Sasha Colby - Winning "Drag Race" and Living Your Truth | The Daily Show

"We are everywhere, and we're not going anywhere." Legendary drag performer Sasha Colby talks about her experience winning "RuPaul's Drag Race," how anti-drag laws are a roundabout way of criminalizing trans people, and why she wants to be an example of a happy trans woman in a media landscape that tends to focus only on trans people's trauma. #DailyShow #SashaColby #DulcéSloan
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[@DereBear]

I love that they both talked about the cultural heritage of understanding gender as an indigenous person. The world doesn’t circle around the world view you were given

[@robertnobles8189]

I think the point, that non-European cultures have always had more than two genders, needs to be at the fore and is illustrative of euro-centric oppression in the US.

[@gowonism]

!!!!

[@laz0rama]

yep. many american indians call it "two-spirited".

[@rjgib1016]

Yes, because if you are basing yourself on your gender, race or sexuality, then who are you? Aren't we beyond this non-sense?

[@DereBear]

@@rjgib1016 where did I say that these were the only facets of who we are? Aren’t we beyond this belly aching?

[@nicoledempsey3415]

That gasp in the audience when Sasha broke down the "drag" ban, so telling

[@FREEtje4ever]

i was so surprised by that, i thought it was pretty known. Shows the importance of people like sashing bringing awareness to it.

[@angrydonutface7420]

I'm surprised that people didn't know! We need to spread the word more I guess. A lot of cis people don't know what's going on.

[@bringezk]

@@angrydonutface7420 yup. Easy to be ignorant when it doesn't affect you. Privilege in action 🙁

[@sandra-jones]

​@@bringezk that's how implicit racism works.

[@davidmercer803]

Im not suprised by this. Think about it social media has made people feel and think they know what’s happening in the world but most don’t take the time to read or educate themselves. The reality: it’s really how much people awareness and imbalanced most of society vibrations are. It’s really sad.

[@karenninascott]

I'm for people deciding for themselves what to wear, and I'm against people deciding what is legal to wear for others.

[@listerinr]

​@@sitns23 I don't accept what less than 10 percent of the population wants.

[@Sindollx666x]

Seriously, I've put up with being harassed for decades for my appearance, suddenly my look has been vocally & verbally accepted by just about all. It's a beautiful trip. I've always felt a kinship with drag queens, like we were going through some remarkably similar things as far as public harassment and dropping jaws wherever we go, and more. I'm of the mindset as long as you're not being malicious or hurting any living being, there's no problem be you! You shouldn't be harassed for being YOU!

[@listerinr]

@@Sindollx666x Not accepted by just about all. Maybe in your little bubble, but most of the country, and most of the world does not agree with you.

[@joshuaohuka7719]

@@listerinr you'd be surprised how big that bubble is...

[@listerinr]

@@joshuaohuka7719 I bet you really believe that.

[@jaymeemangang9506]

Rupaul did the right thing. She will be a great advocate for drag and trans people. ❤❤❤

[@sandra-jones]

Do you think she chose Sasha because of the issues with trans and drag rights?

[@Rampala]

And considering that RuPaul had to evolve a little to get there makes me hopeful that others can too.

[@Rampala]

​@@sandra-jones I think by "right thing" they mean RuPaul decided to allow trans contestants to compete, not that Sasha won for political reasons.

[@lynnhettrick7588]

@@Rampala I’m glad to see that RuPaul is evolving. I was a bit put off by the transphobia. But I do hope that the general cishet public is learning the difference between trans women and drag performers. Trans women are women. They are *NOT* “men in dresses.” Drag is art, drag is performance.

[@chenseler85]

@@sandra-jones I mean it’s a plus. But she was dominating lol.

[@corvidsRcool]

I would watch a couple of hours of Dulce and Sasha just going off on tangents. 😍🤩🤣

[@wifey09]

TRUE!! this is too short 😭😭

[@paulwright6044]

Or transgents...

[@Heybabetv]

These two have such an awesome chemistry

[@divaliciousshow915]

Agreed❤

[@Kick0a0cat]

I want to thumb this up so much!

[@Hailstormand]

"They live in New York - they think they're free" made me laugh more than I should.

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

lol...Fa REAL!

[@1934jackson]

This makes me so happy to see Sasha out here using her platform. I'm also glad she broke down some of the anti drag laws because most people don't seem to understand how these laws will effect regular US cizitens.

[@offtarget1758]

Exactly!!

[@erinmcdonald7781]

Yep! I just realized that wearing my jeans, favorite sneakers, leather jacket, heck, much of my wardrobe would be illegal in Tennessee! Way to go, repugs! People can't wear what fits or is comfortable. 🤦 Maybe you just legislated that because you wearin' your ties too tight, or mad you have to get your wives to tie them for you! #QuitMicromanagingOthersLives #OneHumanityOneEarthOneLove #WomenLifefreedom❤️✊

[@crispypudding]

How does banning drag freaks for children only will effect the entire world and the multivers??

[@naylas3908]

‘Affect’, not ‘effect’. They’re 2 different things.

[@erinmcdonald7781]

@@naylas3908 That one is a more difficult one to remember for many, "affect" being the verb, and "effect" being the resulting noun. Most people don't get a clear explanation or have forgotten over time.

[@an2thetonio191]

Dulcé and Sasha are such an iconic duo. Two queens with charisma and intellect convening to educate the world about social justice and freedom of expression - so slay. Give them a podcast NOW

[@DTay-bn2ro]

Yesssssssss hunTeaaaaa❤😊😊😊😊

[@HazriHaili]

I love that Dulce just went in with the in-jokes and the show / drag vocab in this interview.

[@lagunajules]

This is so awesome to see Sasha representing drag, representing trans women on a stage that reaches so many is so beautiful!!!! Werk!!!!!! So proud

[@lareneandpipsqueeksully]

Sasha was so exhilarating in the Finale, how was she not going to win❣️❣️❣️

[@feitocomfruta]

It was hers to lose for sure, but Anetra didn’t make it that easy either.

[@jujuike]

This interview was conducted is such a flawless way. Fully engage and entertained and Sasha really is a treasure at this point. We must protect our LGBTQIA rights.

[@davidolivares2429]

Sasha is serving looks and eloquence ❤

[@LULU-wn4ng]

We don’t deserve you queen!!! What a class act!!! Sasha for President!!!

[@_nom_]

As in president president?

[@listerinr]

Eww

[@needsbread6368]

@@listerinr what did you look in the mirror

[@listerinr]

@@needsbread6368 you're demented

[@LULU-wn4ng]

@@_nom_ of the world honey

[@_sarah1032]

This whole video just makes me so happy, cant even really explain it

[@dabeage]

I would name her Dulcé De Luscious.

[@nuvesylluvia]

Dulcé De Luscious Colby oh yesss! Looooove it!

[@erinmcdonald7781]

Perfect! 💖✌️😎

[@jociscocr]

Dulce Bonina Brown

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

@@nuvesylluvia Exquisitely fine!

[@allen3339]

This video of Sasha and Dulce just cured my anxiety depression and gout, just pure joy 🤩

[@kristophergray9826]

Trans Rights are Human Rights

[@harris7963]

No human rights are human rights

[@phinicebear6781]

@@harris7963 and humans can be trans, trans people are people, therefore trans rights are human rights 🏳️‍⚧️💜🏳️‍⚧️

[@federalreservewolflegend3523]

Trans HAVE rights and get more media than the other 99% of us in the population. I just wanna know WHY you feel a "need" or "desire" to read to our children? Is it because your likely to die childless? (Having chopped your birth parts off and tossed em in a dumpster, so to speak.)

[@kristophergray9826]

@@harris7963 Now you're getting it! :D

[@Rick.Grayson]

@@LordBedwetter yup. Ask your mom.

[@jeiteran]

Mama is now a guest as the star she is. So happy for her and actually for the world cause the'll get to know this amazing human.

[@confusion9570]

This is like one the most powerful interview I've seen on the daily show. Sasha brings such a light to the way she speaks. And they way Dulce and Sasha parries wordplay and culture is chilling and brings tears to my eyes

[@xtuffcookiex]

Sasha I hope you stay safe in your travels love and may your happiness/ love spread to those that hate.

[@rikkiechambers4959]

Ohhh can’t we just listen to them talk for an hour??? Please!!! Tangent me again please!! Girl they are great together and Dulce was on point !

[@Alittlehazayy]

Thank you Dulce for doing your research and actually caring about your guest

[@lb794]

She's also already a fan so that helps

[@SerdarAltinn]

She is epitome of being LEGEND and not just our favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen. She is also our reigning queen supreme.

[@kaileyrae03]

I didn’t want this interview to end it was so much fun to watch!! And Sasha looks absolutely beautiful!!

[@dk4598]

Sasha deserved the win. She did a great job on RuPaul’s and I’m so proud that she’s from Hawaii.

[@derekkee5588]

I’m inherently a Sasha stan by virtue of my existence; I questioned why one time, but then I look at her and it’s like…duh 💁🏻‍♂️ What’s not to like?? Literal perfection

[@nadiariggs5110]

This is the way.😂❤

[@jorgealejandro672]

She is perfection

[@listerinr]

He is not.

[@diegobencherif7848]

@@listerinr if you watched the video you know that she is a trans-women and thus he/him pronouns are not the right ones.

[@listerinr]

@@diegobencherif7848 idgaf

[@sandra-jones]

​​@@listerinr 👆 *FOUND ONE!!*

[@angli3865]

@@diegobencherif7848 Dude don't try to answer these idiots

[@williamsmith9553]

Thank you Daily Show for booking Sasha Colby. What a wonderful person. Great interview !

[@SimplyNikki1982]

I love Sasha so much. Her heart, her way with words, her talent and charisma. Her mind and POV is so intellectual but also playful and warm. This interview was a joy, they have such great chemistry and rapport. Thank you inviting Sasha and uploading. More Drag representatives please! 💜

[@baedez9599]

Sasha is absolutely spectacular and was meant to do this… be on tv… be a star ✨✨✨

[@victoriaeads6126]

Dulcé, you are seriously doing a fantastic job so far. I know the writer's strike might stop production this week, and if that happens TDS BETTER MAKE SURE DULCÉ GETS THE REST OF HER TIME!

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

...Are we riot!

[@dejonckheere100]

Sasha proves what a class act she really is. What an incredible woman. LOVE.

[@listerinr]

That is a man.

[@brianawilder2770]

@@listerinr go outside

[@marc8h726]

@@listerinr what did you get from that? Your opinion isn’t stopping anything, she’s on tv and ppl love her, you’re a fkng troll.

[@marc8h726]

@@brianawilder2770 prob wants some

[@erinjohnson1124]

@@listerinr go kick rocks.

[@ialwaysshine.]

Dulcé’s hair 🤌🏾 perfection!

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

I was like, *droollllllll*

[@Theredsummer]

Sasha is literally such a great personality. I’m so happy to see it.

[@Trungthu1616]

I became a huge fan of Sasha. She is so humble and sweet.

[@marshanicholson8582]

The public needs a Sasha Colby / Dulce Sloan podcast. Or chat show. Or travel doc series. Or slumber party. Or whatever. Just MORE of this energy

[@NotsoplainJane]

Sasha is FIERCE!!! Activist, Mother…Class Act 💯 👑

[@rosabeaudry6896]

If you don’t like Sasha, you’re just no fun!

[@sunnylilme]

I lived in hawaii for years. There is no stigma there. The folks between genders are called mahu. They taught my sons hula in school. They often care for the kids, because they're thought to have the best of both genders.

[@DianaAmericaRivero]

The gender binary is ABSOLUTELY a byproduct of colonization and I love Sasha for saying as much.

[@ZigealFaust]

WE CAME HERE WITH OUR CHRISTIAN VALUES AND WILL FORCE YOU TO FOLLOW THEM FOR AS LONG AS OUR DECENDANTS ARE IN POWER. In a nutshel.

[@ec9121]

This queen of queens deserves all of the happiness and beauty and like.... just everything everywhere all at once!!!

[@eizapez3549]

Sasha Colby is one Class Act!! She was beautiful and kind throughout the competition. She splayed on her final performance. Sasha is a true gift.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

This was such a powerful, nuanced, and needed conversation!!! Thank you Dulcé Sloan & Sasha Colby for being real and sharing information that everyone should know. Much love to you!!

[@boardaspen]

I dont typically watch the interviews, but this one piqued my interest. This was delightful!!! I could listen to these women for hours! Love ❤

[@apiradathongsing8487]

She is so perfect ❤❤

[@lakesideparkplace]

Sasha Colby goddess performance still gives me chills. And her finale reveals was everything. Omfg love her so much!!

[@divaliciousshow915]

Dulce is a Super Fan and Sasha is LEGENDARY! PERIODT🎉

[@musica-universalis]

Sending love to Sasha!!! You keep us fighting and proud. Miss dulce, love you ma. The realist of them all.

[@manatsutp]

i love how she gets interviewed a lot 🥺💕 mother’s words matter ❤

[@amys2168]

I do love Dulće! Sasha and Dulće together, what an uplifting conversation!

[@nerdaterp]

She's gorgeous, articulate, intelligent, and knows exactly who she is! And funny!

[@xtymps]

Thank you so much for having Sasha on with such a great host. Great fit, great (and whacky, weird, adorable) energy between them… We love you Sasha. You are a light.

[@althea.dellaura]

Love love love, so much respect sistahs ✊🏾💜✊🏾💜

[@sparkysmalarkey]

"I just gave birth again . . ." had me laughing so hard my face hurts. Thanks Dulce, sorry I don't know how to put the little squiggly thing on your name.

[@NogGonnaMakeIt]

wow you're a real person

[@kingraijun9908]

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[@sparkysmalarkey]

@@kingraijun9908 show-off . . . 😏

[@kingraijun9908]

@@sparkysmalarkey long press e, options will show lol

[@sparkysmalarkey]

@@kingraijun9908 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee I don't think it works on a keyboard. I could Google it, but I don't have much room left in my brain.

[@lilithrogers5204]

Yes, be your true happy person EVERYONE!!🤩

[@bene3895]

Amazing interview. Love Sasha Colby so much. So inspiring and her message is so powerful 😍

[@PogieJoe]

I love Dulcé! I'm so glad she's getting a chance to host this week

[@makingsenseofitall1422]

These 2 strong beautiful goddesses sipping T and preaching the gospel is what will heal the world! . . . I'm gonna need more of this! As Katya says, "Yes Gawd"!

[@prunellalefay]

Katya💀💀💀💙😹✌️

[@joserrapere5928]

My step-mother is a happy trans woman, and I could not have had a more loving and supportive parent. I have been taking my daughter to family-friendly drag shows since she was a toddler, and she is very compassionate and successful in her life. She feels very supported in being who she is however she is. These politicized issues are so criminally ridiculous and inhuman.

[@ten_oclock_scholar4690]

Petition to give Dulcé the show.

[@aleeh2109]

I love Sasha, she really is so well liked and her winning RPDR was so deserved.

[@slothsluht]

Sweeping every category, stealing every heart 💖👑

[@rima7286]

featured on talk shows and on the senate floor. shes getting her flowers and she deserves all of it.

[@Globalastral5]

Sasha needs to host for a week

[@UnopinionatedBystander2393]

😲🤯🤯🤯

[@lilithrogers5204]

Sasha sure is lovely.....sweet, too....Much Aloha to you and Dulce, too.🤩

[@kafkahancock1183]

DRAG IS NOT A CRIME ❤

[@alexandra776]

Sasha represents so much love, respect, equality, movement, strength, beauty and vibrates so much light into this world! She’s a goddess ♥️

[@bunkasmommy1222]

SASHAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!! YAAAASSSSSSS!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@leonievasa]

These two are so funny together (and Individually too if course) 🧡

[@treeeva]

This was the 1st 'Dulcé Sloan as TDS host' I've seen. I've been a fan of the show, the hosts, each correspondent, and now the guest hosting,,, but I was not expecting THIS Dulcé Sloan! She lit up the stage like the best fireworks display ever created! I mean wow! I'll go watch the rest of her week as host of TDS, because either Sasha brings out the best in Dulcé, or being a host of TDS does... Perhaps a bit of both? Bravo! Well done Dulcé and Sasha! I could watch them talk for hours.

[@carlosaguirre8622]

The fluidity and love and respect they both had to each other this interview is interviewing

[@mess4success]

Legends on both sides of the table!! Great to see Dulce get her chance to host!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@iagoganimedes]

It’s amazing how smart she is… She always has an interesting point of view filled with wisdom and lightness. A true queen

[@Lily-cx1vo]

That interview just made me smile so much. Casual inclusion is the way forward.

[@soularwave]

I had no idea how much I needed this. Dulcé is brilliant and needs more than a news show.

[@strega0]

I love their chemistry together. Sasha just radiates grace. And Dulce Colby. Yas!

[@Killert0fuu]

Sasha Colby to host the daily show!!!

[@squaregangster]

Love their chemistry together. I hope they do more drag story time ❤🎉🙏💕🩵🌟✨🪅

[@121Greenthumb]

Thank you Daily show. Thank you Dulce. Thank you Sasha... The world needs more of this positivity!!

[@camogrrl]

As a non American (kiwi) this is My first time seeing Dulcē ever. Sasha is promoting her just as much as Dulcē is promoting Sasha. She’s so cool. Oprah would be so proud!

[@Rose11485]

This interview is a dictionary example of what diverse voices and representation does for the soul! Dolce and Sasha are both so wonderfully different and amazing. Thank you both for expanding the conversation. I love Sasha's explanation of why she chooses happiness. The whole point of the trauma WAS to get to where she is. The politicians are trying to drag people back to the trauma though! #Stayhappy!

[@amylou22snowhite]

Watching Dulce, so I love, geek out over Sasha, who I love, made me so happy!

[@ChristineMcQueen]

This interview filled me with so much joy for both of them. 🥰

[@spamtownhamilton6200]

Great interview! Loved this tangerine discussion, entertaining, educational, and impactful. Thank you Sasha and Dulcé! ❤

[@novelero03]

One word: LEGEND! She is such an icon and I cannot WAIT to meet and see her at DragCon!

[@duncansonoryan]

Preach trans joy, Sasha!

[@MaryJoMamaJojo]

Met Sasha in ATL at the "Sasha meet and greet",and not only was her performance great, but she was every bit as kind and sweet as you would expect!

[@cornblaque2310]

The fact that she was able to empathize with Sasha made it some much easier for the general public to understand. Not to mention how clear and concise Sasha is.

[@MyChannel-ol1zz]

All the snowflakes instantly triggered by Sasha existing

[@wehttamsetneuf]

Dulce's drag name: Dulce de Leche Colby!

[@rodrigosays]

When Dulce screamed when she found out she was a Colby!!! Hahahahaa love it

[@blonded5299]

this woman is EVERYTHING !!! she deserves the world.

[@Joeny_Depps]

I love Sasha ❤❤❤ she was my winner from the start. Queeen

[@escalisation3967]

Dulcé is fangirling so hard and I love every second of it

[@avoizing]

Sasha is so iconic!! SHE DESERVES THE WORLDDD!!!!

[@matthewsolomon3482]

She ate.

[@fruitpunchsamuraidavid]

This was super fun!!! Had a smile from start to finish

[@oscarrada7475]

Sasha Colby is AMAZING ✨ I can’t get over how far Dulce has come! They are both killing it 💜💜💜

[@hellotiffanycox]

Sasha’s confidence is everything ❤