How tall is RuPaul? Fans once dubbed drag queen 'giant mama': 'She's through the damn roof'
| Full Name | RuPaul Andre Charles |
| Date of Birth | 17 November, 1960 |
| Age | 62 (as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth | San Diego, California |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) approx |
| Weight | 78 kg (171 lbs) approx |
| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth | $60 million |
| Spouse | Georges LeBar |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
BEVERLY HILLS: RuPaul looks slender but when she transforms into her drag queen persona, she stands out among the other queens, towering at an impressive 6 feet 4 inches (approximately 1.93 meters or 193 cm) even before donning her heels.
RuPaul Andre Charles is a multifaceted American sensation, excelling as a singer, actor, songwriter, model, and stage performer. Born in San Diego, California in 1960, RuPaul is a beloved and widely recognized drag queen, renowned for hosting her very own reality TV show.
RuPaul once shared with Rolling Stone, “I haven’t found a heel that’s been too high for me yet. The highest I’ve found are eight inches. Now if you have pumps that are closed, that can be painful. But if you have open-toed shoes, it’s no problem.”
RuPaul is noted for his utter indifference towards the gender-specific pronouns used to address him—both "he" and "she" have been deemed acceptable.
RuPaul or Tempest DuJour: Who is the tallest drag queen?
Tempest DuJour holds the title of the tallest drag queen. She stands at an impressive 6 feet 6 inches without shoes, making her one of the tallest queens ever to appear on RuPaul's Drag Race.
RuPaul, while still tall in her drag persona at 6 feet 4 inches, is 2 inches shorter than Tempest DuJour.
Tempest DuJour is the stage name of Patrick Holt, a drag performer known for competing on the reality TV series 'RuPaul's Drag Race'.
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Tempest DuJour hails from Tucson, Arizona. She gained recognition as one of the 14 contestants who competed on Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race, a popular reality TV competition show for drag queens.
RuPaul is generally considered one of the tallest drag queens in the industry but what makes his height even more striking is his slender physique.
RuPaul's weight is 78 kg, which makes him far lighter than many celebs who are in his height category.
Fans have referred to the drag queen RuPaul as a "giant mama," often humorously exclaiming that "she's through the damn roof" in reference to RuPaul's notably tall stature.
One user wrote, "Ru in full drag in person is incredibly intimidating. That's a giant, mama." while the other user wrote, "Honey, with hair, heels and attitude, she's through the damn roof."
RuPaul's height compared to husband Georges LeBar
Georges LeBar stands tall at 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm), making him notably taller than RuPaul, who is 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm).
It's been reported that RuPaul was initially drawn to LeBar's towering height, which contributed to their connection and attraction.
RuPaul's husband, Georges LeBar, is a 50-year-old artist originally from Perth, Australia. LeBar is not only an accomplished professional painter but also an author.
Interestingly, he currently owns ranches in both Wyoming and South Dakota.
Does RuPaul have any children?
Georges and RuPaul have shared a lasting and loving relationship for over 25 years for nearly three decades, The couple has made the personal choice not to have children together.
How did RuPaul find his husband?
RuPaul and Georges LeBar first crossed paths in a rather serendipitous manner.
Their meeting took place on the dance floor at the Limelight disco, which was located at 6th Avenue and 21st Street in 1994. Remarkably, this encounter occurred on Georges' 21st birthday.
RuPaul, at the time, was 34, 13 years older than Georges. But he was drawn to Georges from the moment they met.
It was Georges' towering height and exuberant dance moves that initially caught RuPaul's attention.