RuPaul opens up on decades of fame in new memoir

Robin Roberts talks with RuPaul about his new memoir "The House of Hidden Meanings," and how he has worked to leave his mark in the entertainment world.
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  • @SAMMl
    @SAMMl3 ай бұрын

    A drag queen? A DRAG QUEEN? She IS the Queen of Drag

  • @alanamonique84

    @alanamonique84

    3 ай бұрын

    CLEARED!

  • @thisisbrad

    @thisisbrad

    3 ай бұрын

    Can I get an AMEN?!!!

  • @viewholicsanonymous

    @viewholicsanonymous

    3 ай бұрын

    That's right, he's a fracking icon

  • @3v317

    @3v317

    3 ай бұрын

    QUEEN OF DRAG! ICON ❤

  • @jayng153

    @jayng153

    3 ай бұрын

    *He

  • @CynthiaLeeFontaineOfficial
    @CynthiaLeeFontaineOfficial3 ай бұрын

    I’m so proud of you my drag mom ! Thanks to her I have the opportunity to been on tv for two years ! Breaking walls of stigma and discrimination. But also taking my art to another level . Congrats Mama Rupaul

  • @spriggy4382

    @spriggy4382

    3 ай бұрын

    Love you too Cynthia!! Always a joy!

  • @jalenwesley755

    @jalenwesley755

    3 ай бұрын

    Love you Cynthia and I’m send you love and light 🥰

  • @Abishhhhh

    @Abishhhhh

    3 ай бұрын

    HI CYNTHIAAAA

  • @genuinedelusionsmusic

    @genuinedelusionsmusic

    3 ай бұрын

    Coocoo ❤

  • @that1niceguy246

    @that1niceguy246

    3 ай бұрын

    Cynthia we love you!

  • @fytghggyungf7601
    @fytghggyungf76013 ай бұрын

    From being a little black girl in the Brewster projects of Detroit Michigan, to getting spotted by an ebony fashion fair talent scout at 15, to building a media empire. What a life!

  • @Hervinbalfour

    @Hervinbalfour

    19 күн бұрын

    Hunh? "Little black girl"? Detroit Michigan? Rupaul was born and raised in San Diego.

  • @debispencer393
    @debispencer3933 ай бұрын

    His love for his partner is AWESOME!!!

  • @levent.a.7280

    @levent.a.7280

    3 ай бұрын

    His husband not partner, they are married.

  • @dannyclive11
    @dannyclive113 ай бұрын

    I get chocked up when ever I see Ru be vulnerable on TV, ❤❤❤

  • @makeitmakesense2616
    @makeitmakesense26163 ай бұрын

    I DESPERATELY miss RUPAULS PODCAST Please listen to that podcast, its is just filled with so so much great life lessons!!

  • @taintedlife2618

    @taintedlife2618

    3 ай бұрын

    Seriously! Bring it back!

  • @germandimplez

    @germandimplez

    3 ай бұрын

    I came here to say the same thing. I miss it so much!

  • @makeitmakesense2616

    @makeitmakesense2616

    3 ай бұрын

    We weren't even given a goodbye episode

  • @bcb7443
    @bcb74433 ай бұрын

    RuPaul is an American Treasure!

  • @mymobilebuddy4392

    @mymobilebuddy4392

    3 ай бұрын

    For sure. I already bought the book. I never thought when I heard that first song that he would ever dream this big. He had big goals. It shows.

  • @OURPERFECTO

    @OURPERFECTO

    3 ай бұрын

    He's a world treasure.

  • @levent.a.7280

    @levent.a.7280

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@mymobilebuddy4392how is the book? Planning on buying it

  • @levent.a.7280

    @levent.a.7280

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@mymobilebuddy4392 how is the book? Worth buying it or not

  • @levent.a.7280

    @levent.a.7280

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@mymobilebuddy4392is the book worth buying

  • @SamuelGemette
    @SamuelGemette3 ай бұрын

    Rupual taught me if i can't have love for myself. How the hell can i love someone else? Thanks from me and Grandma out here in cali

  • @ameliabedelia7018

    @ameliabedelia7018

    3 ай бұрын

    How are things down in Temecula?

  • @Xim3linda
    @Xim3linda3 ай бұрын

    7:10 when he got teary eyed talking about his husband. So sweet ❤❤❤

  • @Jamietheroadrunner

    @Jamietheroadrunner

    3 ай бұрын

    30 years together is impressive. Most heteros can’t match that these days

  • @Skysdalimit247
    @Skysdalimit2473 ай бұрын

    I think that is fair! RuPaul is everything. I loved her since I was a kid, and am now I am in my 40s, a grown ass cis Black woman. lol

  • @wendybutler1681

    @wendybutler1681

    3 ай бұрын

    66. White. I adore this man with all my heart. He tells scared, confused kids that it's all gonna get better, they just have to hold on.

  • @variousJnames
    @variousJnames3 ай бұрын

    I love his impeccable taste and how well spoken he is. Gotta read this book! ❤❤

  • @robyoung9968
    @robyoung99683 ай бұрын

    I’m so happy Robin is interviewing him. I love them both so much.

  • @mikeb8824
    @mikeb88243 ай бұрын

    Their is nothing like a parent love when your are gay

  • @GabrielFerreira-ue8hs
    @GabrielFerreira-ue8hs3 ай бұрын

    A light in the world ✨

  • @ericmcbrian1638
    @ericmcbrian16383 ай бұрын

    I’m a gay man. I have never watched Drag Race. It’s just not my kind of TV. The most I’ve ever been exposed to RuPaul’s work is his appearance in The Brady Bunch Movie. However, I am very familiar with how much he has done for the community and what he has accomplished in his career is amazing!

  • @Abishhhhh

    @Abishhhhh

    3 ай бұрын

    Drag race is so good I watch it for the comedy and the fashionnnn. The fashion is really leveled up now , it’s like watching a fashion show but it’s ACTUALLY a good! (Usually lol) not like some other fashion shows where they literally glue a chair to someone’s torso 🙃

  • @levent.a.7280

    @levent.a.7280

    3 ай бұрын

    I maybe the most feminine gay in the world but I've never watched drag race as well, just not my cup of tea, I prefer to watch men.

  • @amirawazwaz7122

    @amirawazwaz7122

    2 ай бұрын

    That’s what I thought till I watched it and realized I had been missing out on the best show of all time.

  • @christianruiz5385
    @christianruiz53853 ай бұрын

    RuPaul is one of the most incredible strongest people who has survived a lot and now he gives so much back the joy the laughter the kindness God bless you RU never leave us ! the world would be sad place without you!!!

  • @F4TiMA.
    @F4TiMA.3 ай бұрын

    Robin and ru look like brother and sisters 🌞

  • @marcoramos7071
    @marcoramos70713 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad we have him!

  • @Thevelvetrope1983
    @Thevelvetrope19833 ай бұрын

    I remember in the 90’s when RuPaul Released his first album “Supermodel of the World” buying it at all places an army base because the cover looked cool. Then the music was good. And everyone in the 90s didn’t even know what a drag Queen was. I’ve loved him from the early days of his career. Always fun, always uplifting, always funny, and talented

  • @ChristopherWilliams-eh6zs
    @ChristopherWilliams-eh6zs3 ай бұрын

    RuPaul thank you for giving us so much light and inspiration 🥰❤️😃 & We love you Robin 💖 😍😊

  • @helloxonsfan
    @helloxonsfan3 ай бұрын

    *How could anybody not like aunty Ru...?!* 👍🏽

  • @brianpimentel
    @brianpimentelАй бұрын

    Love him so much !!

  • @giggles7179
    @giggles71793 ай бұрын

    I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and when I was in my early teens, I would drown out the taunts and hateful immaturity of the others on the school bus with "Supermodel" on my Walkman. I was very fortunate that the most awkward period of my life - a period not all kids like me would make it through - occurred simultaneously with RuPaul's ascent to superstardom. It allowed me to envision a future where I would only be celebrated for what made me so different and when I arrived at my class reunion years later, it was in the image I would have loved for them all to have known me as the whole time. They loved it, too. Even more important is the obligation I feel to do what I can to help the next awkward kid get through those years unscathed. It was always my dream to go find "my people" in New York City, but my life has put me on a very different path that ultimately led me to return to the same area in which I grew up. I've spent so many nights wondering what I could have done and where life may have taken me had I taken more risks or made different decisions along the way. Sometimes I find answers or clarity simply trying to make excuses to convince myself that there's a good reason I'm where I am. It brought me to the realization that I could use this larger-than-life persona I've so carefully created as a beacon for any kids that, like I once had, feel they're three thousand miles away from anyone they could relate to. After many appearances in the local media, articles I've written, and events I created and coordinated, I was named one of the area's most influential people "changing the way we look at life" in our city. For all the barriers _Drag Race_ has broken down, the one I'm most grateful for is the opportunity to see RuPaul receive the accolades he's deserved for so long. It took a long time for the rest of the world to catch up, but that man's true impact is so profound we'll likely never comprehend how many lives this one person has touched simply by putting on a pair of high heels and reminding us all how important it is to love ourselves and each other. I hope I see the day when such a simple phrase doesn't carry any stigma with it simply because it came from the mouth of a black man in a blonde wig.

  • @spriggy4382
    @spriggy43823 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed Robin and Rupaul together! Great interview! It did make me want to get the book!

  • @danyielsays4621
    @danyielsays46213 ай бұрын

    I read that his mother went to a psychic when she was pregnant and she said "its a boy and he will be very famous! He'll be a star!" 😮

  • @Abishhhhh

    @Abishhhhh

    3 ай бұрын

    Really?

  • @valexcx
    @valexcx3 ай бұрын

    Does he mention fracking?

  • @mouktarhoussein3892

    @mouktarhoussein3892

    3 ай бұрын

    Oh no 😅 not THE fracking 🛠

  • @Bubble-Mix-96

    @Bubble-Mix-96

    3 ай бұрын

    Fracking turned out to be false allegations

  • @valexcx

    @valexcx

    3 ай бұрын

    @@Bubble-Mix-96 when was that debunked?

  • @sig9girl
    @sig9girl3 ай бұрын

    Love RuPaul! ❤❤❤

  • @billcurran9729
    @billcurran97293 ай бұрын

    fantastic interview, deeply moving thanks

  • @krystaln7455
    @krystaln74553 ай бұрын

    Loved this, love him!!

  • @latonyad7769
    @latonyad77693 ай бұрын

    Love RuPaul!! 💜💜💜💜

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer43023 ай бұрын

    Love me some RuPaul! Not since Madam CJ Walker has anyone rose up from nothing and by putting in lots of hard work and grit - paying all of her dues - to become rich, famous, and powerful. Kudos to you RuPaul.

  • @Myopinionmattersthemost

    @Myopinionmattersthemost

    3 ай бұрын

    You really need to learn more about African American history if you believe this comment is factual.

  • @musicforabrokenroad
    @musicforabrokenroad2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the inspiration

  • @Charlotte-kv7bk
    @Charlotte-kv7bkАй бұрын

    I love you RU.

  • @kl.8992
    @kl.89923 ай бұрын

    Ru deserves all the good things ❤️

  • @AKayt-nm2yc
    @AKayt-nm2yc2 ай бұрын

    Ru is a gift to 🌎❤👑

  • @Thedollvibe
    @Thedollvibe3 ай бұрын

    Yes! I can’t wait to read about the fracking and the hidden bunker he has being made!! 💗💗

  • @carriefox1146
    @carriefox11463 ай бұрын

    Love him! ❤️

  • @JadeVineMedia
    @JadeVineMedia2 ай бұрын

    Icon😍 I love Ru❣️ I love what he has done for his community and our black. Absolutely wonderful🥰

  • @GeniusNoir
    @GeniusNoir2 ай бұрын

    What an inspiration. I'm still pushing towards my dreams. Almost.

  • @AndrewKase
    @AndrewKase3 ай бұрын

    I love RuPaul so much! 💖

  • @european51
    @european513 ай бұрын

    Simply devine

  • @11kindpunk11
    @11kindpunk113 ай бұрын

    À beautiful human being

  • @TyroneClark-bu7ml
    @TyroneClark-bu7ml3 ай бұрын

    love rupaul such an inspiration.

  • @alyciacooper2
    @alyciacooper23 ай бұрын

    This made me want to cry happy tears. 😅

  • @vscents5674
    @vscents56743 ай бұрын

    He’s brilliant ❤

  • @Jessicalovesmichael
    @Jessicalovesmichael3 ай бұрын

    What a legend

  • @Kittysoftpaws11111
    @Kittysoftpaws111113 ай бұрын

    Great interview!! I'm getting the book

  • @tashkenty
    @tashkenty3 ай бұрын

    Supermodel you better work is probably the catchiest Dance tune ever. Even nirvana and in particular Kurt cobain, loves it

  • @kougarmedia2326
    @kougarmedia23263 ай бұрын

    Lovely . he is a icon

  • @brittanyrose6294
    @brittanyrose62943 ай бұрын

    Amazing just amazing

  • @anrn5303
    @anrn53033 ай бұрын

    he's awesome!

  • @gawdzuniqorn7269
    @gawdzuniqorn72693 ай бұрын

    WE LOVE YOU RU!!!❤🎉

  • @sherrykao978
    @sherrykao9783 ай бұрын

    Love this

  • @KaedonGray
    @KaedonGray2 ай бұрын

    Life is a party and you bettah bring something..." LOVE THIS!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @GreatGownsBeautifulGowns2018
    @GreatGownsBeautifulGowns20183 ай бұрын

    I love RU!!!

  • @MelixaMihawk
    @MelixaMihawk3 ай бұрын

    Legend❤❤❤ 🎉🎉😊

  • @ayalacar
    @ayalacar3 ай бұрын

    Te amo Rupaul❤

  • @OURPERFECTO
    @OURPERFECTO3 ай бұрын

    He is the Q U E E N of Drag Queens on his way to becoming the Goddess of Drag Queens. We support him.

  • @francessaunders3447
    @francessaunders34473 ай бұрын

    Love you, Ru.

  • @jakemoeller7850
    @jakemoeller78503 ай бұрын

    Go, Ru! ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜

  • @ericdwhitmorec
    @ericdwhitmorec3 ай бұрын

    Im about to snatch this memorir right on up!

  • @ciel222
    @ciel2223 ай бұрын

    GREAT interview ❤️❤️👏👏

  • @user-ep6rm3ew3o
    @user-ep6rm3ew3o3 ай бұрын

    🖤Ru

  • @prettymeowkawaii6384
    @prettymeowkawaii63843 ай бұрын

    I love Mama Ru

  • @karmasafari
    @karmasafari3 ай бұрын

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Sharilynnabner
    @Sharilynnabner3 ай бұрын

    I love rupaul 🎉

  • @divainloveforever
    @divainloveforever3 ай бұрын

    Adooooore Mama Ruuuuu!!! please come to my House!!❤❤❤❤😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @clovrmay3104
    @clovrmay31042 ай бұрын

    Love the story of Katya saying "oh yeah i was passing a restaurant window in downtown LA the other day we locked eyes thru the window and he looked at me and flicked me off" great sense of humor/ charm 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

  • @adrina911
    @adrina9113 ай бұрын

    💕💕💕💕

  • @klu5301
    @klu53013 ай бұрын

    Rupaul is and will always be such an inspiration!

  • @michaelbengochea2976
    @michaelbengochea297627 күн бұрын

    Luv the rup ❤

  • @robyoung9968
    @robyoung99683 ай бұрын

    I want him to get his own talk show. He did a test run and I wish it would have come to fruition.

  • @COBYKOEHL2
    @COBYKOEHL23 ай бұрын

    RU IS BRILLIANT AND HIS MESSAGE IS LOVE. 👏 🙌 👌 ❤️

  • @jannapeters8506
    @jannapeters85063 ай бұрын

    Love me some RuPaul!

  • @Bubble-Mix-96
    @Bubble-Mix-963 ай бұрын

    ru 💜

  • @RaymondHng
    @RaymondHng3 ай бұрын

    RuPaul's growth and success comes his partnership with Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey of World of Wonder Productions.

  • @lf3541
    @lf35413 ай бұрын

    Luv u Ru! You bettah werk, hunty!

  • @ssff2544
    @ssff25443 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @TheVonnieVonVonShow
    @TheVonnieVonVonShow2 ай бұрын

    👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @miningho5913
    @miningho59133 ай бұрын

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @music_loverr92
    @music_loverr923 ай бұрын

    💙

  • @rubymilan9824
    @rubymilan9824Ай бұрын

    Rupaul is everything!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DavidSnyderUC
    @DavidSnyderUC2 ай бұрын

  • @paulocabrerre2548
    @paulocabrerre25482 ай бұрын

    Ru 😍

  • @4cuttime
    @4cuttime3 ай бұрын

    😊❤❤

  • @cassiavaccaro5665
    @cassiavaccaro56652 ай бұрын

    I love RuPaul! For me he’s more than a drag queen. He has ethics, spread love and respect around the world! My kids and my husband watch Drag Race with me. I went through a dar time in my life and his show was there to pick me up and bring some overcoming exemples in my life.❤❤❤❤

  • @Scorpiotwinnk
    @Scorpiotwinnk3 ай бұрын

    Oh the things he must have seen and experienced …💛✨ what a life. Can’t wait to read his book, as a young gay fem guy myself 🥹

  • @skylargreen7156
    @skylargreen71563 ай бұрын

    "Everybody is drag. You're born naked and the rest is drag."

  • @envylopez6035
    @envylopez60353 ай бұрын

    The guy at the end was so over it 😂😂😂

  • @kougarmedia2326
    @kougarmedia23263 ай бұрын

    The king of being unbothered and knownin g their truth

  • @RAINBOWNATE
    @RAINBOWNATE2 ай бұрын

    RuPaul He is The Kween Of Drag And Also She The Queen Of Drag.

  • @cosmic_pursuit
    @cosmic_pursuit3 ай бұрын

    Got it on audible

  • @danaallen2734
    @danaallen27343 ай бұрын

    Scorpio ❤

  • @nikohlpatton3768
    @nikohlpatton37682 ай бұрын

    Life is a party. You better bring something or else you won’t get invited back. ❤

  • @diegoserafimm
    @diegoserafimm2 ай бұрын

    I LOVE RUPAUL

  • @bo2720
    @bo27203 ай бұрын

    Shangela always reminds me of Rupaul. From rags to riches and her whole vibe is similar

  • @levent.a.7280
    @levent.a.72803 ай бұрын

    Omg RuPaul is only 6 days older than Robin.

  • @GiGi-dz2ew
    @GiGi-dz2ew2 ай бұрын

    *2020*

  • @user-bb9md3rg9o
    @user-bb9md3rg9o3 ай бұрын

    RuPAUL❤❤❤❤❤

  • @saleemahfareed4495
    @saleemahfareed44953 ай бұрын

    RuPaul ❤😊 1:32

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