What is Shangela's net worth? 'Dancing with the Stars' contestant is one of the highest-paid drag queens

'Dancing with the Stars' Season 31 contestant Shangela has been a part of movies like ‘Kiss Me’, ‘Hurricane Biance’, and ‘Hurricane Bianca 2’
UPDATED SEP 14, 2022
'Dancing with the Stars' Season 31 contestant Shangela Laquifa Wadley (Instagram/itsshangela)
'Dancing with the Stars' Season 31 contestant Shangela Laquifa Wadley (Instagram/itsshangela)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Shangela Laquifa Wadley, popularly known by his first name, is an American drag queen best known for his work in RuPaul’s ‘Drag Race’. The iconic TV personality is set to make an appearance in ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 31, thereby becoming the first drag queen to ever participate in the show.
 
Shangela made his way to fans’ hearts through his shows like ‘2 Broke Girls’, ‘Community’, ‘Glee’, ‘Bones’, ‘Broad City’, and ‘The X-Files’. Well, he is also famously known for appearing alongside Lady Gaga in ‘A Star is Born’, an Oscar-nominated film. During the 91st Oscar Awards ceremony, Shangela caught the attention of many by becoming the first drag queen ever to walk down the red carpet. Well, these establishments and achievements have left many curious about Shangela’s net worth. Keep reading to know.
 
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What is Shangela’s net worth?

The Texan native is admired by many for his chic, bold, and fearless attitude. The drag diva has not only made his way in shows but also in movies. He has been a part of movies like ‘Kiss Me’, ‘Hurricane Biance’, and ‘Hurricane Bianca 2’. Gaining fame, shows, films, and recognition, Shangela has amassed massive wealth.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the drag diva’s net worth is said to be about $1 million. With such an amount, Shangela has made his way to become one of the richest glam in the drag world. On ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 31, Shangela is paired with Gleb Savchenko. To be on the show is a dream come true for the star. He is ready to awestruck the judges with his dance moves. The drag diva writes on social media, ‘Ready to strut into this Ballroom and rep for anyone who ever had a Dream, baby’! 



 

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 31 is all set to air on Monday, September 19 at 8/7c on Disney+.

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