of you
31:56And thank y'all for being patient with me
31:58As I learned how to communicate really what I meant
32:01And what I was trying to say
32:02We love you
32:02We love you
32:03We love you
32:04Love you girls
32:06Now, Nene Coco, what words of wisdom do you have to share with three-year-old Nico?
32:14Oh, my God
32:20Um, you are such a happy little kid
32:24And I want you to hold on to that for as long as you can
32:31Because I think when you realize that you're a little bit different than everybody else
32:35You're gonna start to feel scared of who you are and what people think about you
32:39And get scared of this future that you can't control
32:43But I want you to know and remember one thing
32:46And that is
32:50Your queerness is the greatest gift that this life has to give you
32:54And I want you to go to more parties
32:59And don't study so hard
33:01Be faggy every single day
33:05And I hope that I made you proud
33:08Because you make me so proud
33:11Ah, lovely
33:14Now, I see a beautiful woman and a gorgeous man in the front row here
33:18Yes, that is my mom, Kim, and my boyfriend, AJ
33:22Mom, are those cheekbones natural?
33:25I'm afraid they are
33:28They are gorgeous
33:32Now, when you saw Nene Coco in drag the first time, did you see yourself? Who did you see?
33:37Oh, absolutely saw me
33:39Uh-huh
33:40The very first time, um, he was in a dark wig
33:43Uh-huh
33:44And he goes, he looks just like you
33:47It freaked me out, so
33:48Now, AJ, you are also in the science world
33:53How did two nerds like you meet?
33:54Is there a, like a
33:55Is there a grinder or something for nerds?
33:58Is it called nerder?
33:59Yeah, science nerder
34:02How did you guys meet?
34:03Yeah, we were in school, just going at it and, uh
34:11How do two smart people make a relationship work for so long?
34:16Honestly, he's, he's the wings to my anchor
34:19We just, we, we paired really well
34:23I love that
34:24I love it
34:26Final question
34:26Nene Coco
34:27Why do you want to be America's next drag superstar?
34:33I feel like drag is my own liberation
34:37And it is the thing that makes me feel the most alive
34:40And be America's next drag superstar
34:42I feel that calling and that responsibility to progress all of us towards a queer future
34:49That is better for everyone
34:50Because the life we're living today feels kind of fucked
34:53And if we can bring some more joy
34:56And some more power to queerness
34:58And all of us people who are struggling
35:02That, that is the purpose that drag gives me
35:04And I want to share that with the rest of the world
35:06Lovely
35:07One more round of applause for Nene Coco
35:16If you are team Nene Coco, sound off using hashtag drag race
35:24Welcome back to the grand finale of RuPaul's Drag Race
35:27There's only one word to describe Miley Cyrus
35:31Charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent
35:36M is for music
35:38Miley doesn't just make hits
35:40She creates bangers
35:41The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter can do it all
35:45Country, rock, pop and hip-hop
35:47Her unique voice is always rich, raspy and revolutionary
35:51I is for iconic
35:53Whether swinging from a wrecking ball
35:55Duetting with her godmother, Dolly Parton
35:57Or storming the red carpet
35:59From TV specials to the VMAs
36:01Miley is the moment
36:02Miley commands every stage she's on
36:05In every stage she's in
36:07Elle is for the love Miley showers upon our community
36:11We will continue to fight against judgement
36:14By raising millions with her Happy Hippie Foundation
36:16An important branch of the Miley Cyrus Foundation
36:19She fights for homeless queer youth
36:21And by using her platform to advocate for equality
36:23Miley has already created an impactful legacy
36:26And achieved LGBTQ plus icon status
36:30E is for extraordinary
36:32Miley was just 11 years old
36:34When she secured the lead role of Hannah Montana
36:36A show that bridged her childhood with rapid pop culture fame
36:39Her ability to evolve like her talent is extraordinary
36:42She's an inspiration to us all
36:44As she continues to grow as a person and an artist
36:47And why is for the 20 years Miley has spent rewriting the rules
36:52Reminding us that reinvention is power
36:54That the bravest thing you can be is unapologetically yourself
36:57And at 33, she's just getting started
37:00For her dazzling contributions
37:02Past, present, and future
37:04Tonight we celebrate Miley Cyrus
37:06With the Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award
37:12All rise for Miley Cyrus
37:14All rise for Miley Cyrus
37:16This is the beginning
37:33This is the beginning
37:35This is the beginning
37:37This is the beginning
37:39This is the beginning
37:40This is the beginning
37:40This is the beginning
37:41This is the beginning
37:42This is the beginning
37:42This is the beginning
37:43This is the beginning
37:43This is the beginning
37:43This is the beginning
37:43This is the beginning
37:44This is the beginning
37:50I love it!
37:54This makes the Grammy look cheap.
37:58Miley, my darling, now you've been working in this business since you were a child.
38:03What keeps you going?
38:04Moments like this, to stand beside my idols and icons, like Mother Rue, and get my flowers.
38:14Yes!
38:15But, to also use my platform to serve this incredible community.
38:20I love that, I love that.
38:22Now, I always wanted to ask you, why do you love drag so much?
38:26Well, because I'm a drag queen.
38:28Yeah, well there you go.
38:29And I love the idea of an alter ego giving us power.
38:32You know, my persona just performed in Paris with Beyonce, so she's my shero.
38:38Oh my gosh!
38:39Now, as a super fan, is there a drag race challenge that you would absolutely kill?
38:45Snatch Game, as Hannah Montana.
38:48Yay!
38:52That's right.
38:56Alright, Miley, one last question.
38:58What would you say to your four-year-old self?
39:05Life's a climb, but the view is great, especially from Beverly Hills.
39:15Miley, we love you, we thank you, and we will always be there for you.
39:20Give it up for Miley Cyrus!
39:33Welcome back to the grand finale of RuPaul's Drag Race.
39:37Tonight, we salute three legendary queens who kept the lights on so the rest of us could keep on shining.
39:47William Dorsey Swann, a formerly enslaved black man, was the first person to call themselves the queen of drag.
39:53In the 1800s, Swann threw secret balls in Washington, D.C.
39:57When the police raided one of her parties, she didn't run.
40:00She resisted, and became the first American to take legal action in defense of LGBTQ rights.
40:08A World War II veteran, Jose Saria, also known as Mama Jose, and the Nightingale of Montgomery Street, performed at
40:15the legendary Black Cat Bar.
40:18During police raids, she led the patrons in rousing rendition of God Save Us Nelly Queens.
40:23In 1961, in full drag, Jose ran for San Francisco Board of Supervisors, becoming the first openly gay person to
40:32run for public office in the United States of America.
40:36In the 1960s, Mother Flawless Sabrina organized hundreds of drag pageants across the country in cities where it was illegal
40:46for men to wear women's clothing.
40:48And when the police showed up, Flawless faced arrest so her queens wouldn't have to.
40:53Jailed over 100 times, she continued to be a fearless and outspoken advocate into her late 70s.
41:00And her work is immortalized in the iconic documentary, The Queen.
41:07Attention, dolls and divas, cubs and chubs, twinks and twunks, thems and fems.
41:13Now it's your turn to keep the lights on.
41:16You can start by donating to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund, so future generations can share their queer joy with
41:23the world.
41:23Bob, does that mean we can't stop pedaling?
41:27Nuh-uh.
41:28We gotta keep on keeping on.
41:31I'll drink to that.
41:34And now, please welcome our reigning Miss Congeniality, Crystal Envy.
41:40I'm that bitch.
41:42I'm that bitch.
41:43I'm that bitch.
41:44That's the way it is.
41:45I'm that bitch.
41:46I'm that bitch.
41:47I'm that bitch.
41:49That's the way it is.
41:50Don't, don't, what you wish.
41:51You could be that bitch.
41:52But you make that bitch.
41:54It's unanimous.
41:56I'm that bitch.
42:05I'm that bitch.
42:06Good evening!
42:07You know, when it comes to being congenial,
42:10I'm 100% that bitch.
42:15And tonight, I am so excited to announce
42:17that the winner of season 18's Miss Congeniality
42:20will receive $10,000, presented by the new and improved
42:26Native Deodorant.
42:30The queens have voted, and the winner is...
42:36...Jane Doe!
42:44How's that happen?
42:48Oh, my God.
42:51Congratulations, Jane Doe.
42:53What do you have to say?
42:54Well, congeniality is not something the women in my family
42:57generally aspire to, but one of the best, like, gifts
43:02that this whole experience has given me
43:03is my relationships with these girls.
43:05You are the best prize that I think any of us get.
43:08So thank you so much.
43:09I love you. I love you. I love you.
43:10Thank you!
43:13But hold up. Hold up.
43:15Do you smell that?
43:17Ooh, it's the sweet smell of success.
43:21Because Native Deodorant would also like to offer
43:24all the other queens $2,000 each for a fabulous season!
43:28Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
43:33Congratulations, queens.
43:34Now, friends, queens. Friends!
43:50Welcome back to the grand finale of RuPaul's Drag Race.
43:53Now, I have some exciting news.
43:55For the first time in Drag Race herstory,
43:58this season's winner will snatch up an official makeup
44:01collaboration with Anastasia Beverly Hills.
44:05Earlier this week, our top three queens met with ABH
44:08president Norvina.
44:10Take a look.
44:16Studio Anastasia Beverly Hills, bitch!
44:18How are you?
44:19Welcome!
44:20This is a dream come true, going through all this stuff.
44:25I wanted to know from you, like, what would be you in a product?
44:28My drag is all about bold colors, super pigmented eyeshadow.
44:33Two aesthetic points that I really go for.
44:35Old Hollywood glamour and then that party girl aesthetic.
44:38Bright blush, bright highlight, tacky, trashy, you know what I mean?
44:42The girl you would see outside of the truck stop.
44:45You know, the blue eyeshadow.
44:47Okay, this is so incredible.
44:48This is a long time coming.
44:50What I've always wanted to do is just share some of the excitement
44:53for the winner and really highlight and prop them up with something
44:57that I feel could express themselves in a way that they do every single day
45:00on the show, which is makeup.
45:02So what colors are you feeling?
45:03I feel like a pinky highlight would be great, too, to go into the blush.
45:07Like a silvery pink.
45:07Silvery pink would go into the blush.
45:08My whole idea is when the spotlight hits, you see the glow going on.
45:14It glows.
45:14So it's an undercover explosion.
45:17Absolutely.
45:17Oh, I love that.
45:18Right?
45:18Yeah.
45:19Okay, so you want, like, a gradient of blue.
45:20Like, a gradient of blue would be fantastic.
45:23I love it.
45:24Kind of do, like, a darker tone right under here.
45:26Exactly.
45:26That really pops the green in your eyes.
45:28Okay, you know all your compliments.
45:30Yeah.
45:30It's amazing.
45:31I'm so impressed.
45:31I grew up with these big Texas sunsets, and you're getting ready for the night.
45:35That golden hour is that last moment to make that impact in the light.
45:39And I do always lean into those sunset colors.
45:41This is wild.
45:42I like it, though.
45:43Drag is so important.
45:44It always has been, but especially right now.
45:47Makeup is a big part of it, and we want to show that we're here to celebrate drag.
45:52I think that drag is, like, the beacon of light amongst all the fuckery.
45:56Can I say fuckery?
45:58Sorry.
45:59I got way too passionate right now.
46:00Look at that.
46:02Oh, my, you look amazing!
46:04You like?
46:05Yes.
46:05I love.
46:06I've never thought of myself as a makeup queen.
46:09I like how I paint, and I feel like it's worked for me.
46:12I want to try one of these, too.
46:13Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.
46:14But to go beyond that and create something I'd use for my drag makeup.
46:18Ooh, that is so exciting.
46:19So good.
46:20To think that someone would want to do their makeup like mine, big, bold, and tacky, that's wild.
46:28Amazing.
46:28Having my own makeup product.
46:30What's this the last thing on my bucket list that I didn't even know existed?
46:35Large.
46:36But now that I've gotten a taste of it, baby, the empire is about to be built.
46:40Watch out.
46:42I love it.
46:44Now, America's reigning drag superstar had quite a year.
46:48Take a look.
46:51Ooh, let's get into it, girl.
46:54It's your girl, on your nerves.
46:56Oh, big fooper, I ate a chicken wing.
46:59I want to see her post-SNL one day.
47:02You really crack the code.
47:03You mean quack the code?
47:04Oh, girl.
47:06It is a master class in having stage presence.
47:09Now that's a high-clance prostitute.
47:11Excuse me.
47:12America's next drag superstar is On Your Nerves.
47:33And now, please welcome our reigning queen, On Your Nerves.
47:38It do take Nerves, take Nerves, to bring in all this success.
47:43It do take Nerves and work, something tells me I fit among your nerves.
47:49I heard you're talking more tip-for-tap, it's just who's first.
47:53Cause, baby, it do take Nerves.
48:03On Your Nerves, On Your Nerves, on Your Nerves.
48:07Hey.
48:08Now, listen, is being America's next drag superstar everything you thought it would be?
48:12You know, it's everything I thought it would be and more.
48:16You know, I'm able to do drag full-time at its highest capacity.
48:20And I'm able to help my friends and family out like I've never been able to before.
48:26And I'm able to travel the world, and I got a lot more money in my bank account.
48:29I love that!
48:32Now, how's your daddy?
48:34Everyone loves your dad.
48:35Everybody loves none of your business.
48:38He's like Cleveland famous now.
48:40Really?
48:40Yes, he was on a vacation on like a carnival ship.
48:43He wasn't acting up like your people on carnival, was he?
48:46You know he was.
48:47You know he was.
48:48But there was a drag queen on the ship who noticed who he was.
48:52And the entire vacation, he was like the famous man on the ship.
48:55Oh!
48:56And when he at the grocery store, a little black lady would be like,
48:59I see you, Nanya!
49:01While he's shopping for his chicken wings.
49:05Okay, so what's next for you, Anya?
49:07Oh, what's next?
49:09I mean, I...
49:11After winning RuPaul's Drag Race, I'm just excited to continue to do everything
49:15that I've wanted to do in my life, everything that I've dreamed of.
49:19I want to be the first drag queen to win an EGOT.
49:22I mean, why not?
49:23Why not?
49:25I love that.
49:26It do take nerve.
49:27It do take nerve.
49:28It do take nerve.
49:29Yes, it do.
49:30Let's hear it for Anya Nerve!
49:39Welcome back to the grand finale of RuPaul's Drag Race.
49:43One more time, give a hand to our top three queens.
49:48Darlene Mitchell.
49:56NeNe Coco.
50:06And Mikey Meeks.
50:17Each of you has given your all, but the time has come when three must become two.
50:32The two top queens moving forward to the final lip-sync for the crown are...
50:43NeNe Coco.
50:54And...
51:02Mikey Meeks.
51:13Congratulations.
51:14And stay right where you are.
51:16Darlene Mitchell.
51:18I'm sorry, my dear, but this is not your time.
51:22But for turning it out all season long, we're giving you a cash tip.
51:27$10,000.
51:28Darlene, Darlene doesn't do this.
51:32Darlen!
51:38Darlene!
51:41Darlene!
51:42Darlene!
51:43Darlene!
51:44Darlene!
51:56Darlene!
52:00You sure?
52:15Mikey Meeks, Nene Coco, no matter what happens next, you are both going home a little richer
52:22because tonight's runner-up will receive a cash tip of $25,000.
52:32I'm a big boss.
52:34It all comes down to this.
52:36Two queens stand before me.
52:38Prior to tonight, you were asked to prepare a lip-sync performance of Every Girl You've Ever Loved by Miley
52:46Cyrus.
52:48Ladies, this is your last chance to impress me.
52:52And prove to Miley and the world that you are America's next drag superstar.
53:05The time has come for you to lip-sync for The Crown.
53:21Miley, will you do us the honor?
53:25Good luck and don't fuck it up.
53:39I match my back to my new dress.
53:44I'm still looking like a tin while my hair is a mess.
53:53And I'm gonna work it all night till I get what I want.
54:03Yes, yes, yes.
54:07Here you go.
54:07No, I can't believe that you're still holding it out on me like a dog in the street, oh.
54:18But you're ready to know I won't be burning the dark.
54:21No, I can't believe that you're still holding it out on me like a dog in the street.
54:29Yeah, yeah, yeah.
54:31No, I can't believe that you're still holding it out.
54:31Every girl you've ever loved.
54:34No, I can't believe that you're still holding on me like a dog.
54:52She never wears a watch, still she's never late.
54:56She's got that kind of grace, deep into cherry pen letters.
55:00She has the perfect scent, she speaks the perfect French.
55:04She can dance the night away, and still she'll never break a sweat.
55:12Let's go!
55:13By seeing the night behind, I can't lie by the night.
55:18But when I'm in there, it's like a play.
55:24Like a little bit, like a little bit dry.
55:28And by the slip of the night behind, get under the water.
55:33And they can't even baÅŸ.
55:35Let's go!
55:36And every boy you ever lost.
55:39Yes!
55:40Oh, no!
55:42Mars.
55:44Hey!
55:46Mars.
55:48Hey!
55:49Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
55:52Oh, my God!
55:54Oh, my God!
55:55Oh, my God!
55:57Oh, my God!
55:59Yes!
56:02Yes!
56:04Yes!
56:06Yes!
56:07Oh, my God!
56:09Close down!
56:11Yes!
56:16In addition to the title of America's Next Drag Superstar,
56:21the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race
56:23will receive a crown and scepter provided by Fierce Drag Jewels,
56:29a year's supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics,
56:32plus their very own ABH makeup collaboration,
56:38and a cash prize of $200,000.
56:44Courtesy of RuPaul's Drag Race Match Queen.
56:48Now, the time has come to crown our queen.
56:53Mikey Meeks,
56:55Nene Coco,
56:57have made my decision.
56:59The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race,
57:04America's Next Drag Superstar,
57:08is...
57:15Mikey Meeks!
57:19You're a winner, baby!
57:29You're a winner, baby!
57:37Conjagulations, Mikey.
57:38Is there anything you'd like to say?
57:40This is for my friends, my family, all of Orlando.
57:45Live fiercely, love boldly, and write it in the books, baby!
57:51The meek shall inherit the crown!
57:56Now, friends, my queen!
57:58Friends!
58:00Come on!
58:05Come on!
58:07Come on!
58:09Come on!
58:10Come on!
58:10Come on!
58:10Come on!
58:10Come on!
58:12Come on!
58:16Mikey, Mikey!
58:21Now, remember,
58:22if you can't love yourself,
58:23how the hell you gonna love somebody else?
58:25Can I get an amen up in here?
58:27Amen!
58:28All right.
58:29Now, let the music play.
58:30I'm a winner!
58:32I'm a winner!
58:33I'm a winner, baby!
58:35I'm a winner!
58:36I'm a winner, baby!
58:38I'm a winner!
58:40I'm a winner, baby!
58:42I'm a winner, baby!
58:44I'm a winner, baby!
58:46I'm a winner, baby!
58:51I'm a winner, baby!
58:53I'm a winner, baby!
58:58I'm a winner, baby!
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