In an interview withWBUR, RuPaul opened up about how his relationship with his father left him feeling defeated.
And through years of therapy, all roads lead to that one moment.
And I created an identity around that hurt.
However, this painful relationship with his father only made him closer to his mother.
In a 1993 interview with theWashington Post, Ru shared how much he adored her.
“My mother was my first inspiration; she was totally a drag queen.”
She taught me strength and how to be my own self."
Ru often pays tribute to his mother on “Drag Race.”
Especially during the show’s early seasons, and one moment, in particular, made him extra emotional.
Long-time crew member Jenny Bloom toldBillboardthat RuPaul used to have a blast behind the scenes.
Back in Season 2, RuPaul was doing more than just roller skating behind the scenes.
During a lip sync that season, Ru had a very emotional moment, perThe Hollywood Reporter.
Contestants Sahara Davenport and Morgan McMichaels found themselves in the bottom two,lip-syncingto “Carry On.”
I know it’s fabulous."
Sadly, Ru later found out that his mother had passed.
