America’s Drag Superstar Symone on Building an Empire, The House of Avalon & Growing Up in Arkansas

[@courtneyact]

Gosh Symone is electric! I love her!

[@avrionromain5457]

Him😶

[@camecex]

Indeed

[@ElizabethT45]

Symone was underestimated at first but she showed everybody!

[@firepower5134]

Is he her?

[@ElizabethT45]

@@avrionromain5457 Drag performers almost always refer to themselves as "she" when in drag, and "he" when not in drag.

[@joshuaharyono]

Symone, condragulation you're the winner of this week's challenge. On a serious note, i feel like Ru seeing her younger self when seeing Symone. As Ru said, Symone has that "it factor" that she embodied and made people fell in love with her. She rightfully won the crown this year and i do hope a great future for Symone!

[@Jenny-nh9hh]

Yeah I also feel that he may see that as well with Shangie

[@tjsquibbofficial]

Saying she deserves the crown is a bit of a stretch- The deserving winner or winners will always be Rosé & Gottmik. Only reason they didn't make Top 2 is due to Kandy & Symone being the Non-white girls.

[@OGkrystie]

Right?! The first time I saw Symone I just instantly thought of Ru back in the 80's/90's.

[@tktk2268]

@@tjsquibbofficial your opinion doesn’t matter because she won 👸🏾

[@gisellefendi5793]

@@tjsquibbofficial y'all gotta stop discrediting black queens for winning based off of their race. Symone had the best track record and she performed the best in the finale. Why would the crown go to anyone else?

[@matiasrobledo7600]

this was literally a maxi-challenge of Rupaul's Drag Race.

[@RaymondHng]

Yep it is.

[@yourmomschesthair8233]

Rupaul trained them well lol

[@anyal1987]

I love this comment so much

[@tshwa_nelo]

Lol yup

[@murraypeat2871]

They should do this as one though, instead of like the morning shows where they're the host, irl the queens are more likely to get interviewed so this would be great and Id love it if the makeup tutorial was made into a max challenge, because again, its something queens make a lot of money from irl!

[@glennpatrick8908]

This interview shows EXACTLY why she won. She’s a superstar

[@moua64]

You can tell all the crazy Drag Race challenges prepared Symone well for this moment.

[@maro7630]

Exactly! I been saying this

[@RaymondHng]

@@maro7630 I feel like I'm watching an episode of _RuPaul's Drag Race_

[@Legendaric]

RuPaul seems SO proud of Symone, that's so cute

[@javierlopeztapia5588]

The cameras were on!!

[@tulioiza]

@@javierlopeztapia5588 LMAO

[@gabrielledurham2052]

I think Ru sees so much of himself in Symone

[@castelliluca]

She’s probably the only winner he remembers

[@ldrfan17]

@@castelliluca AHAHHAH

[@ommaarrb]

This is like watching Arsenio interview Ru in the 90s! Symone is a queen for the people!

[@gonzalodcs]

I saw the SAME THING!

[@thedarthflagger]

I just said that!

[@realjakeanthony]

I THOUGHT THE SAME THING!!!!!!!!!!! WOW lol

[@yusuf9579]

Symone is the essence of drag: she is an actress, a performer, an activist, a storyteller, a comedian, an artist, a fashion icon, and she is such a sweet soul. Love me some symone 🥰

[@kalcriedpower]

you know who jaida is?

[@yusuf9579]

@@kalcriedpower yup she's one of my fav winners. But this video is about symone, so why would I talk abt jaida?

[@page394potter8]

Symone got a team. She doesnt do much all by herself, even before winning. During the season she struggled a lot to do the basics (which are sewing, dancing,singing, writing a short comedy sketch/roast)

[@benjaminjackson9449]

@@page394potter8 But she also dominated every runway, acting challenge, and lip sync she was in. Every queen has their strengths. Symone’s a performer and has great personality.

[@plc9359]

@@page394potter8 all superstars got a team, even jinkx who can’t do anything besides comedy has a team back home.

[@ryaninaugust]

Symone, Shea, and Jaida need to tour together. The trifecta 💕💕💕❤️

[@mr.joaquin7830]

The universe would collapse

[@sweetlyketoffee]

and Bob and Monet....the Fab 5

[@ryaninaugust]

@@sweetlyketoffee even better ❤️‍🔥

[@brandidewberry]

The Black Excellence Tour ✨💅🏿💫

[@gisellefendi5793]

@@sweetlyketoffee throw Monique in there as well and I will be front and centre giving them all my money 😍

[@miayahnke5838]

Her skin is truly gleaming, her hair is such a good tribute. She killed this

[@GladysAlicea]

Yes, and she has legs that go on for miles; she should insure them, like Betty Grable did. Superbly lovely. May God bless her always.

[@wohdinhel]

Symone always glows, never an ash in sight. She is a WAHMYN.

[@thomasproost5478]

She ? Sounds like a dude

[@jennydunn340]

@@thomasproost5478 symone is a drag queen

[@oneblood2780]

That’s a man, stop it with the BS. This shirt need to be ban

[@hocuspocus111]

if only jaida had had these same opportunities :(

[@mattsaracen7]

Yeah I wish they could both be interviewed

[@classyboy04]

We had a pandemic. Still going through it

[@PePinmySteP]

i knowww

[@jsan3743]

I f'ing love Jaida. She is amazing. I hope we see more from her she is incredible!! That last lip sync made me miss her and her season. It was one of my all time fav seasons!!

[@allenanderson8955]

If only Jaida had the same personality and interview skills. She never impresses me when she speaks.

[@omaraskar96]

Symone is literally a reflection of rupaul, same charisma and talent. She even has a crazy laugh like Ru😂

[@vastadmist2258]

Chileeeee, I said the same thing

[@wohdinhel]

Symone’s Drag Race… has a nice ring to it

[@phillipbotha]

Exactly my thoughts!! ❤️Love them both!

[@garyrobertson6778]

stop saying literally

[@omaraskar96]

@@garyrobertson6778 literally

[@vingancacoracao2552]

I truly smiled all throughout this ❤️

[@bawsnitti]

Somehow I did too Only the fake wouldn't admit it

[@barbraseville8984]

same. there's so much joy, here.

[@LX8R]

Same.

[@alrightthen8961]

Me too! I love Symone!

[@blake12396]

really wish Ru had invited Jaida along with Symone. Would’ve been nice seeing two reigning queens together bc Jaida got NONE of these perks, I still feel so bad for her!

[@MarinaAndTheDevil]

Gosh she really deserved better!

[@clemermoacir]

Me too but Jaida was busy 😏

[@blake12396]

@@clemermoacir she got back from *that* engagement weeks before this interview happened.

[@AnonymouseWatcher-bf6js]

@@MarinaAndTheDevil she really does. the entire cast of s12 deserved so much better. i really hate this pandemic so much

[@tylercaustin]

Amazing interview! Symone truly knows how to connect with the audience without loosing her identity. She has a charismatic charm and I wish her nothing but the best!

[@nicholas8484]

I’m sooo proud of her

[@alfredrivera764]

THIS IS WHY she deserves that crown, Symone is not just a drag Queen she’s a superstar

[@synchronicitystudios8217]

Symone is going to be the “next Ru Paul .” The billboards, makeup sponsorships the acting everythang! She’s really the first Symone, but she’s going to do it like a supermodel (like Ru Paul did).

[@cecegiles4583]

No one and I do mean no one will ever be the next RuPaul

[@kofivaldez6383]

@@cecegiles4583 ..... That's why it is in quotations

[@cecegiles4583]

@@kofivaldez6383 bye Felicia

[@tumi4080]

I BELIEVE THIS WITH EVERY OUNCE OF ME

[@fernandogarza6913]

Absolutely. She’s the best one out of the recent season. Best winner since bob the drag queen

[@user-mz2ne4yh2t]

I’m convinced RuPaul sees herself in Symone, she's captivating

[@warchild2005]

I said the same thing. The second I saw her on Rupauls Drag Race I knew she was gonna win because she reminds me so much of Rupaul....he has "It"

[@neville2308]

For sure

[@linoskavaldez]

Yes she does 💯since day one 💙

[@DH_9126]

A. Freaking. Star. She was made for the spotlight.

[@trevology2736]

off topic, but ur really cute

[@emanuelcarvalho8510]

@@trevology2736 he issss

[@fruitypenguin6495]

@@emanuelcarvalho8510 yea😮

[@the5thdim763]

@@trevology2736 Can you queens leave my man alone

[@tiredofit4761]

She is BRIGHT! And there’s nothing wrong with that!!! Do your thing girl!!!

[@dominicweber]

Can we just appreciate Gigi for this HAIR???? Like omg

[@megothefabulous]

Symone's skin STAYS hydrated

[@katinawitherspoon2888]

This melanin is glowing!!!!

[@bassssaasuuuup]

YESSSSS

[@Robbydarkwood]

She is the realist queen that has won. Heart on her sleeve, humor, and her beauty doesn't go to her head.

[@Nowiamfamous]

Nobody knows how Iconic this will be 10 year's from now including Ru. Sy has a persona that has personified an overlasped her drag persona into a full realized Person such as what Ru has done ....

[@LightningSt0rm]

This is the most "extra" I've ever seen Symone. And I'm kinda here for it. Also "I'm not being cocky, I'm just being correct." I'm going to have to use that one.

[@alexdelaluna404]

Dear Jimmy: If you come back, please be more like RuPaul and invite more drag superstars as guests on your show, please! Sincerely, everybody

[@anyal1987]

Omg! Could you imagine?! Latrice. Bianca. Pandora. Tammie. Trixie & Katya. Bob & Monet. Bob & Thorgy. Thorgy as the musical act with Jaida on drums CUZ SHES A F*%!n DRUMMER!! Ginger. Eureka. Jujubee. There’s sooo many queens who could slay this show!

[@ErikKristianGonzales]

Omg condragulations symone!!!! First drag race queen to be interviewed on actual late night tv!!!! Big step and I’m so proud to see it!

[@iansalvacion_]

Symone did that!! So proud of how she owns the world right now!!! Keep on shining Ebony Enchantress!

[@MizRubyJu]

I love her usage of hands, with those nails it’s like elegant swords swiveling.

[@NewMessage]

Well now all I wanna see is Symone vs. Guillermo.

[@marquesq.4499]

Very that.

[@graygrimace1646]

Same

[@diaz3144]

This reminds me when RuPaul performed “Supermodel” on television. Symone literally embodies young RuPaul. What an icon! ✨🖤

[@nivkaleon]

It feels like Rupaul is interviewing herself back when she was younger, godness!!

[@tiredofit4761]

Yes!

[@d.gilliard3645]

Lol Symone really is Baby Ru. I hope she has the same longevity and fruitful career!

[@nancymartinezp]

Ok so Symone wants to act. She has to play Ru Paul when they make a movie about him!! It is like seeing Mom and daughter!

[@CatsOrangeAndGrey]

She’s such a natural and so charismatic.

[@mistakemac505]

Gurl is such a star that she's literally shining.

[@PDC-yb9qs]

Love this comment

[@aronmartinez9673]

Symone is dripping in charm ✨

[@Leilasweet6]

Symone is so cool 🤩, im living for the back to my roots look. Cute

[@AngelLoveQuinnx]

Symone is such a star. You can tell Ru sees so much of herself in Symone.

[@mafini7031]

I love her, this is exactly what my spirit needed today. She will garner all the success and accolades, a true queen.

[@thanewblaq]

Look at how Symone even holds her hands like Ru! Symone is the superstar that can NEVER be denied. And I love how she showcases her all of her identity in ways that draw you into it. A true Class Act!!!

[@EverlifeGame]

I met Symone at a Pride event this year and she couldn't have been nicer or more down to earth

[@bradg2201]

This was giving me A throwback to the Arsenio Halls interview with Rupaul back in 93! FULL CIRCLE MOMENT. Similar outfit and kinda interview. So amazing! My heart is full after last night!

[@aquarian6004]

When she entered, she looked like an alien arriving in earth and thinking “so these are the humans huh?”

[@MS-dh9gh]

This is wonderful to have Symone on the show! Jimmy wouldn’t be able to handle it, he would be making jokes about what’s going on between her legs and be boggled at drag as a concept and not about her talent or stardom !

[@martynalipinska4104]

I was so shocked to see Symone as a thumbnail for Jimmy Kimmel video like omg this is truly huge. Tho I wish one day this would happen with Jimmy hosting. Like sometimes the winners of the Bachelor or different reality shows are interviewd on talk shows, but never drag race...

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

Drag Race is bigger than the Jimmy Kimmel show.

[@martynalipinska4104]

@@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy that comparison makes no sense, you are comparing talk show with reality tv show.

[@jdmj1991]

Fabulous interview and showcasing of Symone!

[@jennydunn340]

i haven't been so invested in a drag queen like i have symone. she's so amazing

[@fizzlepeach]

She's so excited and I love to see it ❤️ Ru encouraging her and letting her be herself was wonderful to see, Ru is a great host!

[@Mwauh1]

I’m just glad she didn’t have to lip sync for her lice

[@sidbell2722]

not lice😭😭

[@marquesq.4499]

HAHAHAHAHA!

[@abemolles]

LMAOOOO

[@victoriapowiec5976]

Mama Ru love Symone and love House of Avalon. I'm happy to have those people in my life 🥺

[@princeedward454]

HELLO 👋 GREETINGS FROM ROYAL FAMILY.

[@scotthamilton3494]

Symone really gets the audience connected!!! She is feeding off of it

[@Lawrence1999]

Girl I'm so proud of her 😭♥️♥️

[@Jayforeman3047]

I'm surprised ru hasn't adopted Symone yet.

[@lalat5899]

“The girl that play princess Diana on the crown” 😂😂

[@kerukei1]

Someone needs to give Ru Paul a talk show. I already know he tried to make his own but I guess it didn't work out. I loved it. He had amazing guests and he really knows how to engage with everyone. Love you Ru Paul!

[@nagarjuna012]

oh it did well. it was on vh1 for years and then times changed. he does do well giving interviews

[@barbraseville8984]

Symone... is just everything.

[@chromedend]

This is so iconic. Symone is truly a star. This was great!

[@gonzalodcs]

this is like DeBOHrah entering the Bossy Rossy but in real life 😭😭😭😭

[@MrThrob411]

Symone was my immediate favourite from the very 1st episode. She has amazing comedic timing, charisma and that "it" factor.

[@igorpatzlaff]

her charisma uniqueness energy is EVERYTHING Symone i’m so proud of your kween ♥

[@classyboy04]

This is like when Rupual was introduced on the Arsenal Hall show. ICONIC!!!!

[@Disney65Fan]

The same wig

[@FelixDance88]

Gosh yes. Symone is radiant with flawless, nourished skin. I can't wait to see what she does next! RuPaul has an immense talent: an ability to spot what is special and rare. Ultimately he does this for business gain but there's no shade in that. Ru has shifted the entertainment paradigm permanently and deserves to be a behemoth of success

[@ToddDevyn]

It's literally like watching RuPaul interview her younger self. This is iconic.

[@Alexander-bs5xj]

I wish this moment between these two could last forever! RuPaul is so fond of Symone.

[@sherlin5137]

This is giving me Rupaul at the Arsenio Hall show in '93 flashbacks, that's a full cycle for mama Ru as an entertainer! Love them both 💕, "you better work and don't let the smooth taste fool you"!

[@myshow723]

Symone continues to show us the star that she is. I loved this interview and the way they banter off eachother. I love when we get to see the real bond that rupaul creates with some of the queens. They may not interact and be friends outside of these appearances but there is something abt the chemistry between them or even rupaul and other queens like silky that you can see ru is really rooting for these queens.

[@elil1322]

Symone is such a natural on camera, what a lovely and deserving winner 😊

[@OscarGonzalez-xt3bk]

Symone on Kimmel?! I loveeeee! 😍

[@begs1570]

Trueee! ❤️❤️

[@yvonnenoel7206]

I Liveeeeeeee

[@BoHista23]

i can't stop seeing young ru in the guest chair of chatshows in the 90s🥺 symone's charisma and style are so- if ru ever needed an official successor symone would be PERFECT

[@zanelisiwentombela1562]

What does it for me with Symone is the humbleness that just shines through everything she does. She's funny and like Ru said, charming. I loved her from day one with her polaroid dress. As the competition went on and she constantly made statements with her runway looks. Statements that were just her embracing who she is. I simply fell inlove with her. I remember the white dress she wore for the BLM statement, I think it was the fascinator category. She was safe that day. But out of all the looks there, hers was THE statement. It will be remembered by those who saw it for years to come. She wasn't just a contestant on that show, she wasn't just a drag queen either. She was an activist, an icon. A whole force of nature, that commanded to be seen and heard. I don't know about anyone else, but I saw her and I heard her.

[@angelagalvez4956]

Symone has the young Ru vibes in this interview. I can feel Ru enjoyed this interview as much as Symone did 💙

[@callistaarsyad1160]

Symone you deserve all of this love and appreciation. Youre a star!!

[@johnnyboy7663]

Symone is killing it. So proud as a fan.

[@thedarthflagger]

Symone, Jaida and Shea are the epitome of the word EXQUISITE

[@jordanguay]

Miss Symone is GLOWING. Literally. Could not stop smiling during this interview.

[@sherielfman7223]

So great to see one of my drag faves on late night!! Thank you to those at Jimmy Kimmel Live! And Ru was a fun host!!

[@vodkahouse6662]

petition to make Symone the main host of the drag race when ru retires :D

[@TimGildersleeve]

"Is your blood sug-ah low?!"

[@MegaRandom432]

I’m so proud of her!!

[@princeedward454]

HELLO 👋 GREETINGS FROM ROYAL FAMILY.

[@tthomps3241]

Bob, Monet, Shea, Symone & Jada… we need the big 5 on tour

[@fernandoarmas2160]

She’s so damn charismatic! My queen!

[@kayoconey7198]

QUEEEEN! So proud of her🥺

[@mourningdove5591]

PROUD OF HER! She's stunning

[@JforRajasa]

The tic tac podcast got elevated this season..

[@殺人光線]

Symone always leaves me at a loss for words. I don't think the English language has developed enough to have the proper words to describe how out of this world she is. I can't believe I'm alive at the same time as this absolute legend

[@bru8138]

She’s his favorite and it shows 😌 lowkey she’s gonna replace ru retires and I’m here for it

[@fernandogarza6913]

If drag queens got this amount of representation…. Long live drag!!!

[@VoidVerification]

You know what I love? The talk show host actually letting their guest speak! Kudos to Ru for letting her girl Symone shine! ✨

[@tonyguse]

This was FIREEEE! Take notes, kids!

[@shyb4b4]

i smiled through the whole interview! LOVE Symone!!! baby she's carrying that Rupaul legacy like no other

[@themagickalmermaid]

I was Definitely Team Symone!! She's Old School & New School Drag In Action!

[@neville2308]

I’m so glad Symone is being treated like the STAR she is!

[@jonathanrio6587]

I really loved Symone on her season! And I love her MORE and MORE EVERY TIME I SEE HER!!!!!!

[@Kaice88]

LOVE LOVE LOVE SYMONE! so awesome to see Drag Queens getting the recognition they deserve! this is what drag race was getting them ready for. interviews, filming, and such.

[@hassanalestino8007]

One of RuPaul's favorite. Of course she should be a guest.

[@rafaelgutierrez6697]

It's always a joy to see Symone!!

[@ervadaninhalastrar]

Yes henny, let them straight Kimmel viewers have it!

[@beravurgun]

symone is the definition of drag at this point, ru said “you have a star quality” in the first challenge to symone, probably she saw her young herself in symone & that was right. symone’ll be a legend in the future & probably can fill rupaul’s space if she dies.

[@evilr.714]

LOVE how we moving forwards to be more accepting, ( I've been there all the way) well done !!!!

[@duboi82]

My fave Queen you can tell she’s a really genuine person