Michelle Visage

Michelle Visage, born on September 20, 1968, is a multifaceted American television personality, singer, and broadcaster. She first gained prominence in the late 1980s as a member of the dance-pop group Seduction, which achieved significant success with five singles on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1989 and 1990. Her musical journey continued as she became the lead vocalist for The S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M., whose hit single 'It's Gonna Be a Lovely Day' topped the dance charts in 1993.

In 2011, Visage made a significant mark in the world of reality television by joining the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race. Since season three, she has been a permanent judge on the show, contributing her expertise and charisma to the competition. Her role expanded to include judging on various spin-offs, such as RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, RuPaul's Drag Race UK, and Drag Race Down Under, where she also serves as a host.

Beyond her work on Drag Race, Visage has showcased her talents on other reality shows, including Celebrity Big Brother in 2015 and Strictly Come Dancing in 2019. Additionally, she lent her judging skills to the talent competition Ireland's Got Talent from 2018 to 2019. Her contributions to the entertainment industry have not gone unnoticed, as she has been awarded three Primetime Emmy Awards for her work as a producer on RuPaul's Drag Race.