Original subtitles

[singing] MTV

[RuPaul's "Cake & Candy"]

[singing] Stuntin' on these bitches

From the theater at the Ace Hotel

in Downtown Los Angeles,

it's the grand finale of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

[cheers and applause]

Now please welcome to the stage

the queens of season 15.

[singing] Keep the food on the table

First up, she's the alien queen of Seattle,

Irene Dubois.

[singing] I walk sissy and it got my feet hurtin'

Hard to believe me, never see me break a sweat

She's San Francisco royalty,

it's Princess Poppy.

[singing] For something that melts in my mouth

And not in my hand

I can do without, but I won't 'cause I can

Red velvet, chiffon, I ain't talking 'bout gowns

She's a living doll--

it's Sugar.

[singing] I should have a little bit

But I want all of it

'Cause I been so good, sweet tooth cryin' out

I want what I want and I want it right now

Hey, sis. It's Amethyst.

[singing] Just a little somethin'

That I think I deserve

Who's the fiercest queen of all?

Robin Fierce.

[singing] Cake and candy

Cake, cake, and candy

This is her Golden era.

Say hello to Aura Mayari.

[cheers and applause]

[singing] [...] it up, run me that sweet

Purple yam, red bean, honey green tea

Make me say mmm, mm-hmm

Get ready to flip for Jax.

[singing] [...] it up, run me that sweet

Purple yam, red bean, honey green tea

Make me say mmm, mm-hmm

Mmm, mmm, mm-hmm

We've got the fever for the flavor.

It's Spice.

[singing] Flexin' on these ho-o-oes

I make it look easy

From Miami to the world,

it's Malaysia Babydoll Foxx.

[singing] Supermodel of the world

Yes, I'm a pro-o-o

Flexin' on these ho-o-oes

Oh, my nose!

It's Marcia Marcia Marcia.

[singing] Cake and candy

Cake, cake, and candy

Just a little somethin' that I think

LA's hometown girl, Salina EsTitties.

She's here to let loose.

It's Loosey LaDuca.

[singing] I'll tell you what I want

Cake and candy

Cake, cake, and candy

And now, our top four queens.

She better walk that fucking duck.

It's Anetra.

[singing] Cake and candy

Cake, cake, and candy

They just don't know what it takes

To keep the food on the table

I be slaying for the mother[...] payroll

No question, I do provide

Mama want something sweet when I'm done for the night

Paris, Milan, New Jersey.

Luxx Noir London.

[singing] I need more juice in the batteries

You know these calories burnin'

And it got me yearnin' for something

That melts in my mouth and not in my hand

I can do without, but I won't 'cause I can

Red velvet, chiffon, I ain't talking 'bout gowns

Gather her.

It's Mistress Isabelle Brooks.

[singing] I should have a little bit

But I want all of it

'Cause I been so good, sweet tooth cryin' out

I want what I want and I want it right now

Cake and candy

Cake, cake, and candy

Welcome to her meet and greet.

It's Sasha Colby.

[singing] Cake and candy

Cake, cake, and candy

Cake and candy

Cake, cake, and candy

Cake and candy

Cake, cake, and candy

[rising dramatic tone]

Anybody out there

Had the rug pulled out from under you?

Anybody out there

Had the roof come crashing down on you?

Anybody out there

Been blindsided by the love

That you mistakenly thought was yours?

Put your hand up

And now, the mother of the House of Love,

RuPaul.

[singing] Look at you and all you've made it through

I'm so in awe of you, and I hope you are too

I see you keep your head up, you get up

You're my hero, got the courage to love

And to be loved, and to be loved again

Loved again

Got the courage to love and to be loved

And to be loved again

[cheers and applause]

[laughs]

Thank you.

Welcome to the grand finale of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Drag is not a crime,

but looking this sickening should be.

[laughter and applause]

[laughs]

Tonight, we come together to celebrate

drag excellence in the USA.

And I want to give a shout-out to all the clubs

watching across the country.

New Beginnings in Johnson City, Tennessee.

[cheers and applause]

Mr. Misster in Dallas, Texas.

[cheers and applause]

Crossings in Lexington, Kentucky,

and so many more.

We see you, and we want to help.

And to our viewers throughout the evening,

a QR code will pop up on your screen.

Scan it to support the ACLU Drag Defense Fund,

'cause it do take a village.

And speaking of a village,

I wanna say hello to my Judge Judys,

Michelle Visage...

[cheers and applause]

Carson Kressley...

Hello, Mama. [laughs]

Ross Matthews...

[cheers and applause]

And Ts Madison.

[cheers and applause]

Are y'all ready to crown our queen?

[cheers and applause]

Well, first things first,

Anetra,

Mistress Isabelle Brooks,

Luxx Noir London,

and Sasha Colby...

will perform original solo numbers

inspired by their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.

And in the end,

the two queens that impress me the most

will go head to head and toe to toe

in the final Lip-Sync for the Crown.

So enough talk.

It's time to let these queens do what they do best.

Racers, start your engines,

and may the best drag queen win.

[cheers and applause]

[singing] "RuPaul's Drag Race"

The winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race"

receives a one-year supply

of Anastasia Beverly Hills cosmetics

and a gag-worthy grand prize of $200,000,

served by Cash App.

[singing] "RuPaul's Drag Race"

May the best drag queen, best drag queen win

[RuPaul's "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent]

Our first finalist is a powerhouse performer

and a kickass queen.

Take a look.

[dynamic pop music]

Hey, it's your girl Anetra.

That's six letters and three vowels

and a whole lotta ducking talent.

I kicked off the season in a big, big way,

and I just kept slaying.

And that's why I'm the knockout.

This journey for me has been absolutely transformative,

and I'm very grateful.

I think it's important to represent for drag

and drag artists right now because drag is freedom

and drag is a place where we get to erase ourselves

and build ourselves up again

and be whoever we wanna be.

If I would have to give a special thank you to somebody,

it would be my dad.

I'm very grateful for him, and if it wasn't for him,

I would not be sitting in this chair.

So thank you for everything,

and I hope I make you proud today.

[sniffles]

Oh, my God. I didn't think I was gonna cry.

[laughs]

[upbeat pop music]

[camera shutters clicking]

No problem.

It's been a long and beautiful journey,

but it's coming to an end.

This finale is about to be a ball.

For my solo number, I've been working with a music producer

to get this song together and make sure the lyrics are right,

make sure the meaning is right.

The name of my original song is "Lotus."

The lotus can only blossom on top of the lake

after they've gone through all of the mud

and all of the bullshit that they have to persevere

to become who they actually are meant to be.

I am so excited to perform in this finale.

Like, Jasmine Kennedie said it best:

"This is my moment, and I am about to have it."

Tonight it's time to crown this fucking duck.

[cheers and applause]

And now, with the first

of our show-stopping performances,

Anetra.

[emotional electronic music]

I'm ready, 'cause right now is my moment

Moment, moment, moment

I'm ready, 'cause right now is my time

My time, my time, my time

But my story is a story where I felt all the shame

And my story is a story where I carried the pain

But my story doesn't end with me fading away

Away, away, away

I will climb to the light like a lotus

Nothing can tear me down

I'm too far to turn around

I'll survive

Not one part of me's hopeless

Yeah

Oh-whoa

Oh, oh

Oh, oh

[vocalizing]

I will survive

I will climb like a lotus

Nothing is hopeless

I already know this

I will survive

I will climb like a lotus

Nothing is hopeless

I already know this

[music concludes]

[cheers and applause]

Yeah!

Wow, that was amazing.

It's time for the judges' critiques.

Anetra, you betta slay that fuckin' lotus.

[laughter]

Yes.

Anetra, you're the Portia of this "White Lotus," okay?

- Yes. - You are amazing,

and I'm so glad that you made it this far.

- Eat it up, girl. - Yes, ma'am.

So, Anetra, how has your life changed

since being on "Drag Race"?

It's been absolutely incredible travelling around

and spreading all of this queerness

and flamin' hot pussy everywhere.

[laughter]

So drag queens are superheroes.

What's your superpower?

Leaping over women with BFAs.

- [cheers and applause] - Yes, Marcia.

- A boss bitch. - Okay.

So then what is your kryptonite?

Ooh.

Like, any brown man over, like, 6'.

[laughter]

So who's here supporting you tonight?

I have my step-mom and my father here tonight.

Ahh. [cheers and applause]

So Papa Anetra,

I know you've been trying on Anetra's wigs.

Which one's your favorite?

- All of 'em. - Really?

Are you a pussycat wig or a long fall?

Long fall.

- Long fall. - Oh, wow.

- [laughter] - Come on, now.

So, Papa Anetra, America wants to know:

Can you walk that fucking duck?

Um, hell no.

[laughter]

- He's got bad knees. - Oh, you've got bad knees.

- Yes. Yeah. - I get it.

So, Papa Anetra, what advice do you have

for families raising a drag artist?

For anybody that's out there,

always love, support, and just be there for them.

That's--that's the main thing you can do for anybody.

[cheers and applause]

[quietly] I love you.

I love that.

Chile, all her ducks are in a mothertucking row.

Give it up for Anetra.

You make me feel, whisper in my ear

If you're Team Anetra,

sound off using #DragRace.

You make me feel, whisper in my ear

Welcome back to the grand finale

or "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Our top four showdown continues.

Our next queen has a design for the dramatic.

Take a look.

- [upbeat pop music] - The "it" girl has arrived

in mint condition.

I'm the saint, the brand, the fantasy.

I came into the competition talking a big game,

and I definitely do think that

I put my money where my mouth is.

I walked into the Werkroom 40 inches first

and won a couple challenges.

I was in the top a lot.

I have had some pretty stellar looks,

some pretty sickening fits and fashions on the runway.

[screams]

I think that I bring a certain joy to drag.

I just have something that just gives it

that little extra "mmm" to it, you know?

It's just this je ne sais quoi.

I do live my life with a suit of confidence on.

I also have feelings, and I also have a heart.

Checkmate.

Winning "Drag Race" would mean a lot to me.

I want this more than anything I've ever wanted.

I want this so bad.

Like, I will do anything for it.

Like, I will commit crime.

I--well, not too bad.

For, like, a petty crime where I'd, like,

you know, just be arrested but not go to prison,

like stealing or something like that.

Hello? RuPaul?

Oh, my God, yes! I'll take the $200,000.

Of course!

When I tell you,

I am feeling all of the emotion

in being here at the finale.

It's very surreal, but it feels very correct.

The original song that I will be performing tonight,

it's about being lavish.

It's about fashion.

It's, you know, just full of life.

I am beyond excited for the world to see this performance.

I think the other three girls would be crazy

to not be worried about what I have up my sleeve.

And the sleeve is Versace.

[cheers and applause]

And now, Luxx Noir London.

[up-tempo electronic music]

Ooh

They don't dun-da-da like they do in London

They don't kiss, kiss, au revoir

Like they do in Paris

They don't ra-ka-ta-ta-ka-ka

Like they do in Milan

But the thing they got in common

What?

The thing that brings the action

- What? - Let me say it, bitch.

Quit asking.

It's giving fashion

Walk, walk

It's giving fashion

G-g-giving fashion

- Work, work - It's giving fashion

G-g-giving fashion

It's giving fashion

I'd like to keep that camera flashing

It's giving fashion

I can dun-da-da

Like they do in London

I can kiss, kiss, au revoir

Like they do in Paris

I can ra-ka-ta-ta-ka-ka

Like they do in Milan

And the thing we got in common

What?

The thing that brings the action

- What? - Let me say it, bitch.

Quit asking.

We're giving fashion

- Walk, walk - It's giving fashion

- G-g-giving fashion - Work, work

It's giving fashion

G-g-giving fashion

- Give, give - It's giving fashion

I'd like to keep that camera flashing

It's giving fashion

London

Paris

Milan

It's giving fashion

Thread count

Hem lines

Pain

It's giving fashion

[cheers and applause]

[RuPaul laughs]

Luxx, that was giving me fashion.

Let's hear from the judges.

Luxx Noir London Visage,

you have made me and the entire Garden State

so very proud.

So, so well done, Luxx.

- So proud of you, sweetheart. - Thank you.

Luxx, it's giving all the Fs:

Fashion, face, and ferocity.

[laughter] [cheers and applause]

Now, Luxx, you have a drag race quote for everything.

Is there a quote that sums up how you're feeling right now?

Hmm.

I actually think I have the perfect one.

"I can't wait to see how this turns out."

[laughter]

[cheers and applause]

So, joking aside, how are you feeling right now?

I'm feeling on top of the world.

I've been dreaming of this moment

since I even knew what "Drag Race" was.

I just saw myself here in the finale.

And it's wild to think that

when you really put so much heart

and energy and effort

into what you really want to achieve in life,

the possibilities are endless.

Yes. I love that.

It's true.

So, Luxx, who's here supporting you tonight?

- My lovely mother... - Hi, my baby.

And my boyfriend, Thomas.

- Hey, my love. - Oh, gorgeous.

I love you, my baby.

So, Mother Luxx,

where does Luxx get the creativity from?

Well, he get his creativity from my mom.

She's no longer with us,

but I know she's looking down at Luxx so happy.

And he gets it from me and his dad,

so it's the whole family he gets his creativity--

So--you're all very modest, aren't you?

Yes. [laughter]

Yes.

Thomas, tell me,

what's your favorite thing about Luxx?

Everything.

- I love everything about them. - Aw.

I'm so proud.

So proud.

That's very sweet.

So, Luxx, final question:

Why do you love drag?

I love drag because

I'm able to express every wild, crazy thought

that I've ever had in my entire life--

and trust me, there's plenty.

It's the reason I wake up in the morning

and it's what keeps me up at night.

I wouldn't be half the person I am today

if I'd never discovered drag.

I love it.

Well, she's got beaucoup style

and a whole lot of "Black Butta."

Give it up for Luxx Noir London.

[cheers and applause]

[singing] Black bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-bu-butter

If you are Team Luxx,

sound off using #DragRace.

[upbeat pop music]

[cheers and applause]

Welcome back to the grand finale of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Tonight we wanna take a moment

to honor the iconic Bob Mackie.

Take a look.

You know what I always say:

Cher was born naked and the rest was Bob Mackie.

[laughter]

Growing up, Bob Mackie always dreamed

of a life in show business.

When he was 21 years old,

his grandmother gave Bob his first sewing machine,

and he never looked back.

Bob moved to Hollywood where he began his dazzling career

at Paramount Studios.

Bob married actress Lulu Porter

and the two have a son, Robin.

Later, Bob worked as an assistant

to designer Ray Aghayan.

A romance blossomed,

and the pair became life partners

in a relationship that lasted 50 years.

A talented artist,

Bob sketched the infamous dress

Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang "Happy Birthday" to JFK.

From there, Bob created his own signature style.

Soon, every leading lady was begging to wear

a Bob Mackie original.

Bob designed costumes for all 11 seasons

of "The Carol Burnett Show."

Many times, I didn't know how I was going

to do a character in a sketch

until I went to the costume fitting on Wednesday

and saw what Bob had created for me.

In his six-decade career,

Bob has transfixed TV audiences,

brightened Broadway, lit up Las Vegas,

and set the silver screen on fire.

Today, Bob Mackie remains in a class all by himself,

and a new generation of leading ladies

is still begging to wear a Bob Mackie original.

Look at just his body of work on me.

I mean, if you look at every young girl, hip girl

has got a version of something that I've worn.

Bob Mackie is my hero,

and it was a dream come true to wear his creations,

and an even bigger thrill when he agreed

to be the first ever guest judge

on "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Mr. Bob Mackie.

Hey, Ru. You're gorgeous.

15 seasons later,

Bob Mackie continues to inspire.

Who's the designer?

It's an original Bob Mackie.

Mackie, doll.

I'm sure Mr. Mackie will love that too.

I hope he does.

In recognition of his priceless contributions

to glamour, beauty, and excitement,

"RuPaul's Drag Race" is proud to present

the first ever Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award

to the one and only Bob Mackie.

[cheers and applause]

All rise for Bob Mackie.

[RuPaul's "U Wear It Well"]

[singing] You wear it well

French tip, lipstick, painted on

You wear it well

Value sure suits you-ooh-ooh

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Wow.

[singing] You wear it well

To all the queens around the world,

don't let anyone or anything...

dim your sparkle.

Yes.

[cheers and applause]

Be sure to watch the new Bob Mackie documentary

coming out later this year.

Now back to the Battle for the Crown.

Oh, boy. [laughs]

Up next, a queen who steals the spotlight

wherever she goes.

Take a look.

[upbeat pop music]

From the moment I step in the Werkroom,

I know I gag the girls.

That's why I'm the showstopper.

I literally wake up thinking about drag.

Drag is my job.

Drag is what I do in my free time.

This is more than just my career.

This is literally my life.

I represent for so many different people.

I represent for the plus-sized girls.

Of course I put out for Houston, Texas.

But most importantly tonight, I'm representing

for anyone who's ever been told they couldn't.

Baby, I'm living proof that you can

as long as you put your mind to it.

The "Drag Race" journey has been a very unique one.

I'm happy to say that when I got to "Drag Race,"

I wasn't, like, totally thrown off by anything.

I definitely got to experience

so many things for the first time.

[laughs]

I didn't think that I was gonna

slay acting challenges, but, I mean,

I always act a fool and cut up,

so I know I'll at least be cute at it.

Throughout the competition,

there definitely were some times

where I had my emotional moments.

Watching it back has been so crazy

because my story has resonated with so many people.

[sniffles]

I have people who come to me

and they just, like, are bawling

when they see me because they've been through

so much similar things with their family

or, like, they've never seen someone like themselves on TV.

And, like, I'm very grateful

that I've made these connections with people

and it makes everything worth it.

- [upbeat music] - Perfect.

Diamonds have always brought me luck, baby.

Tonight, I'll be performing my original song, "Delusion."

It's about a girl, who may or may not be patient zero,

who is ready to cure the town of their drag delusion.

Why don't you come up and crown me sometime?

I feel like this song embodies everything that Mistress is.

It's about celebrating authenticity

and being yourself.

I'm excited to give one final performance

that everyone can remember.

Move over, "Let Loose."

"Delusion" is coming through.

[cheers and applause]

And now, Mistress Isabelle Brooks.

[upbeat electronic music]

Oh.

[singing] I'ma rap first just to clear the confusion

They say they're winning, but I see 'em losing

C-c-call the doctor, she need a wig transfusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

This ain't coming from the height of my ego

I'm just sayin' shit that we already know

I took the time to come to the conclusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

There seems to be a whole lot of confusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

I'm singing instead

'Cause there's still confusion

Everybody is confused

I'm feeling the cure

For your drag delusion

If nobody's confused

They about to win it easily?

Delusion.

They about to take eyes off of me?

Delusion.

Let me go and gather her

Before she say another word

'Cause she said that she's walking with her feet

Delusion.

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

There seems to be a whole lot of confusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

There seems to be a whole lot of confusion

Bitch, I'm the cure for your drag delusion

[giggles]

[cheers and applause]

Wow.

Mistress. Oh, my gosh.

[laughs] All right.

It's time for the judges' critiques.

Baby, tonight when those men lifted you up,

you cleared up all the confusion

- if you could be lifted, baby. - Yes.

[laughs] - All of it.

She's in her Finale era, huh?

[laughter]

Anybody who didn't like that is delusional.

Well done.

Now, what's something fans would be

surprised to know about you?

Y'all are not gonna believe me,

but I think y'all will be surprised to know

I held back so much and I really watched my mouth.

[laughter]

Okay.

Now, you said your heart goes out to all the big girls.

Do you have a message for them tonight?

Put. That. Down.

[laughter]

You know, I will say this:

To anyone out there, big or small,

whatever it is, you're capable

of doing anything that anyone else can do.

Life is so short, bitch.

Live every day to its fullest

and never let a bitch keep you down, period.

[cheers and applause]

So, Mistress, who's here supporting you tonight?

Tonight, I have my drag mother,

the legendary Chevelle Brooks.

Yeah. [cheers and applause]

And I also have my best friend, Steven.

Ah, nice.

Now, Mother Brooks, is there a softer side

to Mistress?

Yeah, her pants.

[laughter]

But, no, she really is.

She really is a sweetheart,

and she speaks from the heart.

You made Houston proud, you made me proud,

and you made yourself proud.

Congratulations. I love you.

[cheers and applause]

Thank you, Mother Brooks.

Now, Mistress, why are drag families so important?

My drag family is my family,

and I've learned so many life lessons through drag,

and I owe so much to that woman sitting right there.

She's taught me so much as an entertainer,

but more importantly, as a person

and how to navigate my life and a queer person.

And because of her, I get to travel

and carry on that legacy

and, of course, nurture the next generation,

even if they're five days younger than me

like my daughters Sugar and Spice.

[laughter]

Now, I have one thing to say.

We're living in the Big Girl era,

and I love it.

Give it up for Mistress Isabelle Brooks.

[cheers and applause]

[RuPaul's "U Wear It Well"]

If you are Team Mistress,

sound off using #DragRace.

[RuPaul's "Sissy That Walk"]

Welcome back to the grand finale

of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Our final queen is a rare combination

of face, grace, and va-va-va-voom.

Take a look.

[intense electronic music]

I am Sasha Colby, the bombshell of season 15.

This season has been so wild.

There have been so many fun memories.

It was an out-of-body experience.

I don't even know who that girl is on TV.

She's hilarious. [laughs]

And a great butt. [laughs]

I'm so glad everyone got to see Sasha Colby doing

her hair whips that she loves to do, honey,

in 40 inches.

I feel in this journey that I have evolved so much,

not just in my drag, but as a human being.

Maybe I am the Dumbledore of drag.

Thanks, Mistress.

Muggle.

Oh, bitch, you know I've been waiting to say that

since she fucking called me Dumbledore.

I'm like, you motherfucking muggle.

Beautiful. [camera shutter clicking]

She's been around the block a few times, honey.

I'm so grateful to be here, but it takes a village.

What I want to tell my family--

my chosen family and the few biological family

that I do keep in contact--

I just want to honestly tell you--

oh, my God. I'm gonna cry.

I just wanna tell you thank you so much

for believing in me.

I love you all so much.

[exhales]

Sorbet you stay.

It really feels like this last round

is just kind of the cherry on top

to an amazing time.

My solo number tonight is "Goddess."

It's my take on kind of like a Medusa snake goddess.

In this performance, you're gonna get

everything that you wanted from Sasha Colby.

Tiger, baby.

Yeah.

Buckle up, strap yourselves in,

'cause, Mama, this bombshell is ready to explode.

Atomic.

And now, Sasha Colby!

G-O-D-D-E-S-S.

That bitch is a goddess.

G-O-D-D-E-S-S.

That bitch is a goddess.

She's not trying to impress.

She's just being honest.

G-O-D-D-E-S-S.

That bitch is a goddess.

[singing] That bitch is a goddess, look at her face

And look at her body

She a professional, she ain't no novice

When she need to turn it up, she do

That's a promise, uh

That bitch, she's a diva

She can change her name if she want to Tina

Maybe when she's waking up she's feelin' like Nina

Or maybe down in Mexico, she go by Margarita, uhh

That bitch is ethereal, she lookin' like a work of art

And bitch'll make a miracle, she never wanna take a break

She show up early, never late, and she can

Take out anyone, but she don't never instigate

Aah!

[growls]

'Cause she's a G-O-D-D-E-S-S

That bitch is a goddess

G-O-D-D-E-S-S

That bitch is a goddess

She's not trying to impress

She's just being honest

G-O-D-D-E-S-S

That bitch is a goddess

G-O-D-D-E-S-S

G-O-D-D-E-S-S

G-O-D-D-E-S-S

That bitch is a goddess

G-O-D-D-E-S-S

That bitch is a goddess

She's not trying to impress

She's just being honest

G-O-D-D-E-S-S

That bitch is a goddess

[cheers and applause]

Yes!

[crowd chanting] Sasha, Sasha!

Oh, my goodness!

[laughing]

Wow. Amazing.

Let's go to the judges' critiques.

To quote your song, that bitch is

a G-O-D-D-E-S-S,

and she's also a consummate professional.

I would spell it, but I don't know how.

OMG, oh my goddess,

I'm so glad I bought VIP tickets

to the Sasha Colby meet and greet!

That was... phenomenal.

I love it. Now, Sasha,

you are the goddess, but the goddess of what?

Oh, I mean, the goddess of...

hair flips!

[laughter]

What's been the best part of this journey here?

The best part is actually meeting

all of the fans of "Drag Race,"

and the parents who, honestly,

come up to me all over the place,

and they just are so not just accepting

but celebratory of drag.

Now, I've heard you use the term mahu.

What does that mean?

Okay, so mahu in Hawaiian,

it's the third gender in Hawaiian culture.

And people in the community trusted queer people and mahus

to handle their kids

because what is more divine than knowing

both feminine and masculine energy?

I love it!

I love it.

So, Sasha, who's here supporting you tonight?

Oh, my family, my chosen family.

I have my best friend's fiancé

and my content creator Clint Clark.

and my sister from Hawaii, Laurel Thompson.

[applause]

- So Clint. - Yeah.

What do you admire most about Sasha?

I admire... just your fearlessness

and your commitment to what you do.

Um...

and I love that you're able to also act a fool

and share that side of you also.

Go, Carl.

[laughter]

Did Carl make you feel tingly inside?

[laughter]

Uh, I was like, we're family, so I have to... you know.

[laughter]

Modesty, brother, modesty.

Sasha, what do you dream of doing next?

Ooh! Uh, I mean, I love a good manifestation moment.

- Mm-hmm. - So I'm seeing my own TV show,

I'm seeing acting, I'm seeing music--

all thanks...

[cheers and applause]

All thanks to this show

and you.

That's very kind.

Well, neck crack, paddy wack--

give it up for Sasha Colby!

[upbeat music]

[singing] Who is she?

Are you Team Sasha?

Sound off in #DragRace.

Plus, all the songs from tonight's season finale

are available now to download and stream.

Welcome back to the grand finale of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

All hail our top four queens!

[singing] Bring back my girls

Bring back my girls.

[cheers and applause]

My queens,

all season long, your charisma,

uniqueness, nerve, and talent have been on fire.

But tonight, only two of you

will be moving forward to the final Lip-Sync for the Crown.

[dramatic musical sting]

Ladies, I've made some decisions.

[suspenseful music]

Anetra...

Sasha Colby.

[cheers and applause] Condragulations.

You are both moving forward

to the final Lip-Sync for the Crown.

Now, Anetra and Sasha, please go get ready.

Luxx and Mistress,

on behalf of all the fans

and from the bottom of my heart,

thank you for an epic season.

Give it up for my girls!

[cheers and applause]

[singing] Drag is abolished

O-fficially

[singing] We deserve

To be who we are

Baby, it's not your call

Last summer, we filmed "Wigloose: The Rusical."

set in an American town where drag was outlawed.

[dramatic chord]

Less than a year later,

that fiction has become a harsh reality,

reminding us that we can take our human rights for granted.

[applause]

"We hold these truths to be self-evident,

that all people are created equal."

That they are endowed by their creator

with certain unalienable rights.

That among these are life...

Liberty...

And the pursuit of happiness.

Why would you ever wanna take away someone's happiness?

As proud Americans,

there are so many things that connect us.

- That connect us. - That connect us.

That connect us.

But there are forces in this country

that wanna divide us.

Queer people don't come from another planet.

We are your sons.

We're your daughters.

We're your neighbors.

We're your favorite uncles.

We're your tias.

We're police officers.

We're your teachers.

- Firefighters. - We're nurses.

- Caretakers. - We're immigrants.

- Drag kings. - We're priests.

So the next time someone tries to scare you with lies...

Or tries to tell you what to wear...

- Who to love... - Or how to be...

Remind them...

I am American.

both: I am American.

I am American.

- all: All of us... - Share the same

American dream.

- all: All of us... - Should share

the same American rights.

We're all born naked.

And the rest is drag.

all: And the rest is drag.

all: The rest is drag.

And the rest... is drag.

[cheers and applause]

Here to perform "Built on Drag,"

"Wigloose" composer Leland, Orville Peck,

and the queens of season 15.

[singing] Drag is a fight

Drag is a protest

Drag only reveals

Who you really are

If you wanna shine

Then you know this

The kinda love we grow can't grow in the dark

The pride that we feel

The power we hold

In our high heels

The rights that we've earned

Where we began

And what we learned

both: Was built on drag

Ooh ooh

Ooh, ooh

The pride that we feel

The power we hold

In our high heels

The rights that we've earned

Where we began

And what we've learned

Was built on

Drag

Was built on

Drag

Was built on

Drag

Everybody's going wigloose

Grab a wig and put it on you

There's a queen that wants to come through

Oh, everybody's going wigloose

All these sisters waitin' for you

There's a queen that wants to come through

Oh, everybody's going wigloose

[cheers and applause]

Ladies and gentlethems,

welcome back America's reigning drag superstar,

Willow Pill.

[singing] I hate people

I hate people

Big or small, short or tall

People

I-I-I-I-I-I

Ha-ha-ha-hate peop

P-p-p-p-p-people

I hate people

Oh oh oh

I hate people

Oh oh oh

I hate

People

[cheers and applause]

What are you all doing in my bathroom?

I'm so excited to be here

to help pass on the crown

to America's next drag superstar.

This year has been wild.

Mushroom sales have skyrocketed since my crowning.

And most importantly, for the first time in my life...

I topped.

It's also been a year of grief and personal struggles.

But I'm at a place where I really, really love what I do.

So just know if the winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race,"

the most adored woman in America,

with her gorgeous ass is struggling,

then it's okay if you are too.

[cheers and applause]

And for whichever queen wins tonight,

I've one piece of advice.

Only shoplift the small things, okay?

Now, ladies, gentlemen, and everyone with a mullet,

please welcome my sister,

Kornbread "The Snack" Jeté.

[singing] You know I am in business

Come let's give them just what they want

They wanna see ya work work work work work

Work work work work work

Work work work work work

Good evening!

Kornbread, you're looking... different.

You know, I got a little work done.

Meow.

But that's not the only reason I'm here.

The reason I'm here is to announce

the winner of this season's Miss Congeniality.

[cheers and applause]

Hit it!

[music begins]

- [cheers and applause] - Yeah!

Whoo!

Thank you, Kornbread, you stupid bitch.

[laughter]

Okay now, the queens of season 15

have voted.

The winner of Miss Congeniality Season 15

will win $10,000, presented by

Olay Body.

And the winner is...

[suspenseful music]

Malaysia Babydoll Foxx!

[upbeat music]

Malaysia, what do you have to say?

[sighs] In a season full of eras,

I guess I'm finally in my Congenial era!

Now, that's not all.

Olay Body would also like to offer

all the queens $2,000 each

for a sickening season.

- Wow! - Yas!

Thank you.

Condragulations, queens.

[singing] Condragulations

You're number one

I wanna thank you for a job well done

Hey, everyone, it's Michelle Visage here

with my dear friend Vanessa Williams!

Mark your calendars starting June 2nd

on Paramount+, season 2 of "Queen of the Universe"!

It is the first all-drag,

all-singing competition

that is truly out of this world.

Take a look.

Condragulations

Let the drag extravaganza begin!

- [singing] Ah - The new season

of "Queen of the Universe," is bigger than ever.

It's time to spice up the competition.

Are you ready for your life to change?

With sky-high stakes...

She is a pop star.

And drag like you've never seen before.

[operatic note] - Wow!

Whose voice will rule the universe?

As they say in Australia:

Kick it in the [bleep]!

Exclusively on Paramount+.

[upbeat music]

[triumphant chords]

Line?

I'm Jinkx Monsoon, internationally tolerated

drag queen superstar.

Aah!

Ha ha ha ha ha!

The stress is just really getting to me.

- Your ear falling off-- - You're gonna have to

speak up--I can only hear you half as well.

Yeah, yeah.

I'll have whatever intestinal parasite she's having.

Now that we're at the midway point...

is that my camera?

Drag is... my passion,

and I just hope to share the gifts

that you've bestowed upon me

and show them that we are all beautiful

no matter who we are

or how we present ourselves to the world.

And I claim this in the name of Hecate,

Mother of Witches. Thank you.

[laughter]

Hot off her record-breaking run

in the Broadway musical "Chicago,"

it's Jinkx Monsoon!

[singing] Ask

Any of the chickies in my pen

[cheers and applause]

They'll tell ya I'm the biggest

Mother hen

I love 'em all

And all of them love me

Because the system works

The system called

Reci-proc

Ity

[holding note]

[rhythm picks up]

Ha ha ha ha!

Got a little motto

Always sees me through

When you're good to Mama

Mama's good to you

They say that life is tit for tat

And that's the way I live

So I deserve a lotta tat

For what I've got to give

Don't ya know that this hand

Washes that one too

When you're good to Mama

Mama's good

To you

[holding note]

[sweeping piano chords]

So

What's the one conclusion

I can bring this number to?

Ha ha ha ha ha.

[whooping, cheering]

When you're

Good

To Mama

Mama's

Good

To

You

[holding note]

[cheers and applause]

Ha ha ha ha ha!

Welcome back to the grand finale

of "RuPaul's Drag Race."

Now, I'm here with Broadway star Jinkx Monsoon

Darling... may I call you Mama?

Oh, well, of course.

I may be Mama,

but you will always be Mother.

So what's next for you, Jinkx?

Well, you can see me

on my 44-city North American tour

called "Everything at Stake This Summer."

I love that. So you're gonna go everywhere.

You know, everywhere that'll have me.

- Okay. - Ha ha ha ha ha!

Now-- Ha ha ha ha!

Now, Jinkx, before you go,

I have a little something I wanna show you.

Now, Jinkx, what do you think your life's gonna be like?

What do you wanna do?

It's been my life dream, ever since I started doing drag

to do drag on Broadway.

I can see you as Blanche DuBois.

I could see that too!

Wow! [cheers and applause]

Well...

dreams really do come true.

Ru, thank you for all that you have done for me

and for drag queens everywhere

and for the world of drag, my gosh!

You know, it's like drag gave me a path

to make my dreams come true.

It just feels like

amazing when you know who you're supposed to be

and you fight for the ability to be that,

and then you be that,

and it's exactly who you're supposed to be.

[cheers and applause] [RuPaul laughing]

So please donate to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund,

'cause dare I say it?

When you're good to Mama,

Mama's good to you.

Yeah!

[laughing]

Give it up for the queen of all queens,

Jinkx Monsoon!

- Thank you. - I'm so proud of you.

It's wonderful.

And now,

the moment we've all been waiting for,

I present to you Anetra and Sasha Colby!

[dramatic music]

[singing] This is what we did

We did it

This is what we did

Queens,

this is your moment.

Two queens stand behind me.

[upbeat music]

Prior to tonight, you were asked to prepare

a lip-sync performance

of "Knock on Wood" by Amii Stewart.

[crowd exclaiming]

Ladies, this is your last chance to impress me

and prove to the world

that you are

America's next drag superstar.

[dramatic chords]

[audience whooping]

The time has come...

for you to Lip-Synch

For... the... Crown!

[cheers and applause]

[softly] Let's go.

[suspenseful music]

Good luck...

and don't fuck... it...up.

[music begins]

[singing] I'm not superstitious

About ya

But I can't take no chance

You got me spinnin', baby

You know that I'm in a trance

'Cause your love is better

Than any love I know

It's like thunder

Lightning

The way you love me is frightenin'

You better knock, knock, knock

On wood

Baby

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Baby

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock

Ooh

Oh baby

Oh

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock knock knock

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock knock knock on wood

Babe, you better knock

[RuPaul laughing] [cheers and applause]

Oh, my God!

That was so fast!

Ladies, In addition to the title

of America's Next Drag Superstar,

the winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race"

will receive a crown and scepter

provided by Fierce Drag Jewels,

a year's supply of Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics,

and a cash prize

of $200,000,

served by Cash App.

Now, the time has come

to crown our queen.

[suspenseful music]

Ladies, I've made my decision.

The winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race,"

America's next drag superstar is...

[suspenseful music]

Sasha Colby.

[cheers and applause]

[singing] I'm a winner, baby

I'm a winner, baby, I'm a winner

Ohh!

I'm a winner, baby

I'm a winner, I'm a winner, baby

Sasha, is there anything

you'd like to say?

Yes.

This goes to every trans person,

past, present, and future,

because we are not going anywhere.

Now, prance, my queen, prance!

I'm a winner, baby

I'm a winner...

Muah. Wonderful. Remember,

if you can't love yourself,

how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?

Can I get an amen up in here?

all: Amen!

All right, let the music play!

I'm a winner, baby

Losers weepers

I'm a winner, baby

Finders keepers

I'm a winner, baby

[singing] A little bit of love

Goes a long, long way

Lifting you up to a brighter day

A little bit of love

Goes a long, long way

Turn it around when you up and say

Everybody say love, love, love

Love oh oh oh

Oh oh love oh oh

Love can you feel the love?