What prize does the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race get?

RUPAUL’S Drag Race has captured the hearts of millions since its debut in 2009.

With new seasons constantly premiering, many are eager to learn more about the prize the winner will receive at the end of the show.

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What is RuPaul’s Drag Race?

RuPaul’s Drag Race is a reality show where talented drag queens compete against each other to become America’s Next Drag Superstar.

Since its debut in 2009, contestants have competed in various design and performance challenges before a panel of judges.

Amongst a slew of celebrity judges, the show aims to impress the person who started the whole show: RuPaul.

RuPaul is a famous drag queen, TV personality, and musician who has quickly become a beloved LGBTQ+ icon.

Over the years, RuPaul broke barriers and became the first drag queen to be the face of MAC Cosmetics in 1994.

Additionally, her 1993 song Supermodel (You Better Work) remains a hit to this day and even appears in the intro to Drag Race.

Since Drag Race premiered, the show has received 29 Emmy Awards and has multiple variants, including Drag Race UK and Drag Race All Stars.

What prize does the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race get?

In addition to being crowned America’s Next Drag Superstar, the winners also receive a huge cash prize.

As of 2022, the cash price has increased to $200,000 and a year’s supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics products.

Previously, winners received between $100,000 and $150,000.

Runners-up also receive a decent cash prize, with second and third place taking home $25,000.

During season 16, thousands of fans watched the judges crown Nymphia Wind as the winner.

What prize does the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars get?

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars features past contestants competing to earn a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.

For the past eight seasons, contestants have taken home a cash prize; however, during season 9, producers went in a different direction.

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While Drag Race All Stars winners will still earn their rightful place in the Hall of Fame, the prize money will be given to charities this time.

Each Drag Race star chooses their own charity.

The choice of organizations includes:

While many wonder if the contestants receive any money, the All Stars Season 8 contestant Heidi N Closet suggested they receive a participation fee and stipend via X/Twitter.