Trixie Mattel on RuPaul, Trump, & Tucking

[@AugustanEldritch]

I love how she softens her laugh so she doesn’t scare him to death 😂

[@Zyryne1]

A queen for the people. 😊❤

[@anittadrink]

Exactly 7:25 I was like WHO IS THIS hahaha

[@Zweigenhaft9]

I love Trixie cracking all her usual jokes and Larry just deadpan across the table next question 😂

[@petitepigeon3174]

Honestly loved that

[@davidadams2395]

He chuckled at some of her zingers.

[@MaxineShaw_84]

​@@davidadams2395and when he caught a few, his laugh was totally genuine loll 😌 He didn't catch "It's glitter. It's a gay thing. It just shoots right out of our eyes, but I'd purchase that merch with a logo of her iconic eye look. 🤌🏿

[@cortezriley340]

bahahhaha!!!

[@annastasiaanniemarkssmith4518]

Omg I'm dying laughing 😂

[@johnperko9260]

I love that he called her "honey" more than once... sweet grandfather vibes... rest in peace

[@therheaking]

So sweet. Like a grandfather talking to his favorite grandchild at Thanksgiving ❤

[@CrystalCat24]

Did he die?! 😮 Man I'm way behind on the breaking news

[@chellestan]

@@CrystalCat24 He did. I just googles it. 2021.

[@sergioaragonrod8556]

@@CrystalCat24 He died in 2021

[@yosaifgrossman2476]

Wait he's dead!!!

[@derrek-lee]

Larry: You have a theory about death? Trixie: I think it happens to most of us.

[@baileescott401]

Larry IS dead btw, he died in 2021 and these videos act like he's alive and well

[@zenobianone]

@@baileescott401they’re just uploading archival interviews - do you want them to put flashing red letters saying THIS MAN IS DEAD in every video? 😭

[@plutonium2]

@@baileescott401lol the videos aren’t acting like he’s anything they are just uploads of his videos. He only died quite a short time ago

[@user-dw6xm4io1u]

@@zenobianone lmaoooo right?

[@ghostrider2664]

​@@zenobianoneomg he's dead? I didn't even know he was sick....

[@juliacaster6547]

I love that Larry called the glitter in Trixie's makeup "starlights"...it sounds so dreamy and almost romantic

[@codirennke1109]

That was a precious moment.

[@bodyofhope]

Good name for a makeup brand

[@lauram5905]

I found myself a little moved by that, it's giving Old Hollywood glamour

[@ML-vm8we]

“You calling something fake is a riot” Not Larry opening with a read 😂

[@VileAlberto]

😂

[@eps3154]

😂😂😂❤

[@seanmeas4224]

Caught me off guard😅

[@SmartStart24]

Larry said oh you like the fake living room, well the library been open sweetie

[@Neon-Sauce]

The amount of humor trixie was giving that went unnoticed by an unbothered Larry King had me cracking up... 🤣

[@flamethrow868]

Oh he noticed, he's just too professional to react. Truly a legendary journalist.

[@ionae3440]

Do YOU like corn?

[@yujin4038]

he's so boring, he needs to retire

[@erikm8372]

He noticed. I liked how he said “welcome to the show, HONEY!”

[@LegionIvory]

And I think that was the funniest part for her. She loved how unbothered he was. lol

[@zer0luv]

I love that even though Larry didn't seem to understand Tixie he still treated her with respect and tried to understand the culture ❤

[@Chasethatdopamine]

Yes! If only everyone could be as mature,respectful,curious and kind, the world would be a much nicer place😢❤❤

[@mistahkrazy805]

Larry King was honestly the one of the best interviewers. He was always willing to set his own beliefs aside when listening to his guests, but also question them in a very free-form manner with his own beliefs spiced in.

[@thomasinajefferson9971]

He’s comin off rude af, what are y’all talkin about? 🤨🧐

[@desiree6345]

​@@thomasinajefferson9971where exactly? Seriously jw.

[@ИванИванов-м6о5я]

Larry King old enough to remember young Boy George in 80's. And young RuPaul in 90's. But he is still trying to understand ...

[@anabella-sa]

When she asks him "do you like corn?" I laughed out loud so hard

[@calebmatthews2026]

“On the cob?” 💀💀🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽

[@jbwooten89]

Trixie seems great at figuring out what's going to make the other person laugh. You can see it switching up throughout the interview lolol

[@danielm5535]

The deadpan made me think of this Entertainment Tonight (?) Video where Trixie and Katya interview each other, but they edit out all the laughter and added in weird camera angles and stuff to make it oh-so delightfully mental.

[@drasco61084]

Country girls make do

[@sheshington513]

An honest interview with a natural biological woman is everything I needed to watch on this warm Saturday morning.

[@jwulf]

It's Tuesday. And Tracey is the ONLY woman. Please edit your comment.

[@SunamHaux]

Don't forget her BFA in Small Engine Repairs. That is a woman of Science!

[@alanalovell1612]

How incredibly disrespectful you are. SHE A HIM! she isn’t a actually real and true and honest and sincere and genuine woman.

[@brit331]

@@alanalovell1612 yes she is. A naturally blond, full head of hair biological woman ❤

[@alanalovell1612]

@@brit331 no him arent. Him not a her, him a he.

[@lizziez5142]

Trixie describing her out of drag as "...Patrick Stewart as a farmer" got Larry giggling! Trixie is so precious. :)

[@theedge3t]

i loved the respect Larry showed Trixie, he didnt treat the interview as a joke and didnt treat Trixie like a sideshow freak. Larry showed Trixie respect and compassion and it showed what kinda man Larry was

[@thomasinajefferson9971]

He was rude af, stop.

[@scouser2010ify]

@@thomasinajefferson9971no he wasn’t he gave her all the props he asked a lot deep questions if that’s rude then I must be a total cunt 😂

[@creativemindplay]

He was the same with every guest

[@davidadams2395]

Was this an attempt at a joke?

[@yaninaikei9197]

@@thomasinajefferson9971 he was as respectful and understanding as a dinosaur like him could be. It's an example for people of his generation. Try to empathize more

[@kamiw5864]

Trixie explaining unapologetically, how tucking works to Larry is my favorite thing ever 😂

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

I was sitting there in shock, horror and absolute admiration at that😂😂 fantastic👌

[@briandegen8625]

Lol, Trixie saying she’s serving conservative to a 90 year old man while wearing three layers of Neapolitan foundation in a sparkly outfit. Larry grinning made me laugh.

[@MrAdryan1603]

Neapolitan foundation hahaha 😆

[@livcin3528]

this brian on brian crime right now is brutal

[@MellowJelly]

When Larry said "those little starlights under your eyes" and Trixie said "oh, you like that? That's glitter, it's a gay thing" 😂❤

[@ALTR.555]

"It just comes out of our eyes."

[@rick.870]

Larry giggles 😂 ​@@ALTR.555

[@umeshvaghjiani822]

This is how two grown and empathetic human beings interact. Drag queens are entertaining and if everyone would just relax, we could all laugh and have fun

[@rossco7214]

some peoples lids would flip if they went to like 90% of Spain🤣

[@KylieMackLA]

I remember Trixie saying how impressed she was that Larry had really done his homework, and that he didn't even need a teleprompter or cue cards :) Now that's a journalist, honey!

[@taitefrasier7737]

He was reading from a script the whole time?

[@rachellsanchez-smith8670]

No literally, I’m allowed to have max like a half page of notes, and we journalists typically rehearse the questions a lot beforehand or have a good ability to improve !!

[@taitefrasier7737]

@@SallySkellington94 I’m just confused by the comment and by trixies comment because he was genuinely reading from a script the whole time.

[@hypnopompicfool985]

​@@SallySkellington94Yeah and doing research and making your own cards and script to read off isn't cheating/lazy because having the script and cards to read off helps the show feel more organized and professional and takes less work from him to memorize everything he researched that could lead to mistakes.

[@rudimentaryganglia]

He was a professional

[@LosReyesSon]

It’s about time they released the whole interview!! Omg when he said ok honey and she just wanted to laugh. Larry was so cute and sweet to her.

[@Billibab]

Yes I cackled every time he called her huuunnyyy

[@olafzmit]

Trixie : "in 10 years, I will have enough money to buy a cabin in Wisconsin". Also Trixie "Welcome to the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs" :)

[@mmm_1927]

😂😂😂 I was thinking the same!

[@gabrielbreaker8859]

Why do people think Larry is being rude??😂 this is like a conversation with my Grandma; just two different generations making each other laugh

[@Robbiestarduzt]

Legit it’s the age gap I think it makes it better it’s funny 😂

[@CHEEKY_MONKEY]

probably cause he doesnt laugh at most jokes. still doesnt make him rude. just confused lol

[@fireinthebreeze4367]

I love when trixie finally gets a laugh out of Larry and she laughs at it

[@suzy3899]

Trixie’s face was just so sweet looking at Larry King. I got a huge kick out of the interview ❤ very endearing interview from both of them.

[@wendybutler1681]

Yes, it really was! I respect them both so much. Trixie just keeps expanding her empire. Success after success. She works hard and we benefit. Plus I can listen to her on youtube for days on end when I'm in a crafting frenzy.

[@joshacei7725]

23:01 the way trixie got teleported to mars after being called honey😂

[@Zweigenhaft9]

T“I feel male. Do I look male now?” L”No.” 😂😂😂

[@draum8103]

Lol so hilarious. Larry read her without knowing it.

[@julianaalvesmota5309]

I loved how Trixie understood and was respectful towards Larry's vibe and Larry professionally asked her his questions

[@MilesPlaysPriv]

i love that hes like a patient grandpa who doesn't really know what the hell you are doing but he's trying to be supportive

[@amandacollins7507]

I love that these two people from different worlds had a wonderful conversation! I especially love that Trixie got Larry to laugh/chuckle! I feel like he actually really enjoyed talking to Trixie. Plus, now he’s educated on tucking so there we go

[@ИванИванов-м6о5я]

What different worlds are you talking about?! Like Larry was uneducateted resp, living in a cave last 50 years and not in entertainment business.

[@amandacollins7507]

@@ИванИванов-м6о5я Trixie in the drag world and Larry in the television/radio world where he wasnt well versed in the community. Ummm he definitely wasn’t living in a cave but he had no clue what drag culture is like or about.

[@MrSimonsays2592]

We never DID get the debut of Larry Queen.

[@iloshxi]

when trixie said: so sort of like, if adam sandler was dressed as uhh.. my little pony" and larry laughed, you can see how happy trixie was to make him laugh. so cute :)

[@grammyyelog]

The beginning feels like Larry doesn't know an inch of Trixie, and later they had great chemistry. Thank you Larry.

[@ogenevieve]

I'm just a regular old lesbian and I almost cried hearing Larry talk about all of Trixie's accomplishments and accolades. 💗⭐💗⭐

[@Billibab]

The way Trixie fangirled when Larry said he knew June Carter Cash😭

[@danieljthornton]

“It’s glitter, it’s a gay thing” 😂😂😂

[@ambry99]

I died! Hahaha 😂

[@stephanierivera8064]

My dad is a 61 year old straight man and loves Trixie.

[@Veebobeebo]

the way he called the little whites under her eyes starlights❤❤❤

[@ballyhigh11]

Larry is just a class act. He's the America the rest of the world wishes America was.

[@scouser2010ify]

As a British dude I agree 😂

[@davidadams2395]

He was one of the best.

[@trevorendeavors7972]

That’s pretty much it, yeah

[@davidvento5481]

I’m glad they didn’t elaborate on Ru’s run-in with Milton Berle (or if they did it wasn’t aired.) That incident was just unfortunate.

[@Chickeeenz]

Even being a professional, a man in his age accepting and showing kindness and respect for a spectacle as Trixie is really heartwarming. Also, forgot about his passing, and was super confused about the out of date topics.

[@ИванИванов-м6о5я]

You talking about Lurry King, right? Who seen punks, hippies and Boy George loooooong before Trixie

[@CrystalCat24]

Ohhhhh thanks, I was super confused lol

[@ghostrider2664]

He died?..... I didn't even know he was sick

[@bodyofhope]

​@@ghostrider2664 he was 87, and had Covid earlier that year.

[@staceycameron4157]

"Thank you, Honey." Wow. He really gets her. She is like honey. Sweet, nourishing, natural, high-vibe. That was very sweet and astute of him to call her that. ♥ Loves it ♥

[@staceycameron4157]

I wonder if that's what he called June :)

[@rudimentaryganglia]

When Trixie is dressed up she is a girl 😌😁

[@robotdowney]

I didn't watch a lot of his interviews, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is one of the best ones. He's just the right amount of serious, curious, leading without making anything actually awkward.

[@charles_wipman]

I miss Larry, he was a great interviewer and his opinions were honest, something that you can't say of most of his colleagues.

[@woodymiles]

The way Trixie volleyed all these questions meant for the straights is amazing

[@katholla3977]

Trixie's Genuine laughing at some of the things Larry said, gave me life. This is clearly from a few years ago, based on what they mentioned as her accomplishments / the makeup itself but this was a Great interview & I'm glad it randomly popped up as a recommendation. Surprised I've never seen any clips of it prior :)

[@winterkeptuswarm]

I also loved how Larry laughed quite a few times too. 🥲 idk why this interview made me emotional. Larry is so special and sharp as heck.

[@coolerheadsprevail9312]

Both were tickled pink!

[@Siilahsilas]

Yeah the accomlishments, the makeup and the fact that Larry King is very much alvie in this interview.

[@nc5809]

Larry interviewing this beautiful, soft, demure woman a platform is so kind and ICONIC

[@bnorem09]

5:28 might be my favorite part. When Larry asks about jealousy between “dragsters” and Trixie asks him if he remembers Showgirls and the pearls. You know damn well Larry had no idea this was a movie reference and was thinking of a Vegas show girl

[@turbojon8117]

Trixie does such a great job "walking the line" for my tastes. Solid advocate, a bit sassy and campy, but never over the top or off putting

[@marcusestube]

"Do I look male?" "No." That cracked me up so good. The delivery was so good on both sides.

[@gyufrtsgftrs436jjg]

Larry was one of a kind. THIS is how you do an interview. ❤

[@asaabrahamagulnik574]

I was also glad that Trixie got to explain the difference between drag and transgender.

[@ballyhigh11]

I honestly didn't get that impression from Larry's interview with her. Possibly the one thing that stood out was when he asked Trixie if she had ever considered being transgender. He asked it matter of factly and Trixie answered it matter of factly and they moved on I found it refreshingly honest. Trixie clearly felt extremely comfortable the entire time.

[@thetacoguyy]

Dude imagine if republicans were to treat Drag Queens like Larry did to Trixie?

[@doublefeature]

respecting people that are different from them?? psh, what a crazy concept.

[@thetacoguyy]

@@doublefeature i respect because your different than I am you are a woman (I assume by your picture) and i am a man. Someone can be ugly and i can respect and live peace with that. Honestly it's not that hard.

[@RollingOnFire]

Republicans wouldn't exist?

[@DeathLord-xy9fv]

Way to just generalise people, jeesh.

[@markk8248]

@@DeathLord-xy9fv It’s ok to generalize when it’s accurate.

[@VeraLucille]

Trixie gives such good interviews she is so in control redirecting attention and winning you over and her makeup is so flawlessly applied here. Love her so much.

[@nessamaine]

Such a good interview… RIP Larry… Thanks for being a pro, having a sense of humor, AND treating Trixie with respect! Happy Pride, to ALL!

[@jounhhhn]

This entire interview is so adorable. The way Larry talks to trixie is literally so sweet, and trixie is giving my little pony realness as always.

[@vpramodh44]

Why did the 'Just now?' and head swivel crack me up insane... lmao Trixieeeeee @16:40

[@rydbthatsme]

Trixie is the Rupaul of her generation! Breaking boundaries and amassing huge success!

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

I wasn’t sure how I felt about this interview at the beginning but I literally teared up a little at his final honey. Honestly I think this was super even-keeled and professional which I’m not used to with Trixie so it gave me the wrong vibes at first but it ended up being really warm, respectful, funny and enjoyable.

[@startastictime3529]

And hearing the crew laughing in the back with Larry straight faced. It's.... So beautiful

[@jbghumanjr]

Literally... HOWLING at all her answers during the fast question rounds. Best part of entire internet!! like

[@ciaran3207]

I reckon Larry enjoyed that interview far more than he was expecting.

[@devinstewart-mayert4806]

That first two minutes already had me, when Larry said "you calling something fake is a riot," and trixie's bird laugh as a response

[@bilbofaggin5]

'welcome to the show honey'' to me is just so lovely

[@mmm_1927]

“Somebody who talks” is the most relatable answer I’ve ever heard from Trixie.

[@ZoeyZoco]

*”Thank you HEUNNY”* - Larry King

[@SunlitSam]

The victorious soft giggle at 6:57 when Trixie cracked him and makes him laugh for the first time 😂

[@lanceschmidt28]

Honestly, this interview has changed my opinion of Larry King to something more positive than it was before. I thought he was professional, didn't ask overtly homophobic or embarrassing questions, and maintained a good sense of humour throughout - even cracking a couple of jokes. Trixie was great as usual. Entertaining and well done. Thank you for posting this.

[@bethcushway458]

This is the most lovely interview I think I've ever been privileged to witness. So respectful of eachother, so sweet, so much kindness between them and then when Larry called Trixie Honey at the end I nearly cried. That there was a good, kind-hearted man with an open mind who was always willing to learn.

[@absoluteterror9098]

Larry ending with "thank you, Honey" cracked me up. I can't believe im just seeing this interview for the first time in 2023

[@mazalrahamim9694]

He seems so sweet in this interview. And it's nice to see Trixie reacts to him in a loving manner

[@katrionasmyth1823]

5:56

[@jbwooten89]

Trixie's absolutely massive smile at the beginning reveals just how surreal this moment must be. Good to see!!

[@sinny6765]

I absolutely love this. Larry has a straight forward interview style (and also probably a time limit) he's very calm and gets right to the point. Trixie is such a loud, colorful, humorous and confident person that loves to share stories and add comedic twists to everything. Such a contrasting pair yet I feel like both felt comfortable and lively in this interview. Everyone was respectful, funny, and interesting. And it wasn't like a Hollywood style interview it was very old fashioned and almost like an editorial but podcast style. Loved this!

[@Sopg949]

I love how much fun she’s having with him. Just grinning looking at his reactions. What a great dynamic! RIP Larry

[@Ford_prefect_42]

"do you have a theory about death?" "I think it happens to most of us" ... Icon

[@danitydon6976]

this was a heart warming interview.. two very different generations of people, showing respect to one another

[@nay9702]

My favorite part about this is Larry’s lil laughs 🤭 he was a lil tickled by trixie

[@X.ainotit]

"It's glitter, it's a gay thing. Comes right out of our eyes." DEAD ☠️🤣

[@flask223]

I love this guy "larry king" im so glad Tracy still collaborates with small creators

[@feralkittee921]

Larry did such a great job with this interview. You don't need to completely understand someone to show them respect.

[@erikaflores7197]

Larry laughing to Trixie’s jokes is adorable

[@MilesToGoGo]

Omg him calling her “honey” in the beginning was so cute ❤

[@kristineanguiano4675]

What a fantastic interview. The two of them together is golden. 😍

[@mhiggs8001]

10:48 LMFAO I love it haha Trixie is great, “ it comes right outta our eyes.”

[@Aemirys]

I've loved Trixie for years but this is my first time seeing her interviewed in this style. Loved it! Love her!

[@penelope151]

Thank you for finally publishing the full interview. Class act.

[@jimmy-stevenbiemans1486]

I love the respect they show each other. Trixie is so soft spoken and this particular interview really highlights her intellectual side. She shows a great understanding and philosophical perspective way to view the world and knows how to put it into words. Larry and Trixie really have a great dynamic here 😊

[@Blakiedoo]

this interview makes me so happy. larry king reminds me so much of my late granddad, and it rlly feels like im watching an actual conversation we would have. i was so gay and he was so military man but he was always so sweet and supportive. i love this interview so much

[@MayowaSensei]

Larry king saying HUNNY is so freaking hilarious 😂😂😂 loved this

[@michaelwade1804]

I realllllllly enjoyed this. Trixie is so freaking charming and Larry is very engaged.

[@Wikinomad]

LARRY QUEEN 😂😂😂

[@ml9867]

I was thinking Hairy Queen.

[@taraholroyd2031]

I love the crew is laughing. This is an amazing interview.

[@silliestgoose123]

them taking a break to talk about corn is so funny 😭

[@Adora3473]

10:47 “It’s glitter. It’s a gay thing. It just comes right out of our eyes.” 😂

[@joelbuchanan471]

This was fun to watch. Larry was very respectful and slightly amused by Trixie. This was nice to see. 😍😍😍😍

[@jd27887]

Much respect to Larry King.. great interview. It was so endearing everytime Larry would laugh at one of Trixie's answers and then she would laugh because he was laughing... 2 very interesting, intelligent people having an honest, open conversation with no judgement or agenda. My first time watching a Larry King interview. I came for Trixie. Now I see why Larry is considered a master at his craft...❤

[@amandakenneally8475]

Larry fascinated with the white “tear ducts” made me laugh But I swear to god were her eyeliner triangles always this big?! I feel like they’re 3 times the size that they used to be for some reason

[@jessjess23brooks89]

This is an older interview, so her beat has evolved since then. But yeah, she's still pretty wild with the eyes. I swear the more you stare at Trixie, the more normal it gets lol.

[@elzakun]

it's been one of the phases of her makeup a while ago, "eyeliner" is much smaller now. Her make up kinda has the same basic components but their size and angles change every once in a while.

[@adriennesontag-murphy1181]

This came on in my headphones and I just thought it was the trixie and katya podcast, and katya was doing one of her voices

[@kavyakapoor4436]

HAHAHA LMAOO

[@Petty_much]

Trixie asking Larry if he likes corn is iconic tbh she’s was like “do you like money?”

[@T_WC123]

I love that I could send this to my father to explain why I love Trixie and what little I have learned about drag from watching her. Just crushing it with this intergenerational interview! ❤

[@kaithdvd]

Trixie's huge smile as she listens to Larry's introduction to her is the sweetest thing ever 💖

[@taylorludwig32]

Didn't know how much I needed a Trixie and Larry King interview but here we are!!! This was absolutely amazing! I didn't want it to end! 🙌🔥

[@oz5695]

“You calling something fake is a riot” LMAO LARRY IS READINGGH

[@thomasinajefferson9971]

Straight daughter with straight 76 year old Mom, thankful for Trixie 💃✨

[@rosysulla]

I have never watched RuPaul's Drag Race and I love Trixie.

[@leandrojabour9403]

Every Trixie interview is amazing

[@grabitgee]

Aw this interview is so sweet, so glad this is up for Pride Month.