Alaska, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, shares her experiences and secrets about the series in her upcoming memoir, My Name’s Yours, What’s Alaska? Featured on season 5, a notably chaotic and iconic season of the beloved series, Alaska left an impact on viewers with her fierce fashion and larger-than-life attitude. Despite Drag Race’s popularity worldwide, Alaska has maintained her fame with loyal fans of the series, adding to the list of memorable queens from the past.
Deeply connected to the series, Alaska has been a reassuring figure throughout the show’s long history. Having dated Sharon Needles, Alaska has had strong ties to not only the series but a number of famous contestants as well. Featured on two seasons of the series, including Drag Race All-Stars, Alaska has proven to be a forceful contestant, a hilarious addition to the series, and a stunning drag queen.
Released by EW, Alaska revealed a portion of her new memoir, sharing intriguing details about the happenings of her own season and secrets about the series. From trans representation on Ruapul to gossip about the season, Alaska covers a number of spicy topics about the series. While Alaska talks about a number of hot topics in her writing, she emphasizes her love and admiration for RuPaul. Alaska claims RuPaul was “excited” during filming and had a “mutual respect” for the cast, debunking accusations that RuPaul can be “cold” and distant. Alaska went on to praise other queens from season 5, including Penny Tration and Monica Beverly Hillz. Alaska emphasized her own additions to the series as well, mentioning her “boy drag” on season 5. While criticized for her looks, Alaska explained that her goal on the series was to “throw the rules out the window and hav[e] fun.” Alaska proved to be entirely herself on the series, demonstrating her own form of drag, despite criticism from judges and fans of the series.
From Drag Race Lip-Sync battles to explosive moments away from the series, Alaska gives fans plenty of controversial content to enjoy in her memory. Sharing about the joyful “energy” behind the lip-sync battles and the uncomfortable atmosphere of “Snatch Game,” Alaska explores her own opinions on the series, supporting Drag Race traditions and exposing some updates that need to be made. While fans will enjoy Alaska’s witty commentary on RuPaul’s Drag Race and its many facets, one of her most shocking revelations comes down to her controversy with Veruca Salt that ended with Alaska’s home being “burnt down.”
Full of insider knowledge and concerning details about reality television gone wrong, Alaska’s memoir is a must-read for avid fans of the series. From calling out fellow co-stars to sharing personal anecdotes, Alaska delivers an intimate gift, showing a more vulnerable side to the often flashy series. As Drag Race expands, fans have a number of ways to connect with the series, whether it be in upcoming seasons or in Alaska’s commentary about the show this November. Releasing on November 9th, Alaska releases her whirlwind of a memoir about RuPaul’s Drag Race, sharing her love for drag and her complicated opinions on the series.
