RuPaul opens up on decades of fame in new memoir

Robin Roberts talks with RuPaul about his new memoir "The House of Hidden Meanings," and how he has worked to leave his mark in the entertainment world.
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[@SAMMl]

A drag queen? A DRAG QUEEN? She IS the Queen of Drag

[@alanamonique84]

CLEARED!

[@thisisbrad]

Can I get an AMEN?!!!

[@viewholicsanonymous]

That's right, he's a fracking icon

[@3v317]

QUEEN OF DRAG! ICON ❤

[@jayng153]

*He

[@CynthiaLeeFontaineOfficial]

I’m so proud of you my drag mom ! Thanks to her I have the opportunity to been on tv for two years ! Breaking walls of stigma and discrimination. But also taking my art to another level . Congrats Mama Rupaul

[@spriggy4382]

Love you too Cynthia!! Always a joy!

[@jalenwesley755]

Love you Cynthia and I’m send you love and light 🥰

[@Abishhhhh]

HI CYNTHIAAAA

[@genuinedelusionsmusic]

Coocoo ❤

[@that1niceguy246]

Cynthia we love you!

[@debispencer393]

His love for his partner is AWESOME!!!

[@levent.a.7280]

His husband not partner, they are married.

[@bcb7443]

RuPaul is an American Treasure!

[@mymobilebuddy4392]

For sure. I already bought the book. I never thought when I heard that first song that he would ever dream this big. He had big goals. It shows.

[@OURPERFECTO]

He's a world treasure.

[@levent.a.7280]

​@@mymobilebuddy4392how is the book? Planning on buying it

[@levent.a.7280]

​@@mymobilebuddy4392 how is the book? Worth buying it or not

[@levent.a.7280]

​@@mymobilebuddy4392is the book worth buying

[@dannyclive11]

I get chocked up when ever I see Ru be vulnerable on TV, ❤❤❤

[@makeitmakesense2616]

I DESPERATELY miss RUPAULS PODCAST Please listen to that podcast, its is just filled with so so much great life lessons!!

[@taintedlife2618]

Seriously! Bring it back!

[@germandimplez]

I came here to say the same thing. I miss it so much!

[@makeitmakesense2616]

We weren't even given a goodbye episode

[@fytghggyungf7601]

From being a little black girl in the Brewster projects of Detroit Michigan, to getting spotted by an ebony fashion fair talent scout at 15, to building a media empire. What a life!

[@Hervinbalfour]

Hunh? "Little black girl"? Detroit Michigan? Rupaul was born and raised in San Diego.

[@Xim3linda]

7:10 when he got teary eyed talking about his husband. So sweet ❤❤❤

[@Jamietheroadrunner]

30 years together is impressive. Most heteros can’t match that these days

[@SamuelGemette]

Rupual taught me if i can't have love for myself. How the hell can i love someone else? Thanks from me and Grandma out here in cali

[@ameliabedelia7018]

How are things down in Temecula?

[@Skysdalimit247]

I think that is fair! RuPaul is everything. I loved her since I was a kid, and am now I am in my 40s, a grown ass cis Black woman. lol

[@wendybutler1681]

66. White. I adore this man with all my heart. He tells scared, confused kids that it's all gonna get better, they just have to hold on.

[@variousJnames]

I love his impeccable taste and how well spoken he is. Gotta read this book! ❤❤

[@ericmcbrian1638]

I’m a gay man. I have never watched Drag Race. It’s just not my kind of TV. The most I’ve ever been exposed to RuPaul’s work is his appearance in The Brady Bunch Movie. However, I am very familiar with how much he has done for the community and what he has accomplished in his career is amazing!

[@Abishhhhh]

Drag race is so good I watch it for the comedy and the fashionnnn. The fashion is really leveled up now , it’s like watching a fashion show but it’s ACTUALLY a good! (Usually lol) not like some other fashion shows where they literally glue a chair to someone’s torso 🙃

[@levent.a.7280]

I maybe the most feminine gay in the world but I've never watched drag race as well, just not my cup of tea, I prefer to watch men.

[@amirawazwaz7122]

That’s what I thought till I watched it and realized I had been missing out on the best show of all time.

[@mikeb8824]

Their is nothing like a parent love when your are gay

[@GabrielFerreira-ue8hs]

A light in the world ✨

[@F4TiMA.]

Robin and ru look like brother and sisters 🌞

[@christianruiz5385]

RuPaul is one of the most incredible strongest people who has survived a lot and now he gives so much back the joy the laughter the kindness God bless you RU never leave us ! the world would be sad place without you!!!

[@marcoramos7071]

I'm so glad we have him!

[@ChristopherWilliams-eh6zs]

RuPaul thank you for giving us so much light and inspiration 🥰❤️😃 & We love you Robin 💖 😍😊

[@Thevelvetrope1983]

I remember in the 90’s when RuPaul Released his first album “Supermodel of the World” buying it at all places an army base because the cover looked cool. Then the music was good. And everyone in the 90s didn’t even know what a drag Queen was. I’ve loved him from the early days of his career. Always fun, always uplifting, always funny, and talented

[@giggles7179]

I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and when I was in my early teens, I would drown out the taunts and hateful immaturity of the others on the school bus with "Supermodel" on my Walkman. I was very fortunate that the most awkward period of my life - a period not all kids like me would make it through - occurred simultaneously with RuPaul's ascent to superstardom. It allowed me to envision a future where I would only be celebrated for what made me so different and when I arrived at my class reunion years later, it was in the image I would have loved for them all to have known me as the whole time. They loved it, too. Even more important is the obligation I feel to do what I can to help the next awkward kid get through those years unscathed. It was always my dream to go find "my people" in New York City, but my life has put me on a very different path that ultimately led me to return to the same area in which I grew up. I've spent so many nights wondering what I could have done and where life may have taken me had I taken more risks or made different decisions along the way. Sometimes I find answers or clarity simply trying to make excuses to convince myself that there's a good reason I'm where I am. It brought me to the realization that I could use this larger-than-life persona I've so carefully created as a beacon for any kids that, like I once had, feel they're three thousand miles away from anyone they could relate to. After many appearances in the local media, articles I've written, and events I created and coordinated, I was named one of the area's most influential people "changing the way we look at life" in our city. For all the barriers _Drag Race_ has broken down, the one I'm most grateful for is the opportunity to see RuPaul receive the accolades he's deserved for so long. It took a long time for the rest of the world to catch up, but that man's true impact is so profound we'll likely never comprehend how many lives this one person has touched simply by putting on a pair of high heels and reminding us all how important it is to love ourselves and each other. I hope I see the day when such a simple phrase doesn't carry any stigma with it simply because it came from the mouth of a black man in a blonde wig.

[@helloxonsfan]

*How could anybody not like aunty Ru...?!* 👍🏽

[@danyielsays4621]

I read that his mother went to a psychic when she was pregnant and she said "its a boy and he will be very famous! He'll be a star!" 😮

[@Abishhhhh]

Really?

[@spriggy4382]

I really enjoyed Robin and Rupaul together! Great interview! It did make me want to get the book!

[@brianpimentel]

Love him so much !!

[@sig9girl]

Love RuPaul! ❤❤❤

[@linedanzer4302]

Love me some RuPaul! Not since Madam CJ Walker has anyone rose up from nothing and by putting in lots of hard work and grit - paying all of her dues - to become rich, famous, and powerful. Kudos to you RuPaul.

[@Myopinionmattersthemost]

You really need to learn more about African American history if you believe this comment is factual.

[@robyoung9968]

I’m so happy Robin is interviewing him. I love them both so much.

[@latonyad7769]

Love RuPaul!! 💜💜💜💜

[@krystaln7455]

Loved this, love him!!

[@OURPERFECTO]

He is the Q U E E N of Drag Queens on his way to becoming the Goddess of Drag Queens. We support him.

[@Charlotte-kv7bk]

I love you RU.

[@billcurran9729]

fantastic interview, deeply moving thanks

[@AKayt-nm2yc]

Ru is a gift to 🌎❤👑

[@JadeVineMedia]

Icon😍 I love Ru❣️ I love what he has done for his community and our black. Absolutely wonderful🥰

[@european51]

Simply devine

[@Thedollvibe]

Yes! I can’t wait to read about the fracking and the hidden bunker he has being made!! 💗💗

[@carriefox1146]

Love him! ❤️

[@kl.8992]

Ru deserves all the good things ❤️

[@AndrewKase]

I love RuPaul so much! 💖

[@TyroneClark-bu7ml]

love rupaul such an inspiration.

[@gawdzuniqorn7269]

WE LOVE YOU RU!!!❤🎉

[@anrn5303]

he's awesome!

[@11kindpunk11]

À beautiful human being

[@vscents5674]

He’s brilliant ❤

[@GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018]

I love RU!!!

[@ayalacar]

Te amo Rupaul❤

[@musicforabrokenroad]

Thank you for the inspiration

[@kougarmedia2326]

Lovely . he is a icon

[@user-ep6rm3ew3o]

🖤Ru

[@Jessicalovesmichael]

What a legend

[@MelixaMihawk]

Legend❤❤❤ 🎉🎉😊

[@alyciacooper2]

This made me want to cry happy tears. 😅

[@francessaunders3447]

Love you, Ru.

[@GeniusNoir]

What an inspiration. I'm still pushing towards my dreams. Almost.

[@tashkenty]

Supermodel you better work is probably the catchiest Dance tune ever. Even nirvana and in particular Kurt cobain, loves it

[@KaedonGray]

Life is a party and you bettah bring something..." LOVE THIS!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@brittanyrose6294]

Amazing just amazing

[@sherrykao978]

Love this

[@Kittysoftpaws11111]

Great interview!! I'm getting the book

[@clovrmay3104]

Love the story of Katya saying "oh yeah i was passing a restaurant window in downtown LA the other day we locked eyes thru the window and he looked at me and flicked me off" great sense of humor/ charm 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sharilynnabner]

I love rupaul 🎉

[@jakemoeller7850]

Go, Ru! ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜

[@karmasafari]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ericdwhitmorec]

Im about to snatch this memorir right on up!

[@klu5301]

Rupaul is and will always be such an inspiration!

[@RaymondHng]

RuPaul's growth and success comes his partnership with Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey of World of Wonder Productions.

[@COBYKOEHL2]

RU IS BRILLIANT AND HIS MESSAGE IS LOVE. 👏 🙌 👌 ❤️

[@adrina911]

💕💕💕💕

[@ciel222]

GREAT interview ❤️❤️👏👏

[@divainloveforever]

Adooooore Mama Ruuuuu!!! please come to my House!!❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@jannapeters8506]

Love me some RuPaul!

[@robyoung9968]

I want him to get his own talk show. He did a test run and I wish it would have come to fruition.

[@michaelbengochea2976]

Luv the rup ❤

[@Miminini79]

I love RuPaul! For me he’s more than a drag queen. He has ethics, spread love and respect around the world! My kids and my husband watch Drag Race with me. I went through a dar time in my life and his show was there to pick me up and bring some overcoming exemples in my life.❤❤❤❤

[@lf3541]

Luv u Ru! You bettah werk, hunty!

[@ssff2544]

❤❤❤

[@miningho5913]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@music_loverr92]

💙

[@paulocabrerre2548]

Ru 😍

[@TheVonnieVonVonShow]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@skylargreen7156]

"Everybody is drag. You're born naked and the rest is drag."

[@4cuttime]

😊❤❤

[@rubymilan9824]

Rupaul is everything!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Scorpiotwinnk]

Oh the things he must have seen and experienced …💛✨ what a life. Can’t wait to read his book, as a young gay fem guy myself 🥹

[@laruefromtheblue]

❤

[@RAINBOWNATE]

RuPaul He is The Kween Of Drag And Also She The Queen Of Drag.

[@envylopez6035]

The guy at the end was so over it 😂😂😂

[@kougarmedia2326]

The king of being unbothered and knownin g their truth

[@danaallen2734]

Scorpio ❤

[@levent.a.7280]

Omg RuPaul is only 6 days older than Robin.

[@bo2720]

Shangela always reminds me of Rupaul. From rags to riches and her whole vibe is similar

[@GiGi-dz2ew]

*2020*

[@1bwash]

Ru is so beloved, but still doesn't get the credit he deserves. Truly has made the world a better place for everyone, but especially LGBTQ people.

[@nikohlpatton3768]

Life is a party. You better bring something or else you won’t get invited back. ❤

[@diegoserafimm]

I LOVE RUPAUL

[@paStLife463]

Ru Paul is an Icon! He has faults, he is human after all, not a saint. But the good he s done for the queer + community is irrefutable, opening doors and 'normalising' the ' abnormal' in the end uniting two poles into one. Ultimately, we are all humans with equal rights , united by Love 😀

[@saleemahfareed4495]

RuPaul ❤😊 1:32

[@SJD326]

A message to all TQIA+ people: Rupaul has never forced himself on anyone nor has he ever disrespected any religion (gays can be religious too) Rupaul was even in The Brady Bunch movie!!! Take notes TRA’s

[@DeborahStephens-bt5nnGhost]

Ru Paul is soul burning bright through this universe. Lighting a path for us to see and join or we are already there?

[@ericbubbles8642]

Sashay Shontay.🎉🎵🎙🎶🔊🔊🔊💯👏👏👏🤙🎉