RuPaul On His Journey To Fame, 25 Years Of Sobriety And The Impact Of ‘Drag Race’ | The View

[@MCMNasty2]

That ovation and applause for Ru was deeply moving.

[@michaelasay8587]

Even much more seeming as a woman at 60

[@nunyabusiness3666]

Gross

[@billy_david]

Yet you stuck around to watch it? @@nunyabusiness3666

[@luckie4103]

I made my heart heavy. He has earned it.

[@Billbob0327]

@@nunyabusiness3666what is it exactly that you find gross?

[@TheNativeLandNodPodcast]

I remember the first time RuPaul's Drag Race came on air, my brother tuned in excitedly thinking it was a show about Car Drag Racing 😂

[@nephtys369]

Thank you for the laugh! My dad did the same thing.

[@TheNativeLandNodPodcast]

@@nephtys369 lol. Did he stay tuned to give it a try or was he like my brother and swiftly changed the channel? 😁

[@critterkarma]

Good one!

[@bestmomcheck2046]

Lol😉

[@RaymondHng]

Everybody wants to be RuPaul.

[@JustynClark-q7p]

“Everything that makes you beautiful was clearly born in you!” -Sara Haines

[@Shelbyanne-ok3cc]

Sappy Sara...wonk wonk wonk!

[@antoniodre982]

@@Shelbyanne-ok3ccfind some joy

[@Shelbyanne-ok3cc]

Not from these hags!!!!😂

[@jayshko]

Love Sara, she is the one on the panel I could actually imagine being friends with.

[@veronicasaint5811]

She is so fake😂😂😂

[@howabouthat8606]

A comment Rupaul made on his podcast many years ago has always stayed with me: "When you become the architect of your own experience on this planet, that's when the party really begins." Love Rupaul and the fabulous queens - they bring joy, light, love and laughter

[@jakehorne3548]

I love this!!!

[@EIsaMars]

can you please explain it to me?

[@ASMR-XI-ZUI]

Totally agree. Prince had this same mindset and was therefore able to create such a beautiful life and share the musical joy with others.

[@batgurrl]

RuPaul received a well deserved huge ‘ welcome back’ ovation and I loved what Whoopi said about his contribution to culture ❤️

[@chi5860]

RuPaul's words of wisdom reflect my own journey.

[@theunknowncommenter725]

@@chi5860 Wisdom cannot be found from clowns.

[@chi5860]

@@theunknowncommenter725 If clowns ruled the world, it probably wouldn't be such a s*ithole.

[@Proofs_please]

@@theunknowncommenter725gurl, who you rather listen to your pastor? (A May be child molester) Lesson learned here Gurl, you listen to everything that is good/love and don’t listen to anything that hatred.

[@italok6577]

@@theunknowncommenter725 coming from a nobody who probably doesn't even know who you are. All you'll get here is pity

[@bherrin67]

I met Rupaul once, back around 1994, after Supermodel but before his VH-1 talk show. It was at a bar in South Beach, I was a young 20 something gay twink with my little entourage without a care in the world. We were a little star struck over Ru, but Ru made a big fuss over our group of young gays and made us feel like he saw us and we were something. He was so incredibly gracious to us, I’ll never forget it. Will always be a huge fan. ☮️❤️🌈

[@zander7671]

🌈

[@samarino1480]

That is irrevocably beautiful

[@Zippyzappy339]

Love this ❤

[@Wild1995]

Rupaul performed at the Warsaw Ballroom around 1996. I was there too.

[@misslady582]

I love RuPaul! "you're born naked and the rest is drag." 😂😂 Lots of advice and truth nuggets in this segment. ❤

[@cinnamonpie8077]

So true

[@theunknowncommenter725]

NO. You should only wear clothes appropriate to your gender.

[@Slayalldayeveryday860]

@@theunknowncommenter725​Leave! What you’re doing is tired, it’s old, it ran its course and now it’s dead! Stop beating a dead horse!!!

[@Proofs_please]

@@theunknowncommenter725gurl, you basically confirm that you are a follower. I am sure all your ideas were from someone else.

[@terrancejovan4825]

Ru Paul has been saying this since the 70's.. if you look back at those old videos that nelson shot of them in new york city in the 80's she was saying it then. She even said it on the Geraldo show when she was a club kid in 1990..

[@bravelittletoaster3439]

RuPaul is so classy, intelligent and graceful.

[@erikm8372]

“We’re all co-creators with the creator.” Everything Ru says is GOLD

[@alfiemarie]

"we was up in the cluuubb" 😂😂😂 i love mama ru

[@jasularaez]

@@Shamonwhitehurst252blip blop i dont care

[@theminecommanders8013]

​@@Shamonwhitehurst252Okay and? He dresses up as a female and who cares?

[@BillyOhm]

I cried this entire interview. The standing ovation. The message. The humbleness while receiving accolades. Looking forward to reading this memoir. ❤

[@ApolloAzraelSpektra]

Ru is "on" so much of the time, it's VERY rare he ever gets TRULY emotional, unexaggerated/not for the cameras. But you can see Whoopi's accolade really touched him. Muthas supporting Muthas. Werk.

[@deanroberts360]

Completely agree with you here. He was genuinely present and wow, I was gripped the whole time. We say a lot about his ego sometimes but he really does deserve this level of respect and admiration. ❤

[@JohnBrown-ff6ez]

*RU WEARS ONE OF HIS FAVORITE COLORS OFTEN!. IT MATCHES HIS BEAUTIFUL STOVE!. **#LOVE*

[@theunknowncommenter725]

@@JohnBrown-ff6ez Stove? Who said anything about kitchen appliances?

[@AliKaytish]

❤❤❤

[@mandyedwards-holisticlifec3050]

I've seen him more like this. You prob haven't watched the right shows. I've seen him vulnerable quite a bit

[@ogdvb]

RuPaul is a heaven-sent creature that is here to teach us a lesson or two on grace, dignity and, yes, style🙌🏼👏🏼♥️

[@jbghumanjr]

"you can look in the darkness... but don't STARE!" wonderful words. Of course life will make this VERY hard to follow for some and all at times. It's a very up and down journey... but nonetheless a good phrase to hold onto.

[@Salsero12]

I just kept thinking about Ru and Joys previous interaction 😂

[@pigipanospickacard]

😂 they should've shown the clip! Joy still looks salty

[@nolanrlong]

I kept wondering if someone was going to bring it up 😂

[@Salsero12]

@@pigipanospickacard I wish they would have 🤣🤣🤣

[@mgcl9098]

😂

[@dawnglianapachuau6433]

i checked the comments to see if someone else thought about it 🤣

[@JohnPalermo-wp5df]

Rupaul is not only an icon he is absolutely revolutionary. Not only did he help to break racial barriers, but he also helped to break gender and orientation barriers as well. Do your thing RU! 👏🏻 💯

[@keepsafeandsound6722]

Do you still think this?

[@wadedavid4375]

SNL needs to have him HOST again! Did a Great Job!

[@florencedelvalle8145]

I agree. That was one of my favorite episodes. Reading is fundamental!😂😂😂💙💙

[@Notturnoir]

It was so good conservatives are still crying about Ru reading to children!

[@shawnekia751]

Yes he did! 🙂

[@macki7]

He was INCREDIBLE… The Designing Women sketch OMG!!!

[@truthwarrior2727]

Yeah I’d rather children be inspired by people whom save lives build gives back to society not one’s who wants your children to be confused naked drug addicted people

[@IamHis66]

Only RuPaul could make me stop and watch the View. You,Sir, are a classy human! I cannot wait to read your book.

[@davidmercer803]

The opening applause said everything we need to know about RUPAUL❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU!!

[@tevitakalejr.3485]

Rupaul’s Drag Race was the show that helped me come out of the closet and it is such a cultural phenomenon! Thank you Mama Ru for your contributions and so happy for you and your accolades! 👏🏽❤️

[@rabblerousin8981]

What I love is that I’m a curvy hourglass cis woman who developed early and was bullied out of my ownership of my own body, totally afraid of my brickhouse figure that was *not* acceptable in the 90s. and like RPDR opened the door to your closet and invited you out into living in your light, I swear it’s given me Woman Lessons. It somehow gave me permission to own my sensuality and my physical form. Where I’ve seen my curves as slutty, now I see them as fishy 💃 not every day but when I’m feeling low I know where to look for a slap back into reality. Cheers and blessings, stranger 🔥 Hope you’re having fun out there, and by the way you’re effing gorgeous!

[@EmilyTressa]

I was at the live taping today and it was so special! The amount of love in the room was amazing and also seeing Whoopi was such a delight! Ru pointed at me and I felt like he looked into my soul haha - so happy!! The energy was fab 🩵

[@JM-vj7we]

I adore him too. ❤

[@kallen868]

💖✌👏

[@chef1088]

Did the cohosts interact with the audience at all?

[@kennyroman9589]

In case you didn't know it Joy Behar; The DEVIL IS A Lier!! Hello? This means Donald Trump!!

[@EmilyTressa]

@@chef1088 yess they did! Whoopi would speak w us during commercial break and after the ru interview she talked about how important drag is. She mentioned that drag queens aren’t the problem especially in the time we live in now. It was very wholesome!

[@JacobElyachar]

The longest reaction that I have seen for a guest this season!! Bravo, RuPaul!!

[@jannapeters8506]

His laugh is so infectious!

[@anthonyyusef5897]

Rupaul's Drag Race is one of the greatest developments in television history.

[@theunknowncommenter725]

NO. There is nothing remotely interesting about men with no self respect making fools of themselves in women's clothes.

[@jayqdarapper830]

*herstory

[@ddrebrne3336]

History.

[@salvation2979]

Your opinion. I’ll stick to educational tv

[@viewholicsanonymous]

True, it's fracking iconic

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

Let me just say this about RuPaul. Extremely brave person and RuPaul's rudes of wisdom have brought great joy to my life and I'm not gay. I'm not transgender. I'm a little old Catholic lady who just believes that everybody's here for reason and his words of wisdom have saved me so much her take. Thank you with all for everything you do for all of us

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

saw the book in the shops yesterday. didn't know it was new. he looks stunning on that cover. very beautiful man.

[@MatthewsFav]

RuPaul is a kind and gentle soul

[@richardc8795]

ICON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@douglaswild3852]

💯!!

[@brendafizer6444]

AMEN!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@SalMcrUK]

Look at the darkness but don't STARE !.. it does drag you in...Perfect advice in this over sensory and stimulated world

[@danaterrell3099]

I have loved RuPaul since his first Album. I still listen to that first album, its a classic. Way to go sir! dana t.

[@brandoncousineau9972]

This is a wonderful interview! All the hosts knew exactly who they were sitting with and what to ask, and to revere this person and moment. RuPaul laid out beautiful vulnerability and learned wisdom in a way only he could. I just started diving into his book and it’s been more than I expected. I hope we all listen and work to not only understand but live by his lessons. We’d all be better as a whole.

[@henrydye8399]

This is so beautiful about everyone coming together and believing in themselves and creating and making it a better world without hurting others without bigotry. I love you, RuPaul.

[@bisket95]

Whoopi went full auntie mode in the end 😂❤️

[@boblowney]

he is super smart and insightful and that enabled him to be the success that he is.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

3:59 RuPaul is dropping some spiritual bombs 👏🏾

[@shirleyaguilera7766]

I ❤RuPaul. Young ppl have my heart and anyone who does something positive to encourage young people to embrace their lives and live. I really appreciate how he just explained how to overcome depression. We all go through some moments to briefly overcome by not lingering into staring into it. Look at it not staring. Moms are soooo beautiful in teaching us stuff

[@joeydigrazia765]

There angels all around us-you are right Rupaul❤❤❤🙏

[@michaelwhite2600]

Love him! I love Whoopi and Joy too! What an uplifting interview. Thank You ❤

[@CertifiedPsychiatrist]

Thank you Ru for sharing yourself with us and thank you The view for allowing us to see this.

[@uramirez28]

I love that he’s sitting next to Joy 😂

[@erikm8372]

Most guests sit there.

[@uramirez28]

@@erikm8372 yeah, but now that I know that they had a little messy interaction on TV before it just makes me laugh a bit seeing them next to each other.

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

Yas, if you know, you know.

[@babypicassoeisenstein]

@@uramirez28 did they? when?

[@PumpkinPails]

⁠@@babypicassoeisensteinit was several years ago on the show, but I think it was just them having some fun. Ru was giving fashion advice to Joy and Joy went " I don't need to take fashion advice from a drag queen!" And Ru goes "Well, you better take it from somebody." 😂

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

I remembered the first time I saw RuPual on tv. I was probably about 7 or 8 years old. It was 1993. RuPaul' s music video "Work" was on Mtv. My 1st impression was, "Wow, that's a really tall lady!" 😆 I didn't know RuPual is a man the whole time. Or did I even know the term "drag queen." All I know is that my 7 years old self was captivated by his presence. And still do 31 years later. RuPaul made me proud of who I am as a Black and unapologetic gay man! 🏳️‍🌈✊🏿

[@MagicBus-ct7fe]

You didn't know he is a man 😂😂😂😂😂😂. No wonder you are gay

[@batgurrl]

RuPaul told the story about a psychic telling her Pregnant mom her son would be famous, before, so she chose the name RuPaul then because it was ‘unique’. His advice to people dealing with troubling times was wise.

[@ApertaVulnus]

I love RuPaul, he is so insightful & grounded. I love drag queens, Drag Race and all that goes with it!

[@lampkinmedia]

Ru is the change we all needed. An icon. His tv show was good. They didn't renew it they need to give him his show back.

[@rseandtube2737]

YES I loved that show!!!! Excellent interviewer.

[@johnmorris4347]

I love this man! I wish that I could meet him, and I pray that I get the opportunity to see him in person one day.

[@raindrops21_9]

He's so insightful and emotionally intelligent - as well as being joyful. Just love him!

[@marypurpura4692]

I just love RuPaul. Such a beautiful spirit/human. I enjoy seeing/hearing his journey. So so Fun!

[@CM-ho5ic]

I love RuPaul, he's so talented & just a good guy 🤗

[@baharam98]

Absolutely Beautiful; The light shines when you are "TRUE" to yourself. Let your light shine... We are all one... and the one light is the source for us all....

[@algiethomas6905]

RuPaul Is An American Treasure For All The Right Reasons 🫶

[@theunknowncommenter725]

What reasons?

[@cole7726]

​@@theunknowncommenter725His legacy, accomplishments, the doors he has opened for millions of people, etc.

[@rustyrose8501]

RuPaul! A true American hero! She is such a precious soul and I look up to her as one of my heros! Thank you Ru for your bravery, love, intelligence, humor, and resistance! I love you so much!

[@Guillaume98100]

I love RuPaul he has made me a stronger person to be who i am and im not a drag queen nor do i wish to be one . He's a great inspiration

[@RockingMyReasons]

Love to RuPaul and Thank You for your message of Light, Love, & Laughter!

[@Ne55y]

Very insightful interview. It’s rare to see Rupaul be vulnerable and be personal. Really enjoyed seeing him! I’m curious to know what he meant by “the source”?

[@toniolamar5860]

He meant WHOEVER you think your God may be.

[@anekap6010]

Love love love RUPAUL#LEGEND💐💜💜🙏🏽

[@sherylsimmons8111]

RuPaul looks so good on that book cover! 😍❤😊

[@keirahuber451]

He's an absolute joy ❤

[@mikeyc4525]

Ru is amazing and inspirational. I wish that all people would get and understand what he is saying. A lot of us do get it...and a lot don't.

[@briobrandon911]

I wanted a rehash of the infamous Rupaul and Joy Behar banter back in the day during one of the view segments lolz

[@OneLoveRSR]

Joy... you betta take it from SOME-body!!

[@LuisGarcia-wx4hq]

I was looking for this comment 😂

[@markjlabella8869]

Wait.,, what happened?

[@fxlxp]

Google it honey

[@blue_ranger89]

⁠@@markjlabella8869Joyce was kinda upset that he had called her butch 😂then Joyce said, “I’m not gonna take fashion advice from a drag queen” then he said “you better take it from Somebody”😂😂😂😂😂

[@pnacirfa]

The RuPaul walk out👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I wait for that laugh too😂😂😂

[@tchaugn]

Beautiful interview, thank you for having him on. An icon!

[@DreDre_Dre]

He's my very first concert I love RuPaul. I will never forget thirty years ago

[@MvL69]

He is such a wise man. I could listen to his stories endlessly

[@Destinyatk]

Really love RuPaul and I am a fan of his show. Never miss an episode...

[@royw-g3120]

Wow. Knew he was tall but what a lighthouse rupaul is.

[@cliftonbowers6376]

Freckles too..

[@mooks616]

Add heels & a wig and she’s gotta be at least 7 feet!

[@baharam98]

Ru... YOU are a beautiful HUMAN BEIING. You are a light that shines on life.

[@chrisdeva]

I needed to hear this today so thank you

[@Voldemorten83]

I'm so happy Drag Race expanded into several shows and international seasons, I need this laughter and fun in my life often. Thank you Rupaul💖

[@BlueEGraphics2000]

Wow! Such true words of wisdom and insight from RuPaul.

[@seaseaponce9254]

I love mama Ru he has such beautiful heart and glow to him I need that book!!!

[@melsyoutube]

THAT STANDING OVATION!!!!! 🥺❤️

[@marymccluer1630]

Ru has such positive energy, such a joy for life, and some of the best quotes: "It's okay to look in the darkness. DO NOT STARE. DO NOT STARE. It will such you in." "We're all born naked; the rest is drag." "We are all co-creators with the Creator." "Follow your bliss." Thank you, Ru!

[@davidjscox1]

RuPaul for President!

[@JorgeLopez-YoutubeChannel]

Everybody is born Naked and the Rest is Drag!! Love u RuPaul you inspire me Everytime I see your show. 💜💙💚💛🧡

[@johnwebb2442]

Love and respect for RuPaul.

[@TeraGreene1]

I was asked to host a red carpet event 2 hours before the event in 2009 or so. It was for OUTFEST and they were honouring WOW ( a famous production company). Out of all the folks who came through on the carpet, Ru was definitely a special memory. Folks who saw the video were like, “you made RuPaul chuckle”. I sure did. :)). It’s still on the web. It was my first red carpet I’ve ever hosted. I’m glad they trusted me, especially such short notice lol. Ru is really a big heart and I can’t say anything bad about them. And side note: I’m 40 as of late 2023 and have been sober since Dec 6. 2012. 😊

[@travismcclure2417]

i love Rupaul! Didn,t kno. that he was so intelligent? wow, blown away

[@erikm8372]

He’s been this way forever and if you watch the earlier seasons of Drag Race, especially seasons 1-6, he really brought this spirit.

[@ericasawthat]

What a beautiful interview. RuPaul is an inspiration!

[@karenlindley9265]

What a warrior of light..🙏🙏🙏🌺😘💚💠💕🌸

[@darkslayer0218]

Ru has so many iconic phrases, he should write a book of just uplifting quotes. So inspirational.

[@marymayer4875]

Not a fan of reality TV but RuPaul's show and other creative shows, I love!

[@Travis-c2w]

RuPaul has so much positive energy that it rubs off to many of us take care RuPaul and the view ❤😊

[@tanyaldutton]

He is so great, love him

[@frantictoast3741]

RuPaul is legit. A very good person to interview. Such an interesting guy!

[@leslierogers3499]

RuPaul is a gem! ❤

[@dawntaylor3338]

RuPaul and I share the same sober year! Love it and her!

[@taintedlife2618]

That intense applause is BOMB mutha!!!

[@jbt6007]

Ru Paul is a true success story. I hope he continues to enjoy success for years to come.

[@giselsotopy]

Can he please found a church already? I'd love to be a disciple of light, love, laughter, kindness, sweetness... empathy. So humbled by his wisdom. 🙌

[@pppexplorer]

Great interview. RuPaul was very eloquent and shared so much wisdom in this.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love rupaul

[@FloridaFortify]

RuPaul was practically CHANNELLING!!!

[@maeshellewest-davies7904]

I love you too ru!

[@Parlor..]

Rupaul and I have do not necessarily share the same “views”, however, we do share the same sense of compassion, respect, love, kindness, authenticity, generosity and more.. There is no doubt that he is a force of nature, and a living legend! I’ve followed him religiously, for as long as I can remember, going back to the 80’s.. I’m absolutely obsessed with “DR”, and “Aj&I”, was so sweet, it’s a wonderful little series, watch it guys! Anywho, getting back to those “differences”, it’s nothing extreme, just different views, and the more I follow his work, the more similar we become, he has a “light” about him, and just oozes love in whatever he does. With my whole heart Rupaul, you’re the “Salt of the Earth”, and I thank you, for teaching me to be more open, and I thank you more, for bringing me Joy*. Not to make anything about me, but he’s definitely made me “enjoy earth”, much more than I ever have.

[@AstinzWorld]

Thank you, Mother Ru!!! ❤‍🔥

[@ravishkumar7245]

I have seen every season and every episode at least 20 times and I learn something new every time. I started loving myself after the lessons learnt from the show. ❤❤❤

[@ABSG7]

I wish Billy Porter has this much class

[@donaldflowers6169]

Ru I can relate to you so much I don't do drag well lol being from a little country town of Gonzales Texas taught me to believe in myself despite what others say God bless you RuPaul

[@ksmith1728]

Rupaul gives good talk !

[@NatalieHawkinsMusic]

House of Hidden Meanings is such an incredible book. Don’t sleep on it - get yourself a copy ASAP. I couldn’t put it down. ❤