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Here are the Top 10 most-followed 'Drag Race' queens on Instagram!
(L-R) Plastique Tiara; Trixie Mattel; Bianca Del Rio
Santiago Felipe; Michael Loccisano; Christopher Polk/Penske Media (via Getty Images)A top-tier group of queens have successfully capitalized on their exposure from RuPaul's Drag Race and became bona fide superstars with millions of followers on Instagram.
The drag universe is more mainstream than ever in 2024, and a significant portion of that growth comes from queens featured on Drag Race. In fact, several drag performers can now easily surpass cast members from other mainstream reality shows like The Bachelor, Love Is Blind, The Real Housewives, and Love Island, to name a few.
Despite the expectation that Drag Race winners tend to get more appreciation from fans, there are just as many popular queens on social media who didn't necessarily have high placements in the series but still became viral sensations.
Scroll through to check out the 10 most-followed queens in the RuPaul's Drag Race franchise!
All information below as of July 1, 2024.8-10. Bob the Drag Queen — 1.8m followers
Between winning season 8 of Drag Race, starring in various TV shows, going on countless drag tours, releasing comedy specials, dropping original music, cohosting a few podcasts, and hitting the road with none other than Madonna herself for the Queen of Pop's The Celebration Tour, Bob the Drag Queen has reached a massive audience and currently has 1.8 million followers on Instagram.
As of July 1, 2024.
8-10. Alaska — 1.8m followers
All Stars 2 winner Alaska currently has 1.8 million followers, which means that she's tied with a few other RuGirls. However, Alaska has been thriving more than ever in her career and even created a multimedia empire of podcasts/digital series through Moguls of Media (MOM).
As of July 1, 2024.
8-10. Jinkx Monsoon — 1.8m followers
Jinkx Monsoon became the first two-time Drag Race winner in herstory following her victories on both season 5 and All Stars 7. Since then, Jinkx has been on a path of world domination that includes roles in Chicago on Broadway, the hit BBC series Doctor Who, and even playing the lead female character in Little Shop of Horrors. At this point in time, Jinkx is reaching an audience of 1.8 million followers on Instagram.
As of July 1, 2024.
7. Alyssa Edwards — 1.9m followers
The season 5 superstar and All Stars 2 legend Alyssa Edwards is still one of the most popular drag queens in the world with an Instagram following that includes 1.9 million fans. We're still trying to figure out what Alyssa's Secret is, but it sure works!
As of July 1, 2024.
5-6. Violet Chachki — 2m followers
Drag Race season 7 winner Violet Chachki has 2 million followers on Instagram. As she continues to expand her career and to open new doors for drag artists, fans love to keep up with Miss Chachki.
As of July 1, 2024.
5-6. Adore Delano — 2m followers
Adore Delano has always been — and still is — one of the ultimate fan-favorite queens in the Drag Race series, which explains her giant fanbase of 2 million Instagram followers. The season 6 runner-up and All Stars 2 contestant has also come out as a trans woman in recent years, and she's looking absolutely STUNNING.
As of July 1, 2024.
4. Bianca Del Rio — 2.5m followers
Bianca Del Rio held the no. 1 spot in terms of Instagram followers for a very, VERY long time. But with her current 2.5 million followers, the season 6 winner has since been surpassed by a few other Drag Race alumni. This clown queen is still extremely booked and blessed, though, so she continues to have the last laugh!
As of July 1, 2024.
2-3. Plastique Tiara — 2.7m followers
Since placing eighth on Drag Race season 11 and returning for the charity season of All Stars 9, Plastique Tiara has conquered the social media game with her presence on TikTok and Instagram. Specifically, Plastique has tied for second most-followed Drag Race queen on IG with a jaw-dropping 2.7 million followers.
As of July 1, 2024.
2-3. Katya — 2.7m followers
Katya's career skyrocketed to new heights after winning the title of Miss Congeniality in season 7 and finishing as a runner-up on All Stars 2. Currently, the fan-favorite is tied for second most-followed Drag Race star on Instagram with 2.7 million followers.
As of July 1, 2024.
1. Trixie Mattel — 3.9m followers
Trixie Mattel has been reigning supreme as the most-followed Drag Race queen on Instagram for a few years now. Overall, the All Stars 3 winner, Trixie Cosmetics mogul, and Trixie Motel star has a whopping 3.9 million IG followers.
As of July 1, 2024.
