Trixie Mattel

Brian Michael Firkus, widely recognized by his stage name Trixie Mattel, is a multifaceted American drag queen and television personality born on August 23, 1989, in Marinette County, Wisconsin. Trixie has captivated audiences with her unique blend of comedy and music, characterized by a distinctive 1960s-inspired aesthetic, bold eye makeup, and a musical style that fuses acoustic pop with folk-country influences. Her proficiency with instruments like the guitar and autoharp further enhances her artistic repertoire.

In 2015, Trixie gained national attention as a contestant on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race, later returning to claim victory in the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Beyond her competition success, she has made numerous guest appearances across the Drag Race franchise and served as a judge on the spinoff series Queen of the Universe from 2021 to 2023.

Alongside fellow drag queen Katya Zamolodchikova, Trixie formed the beloved comedy duo Trixie and Katya. Their collaboration has produced the web series UNHhhh, the Viceland spin-off The Trixie & Katya Show, and the Netflix series I Like to Watch, as well as the podcast The Bald and the Beautiful. Trixie's musical journey began with her first two albums, Two Birds and One Stone, both of which charted on the Billboard Folk Albums chart.

Her artistic evolution continued with the release of her third album, Barbara, which showcased an electro-folk sound, followed by the double album The Blonde & Pink Albums, featuring a power pop style. Trixie's musical comedy special, Trixie Mattel: One Night Only, received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination. Additionally, she produced and starred in the renovation docuseries Trixie Motel, which chronicles the opening of her own resort in Palm Springs.

In 2020, Trixie co-published her first book, Trixie and Katya's Guide to Modern Womanhood, which became a New York Times bestseller. Recognized for her influence, she ranked fourth on New York Magazine's list of 'The Most Powerful Drag Queens in America.' Trixie also runs a popular YouTube channel focused on beauty, collaborating with various celebrities and fellow drag queens. As the founder and CEO of Trixie Cosmetics, launched in 2019, she continues to expand her entrepreneurial ventures, all while drawing inspiration from her extensive collection of Barbie dolls.