RuPaul's Drag Race: Symone is America's Next Drag Superstar
Following her smashing win of RuPaul’sDrag Race on Friday night, we catch up with the freshly crowned Symone to discuss her impressive trajectory. And who better
The queens discuss drag race, style icons, and the future.
Gigi Goode and Symone wearing Celine by Hedi Slimane
G: Symone, THE ebony enchantress! You got time for some questions from your girl Gigi??
S: Yes, of course! I always gots time
Gigi Goode and Symone wearing Celine by Hedi Slimane
G: My queen, let’s just go ahead and address the elephant in the room. You have just won your season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. What does this win represent for you and your family?
S: Omg it means everything to me! I keep thinking about my teenage self and how low his self worth was and my journey to confidence and self love. I think this win represents hope. It shows people it doesn’t matter where you come from or the background you have. All that matters is the work, the love and the energy you put out into the world. It shows people you can really do anything as long as you work for it and believe in yourself.
Gigi Goode wearing Celine by Hedi Slimane
G: I feel like you’re always being asked about your inspirations and your favorite divas- but let’s talk about some of your personal interests that might surprise the fans
S: Ok, I don’t think people know the kind of love I have for my tv shows/movies. Like, I LOVE Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, Charmed, Marvel movies. My tv loves are wild and all over the place, and I live for it all. Hahah
Symone wearing Celine by Hedi Slimane
G: this is going to be a tough one- but let me set the scene: you’re having a fabulous dinner and can have any one person alive or dead as your guest. Who would you choose, and what would you be eating?
S: oh, this is easy for me! I would love to talk to Whitney Houston! I just think she was Angel on earth, and I want to know everything about her life. As far as what we’d eat, it would be all southern down home cooking.
Gigi Goode and Symone wearing Celine by Hedi Slimane
G: if you had to choose one hair color and style to wear for the rest of your life, what would it be?
S: Oh, baby! It would the Symone blonde! You know the Carmel honey blonde. That’s Symone, honey. It would be just huge blown out mane of hair that just flows in the wind every time I move my neck. Lol
Gigi Goode and Symone wearing Celine by Hedi Slimane
G: Im so insanely proud of you, and I love you to the moon! I can’t wait to see you take over the world. Before we wrap this up- Tell me one thing you want to conquer this year
S: Aww I loves you too sister! Truly! But really I want to rule the world and do it all. I want to do fashion shows, campaigns, tour, act on the big screen. I can’t just pick one! I want it all! Lol
Gigi Goode and Symone wearing Celine by Hedi Slimane
Make sure not to miss Symone and Gigi in the exclusive new video shot in Los Angeles by Jasper Rischen for L’Uomo Vogue.