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Drag Race's Marcia claps back at fans criticizing latest photo shoot
Marty Lauter in 'Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club' on Broadway.
"I don't want to be where I'm not wanted or where my work isn't appreciated," the RuPaul's Drag Race star and Cabaret actor wrote.
Marcia Marcia Marcia is clapping back at RuPaul's Drag Race fans who have been criticizing her looks and aesthetics — now, even when out of drag as nonbinary Broadway star Marty Lauter.
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After three pictures of Lauter from a recent photo shoot were shared by X fan page @Drag_Crave, some Drag Race fans took to the comments to criticize or make jokes about the looks and makeup choices for this project.
This didn't sit well with Lauter, who wrote in response:
"1. I'm obviously not in DRAG in these photos. This was just a shoot a photographer asked me to do, not my creative direction; 2. The response to these photos is precisely why you don't see me in drag much anymore. You were cruel to me on my season, you're cruel to me now."
The Cabaret actor wrote in a follow-up X post:
"3. I don't want to be where I'm not wanted or where my work isn't appreciated. I am however appreciated in the BROADWAY SHOW I'm currently in, an accomplishment very few people are able to accomplish in their lifetimes, so come see me in that if you care about my career. BYEEE."
Luxx Noir London joined the discourse by re-sharing Lauter's X post and defending her Drag Race season 15 sibling.
"You b*tches hating in the comments are truly so whack," Luxx wrote. "Marcia is gorgeous in and out of drag or any realm in-between. And is also one of the most talented and KIND people I've ever met. Go get a hobby that doesn't involve you being a rotted c*nt."
Lauter replied, "I love you diva. These people can't enjoy anything."
One X user, @officiallyJoeyT, chimed in with a counterpoint:
"We hear you! But when you gonna show it to share your art with the public. You should expect people's opinions.. I would use the nasty comments as data on what your fans want from you versus retaliate in this way. You're far too talented to allow their words to hold so much space."
This wasn't necessarily the case here, however, as Lauter pointed out:
"But this isn't MY art. I didn't take the photo, I didn't design the makeup plot, the dress isn't mine. I modeled for a photographer, a third party account posted it, yet I'M being scolded for not doing drag 'correctly.'"
Lauter has been starring as Victor in the current Broadway production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club for several months and shared their experience in an interview with Out from July 2024. Besides playing Victor, Lauter is the understudy for the Emcee — the main character of the musical — and already had the chance to perform in that lead role several times on stage.
The Emcee was originated by Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne in this current revival of Cabaret. The role was then played by Adam Lambert, who will pass the torch to Orville Peck to play the character next.
For tickets and more information about Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, visit the musical's official website.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He's also a staff contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and other equalpride publications. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida.
You can follow Bernardo Sim on Instagram. Otherwise, you can find him on Bluesky, Threads, X/Twitter, and TikTok.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out. He's also a staff contributor to The Advocate, PRIDE, and other equalpride publications. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida.
You can follow Bernardo Sim on Instagram. Otherwise, you can find him on Bluesky, Threads, X/Twitter, and TikTok.
