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Nicky Doll stuns in runway segment at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
The RuPaul's Drag Race star appeared alongside Drag Race France queens Paloma and Piche.
French drag is taking over, baby!
Best known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race season 12 and hosting three seasons of Drag Race France, Nicky Doll made a herstoric appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Nicky appeared in a fashion/runway segment of the opening ceremony alongside Drag Race France season 1 winner Paloma, season 3 queen Piche, and Legendary star Giselle Palmer. The queens first stood right next to the runway and stared fiercely at the models strutting. In a subsequent segment, Nicky and the other queens were shown actually walking the runway as well.
This is a huge moment for queer and drag representation at a global event like the Olympics, and also shows how French drag artists are becoming mainstream stars in the country.
Kam Hugh, a contestant from Drag Race France season 1, was also spotted during another segment of the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.
Queens everywhere!
We couldn't be happier about this huge moment for drag performers breaking through the mainstream and showing their talents to the entire world. It's what they deserve!
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
