Trixie Mattel

Trixie Mattel, born Brian Michael Firkus, is an American drag queen, singer-songwriter, comedian, and entrepreneur who rose to fame on season seven of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2015. Though she was eliminated mid-season, her unique Barbie-inspired aesthetic and sharp wit made her a fan favorite. She returned to the franchise and won RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 3 in 2018, cementing her status as one of the most popular drag performers in the world. Her distinctive look, combining exaggerated 1960s makeup with country-western style, set her apart from other performers in the drag scene.

Beyond television, Trixie Mattel has built a remarkably diverse business empire. She launched Trixie Cosmetics in 2019, a makeup line that has grown into a multimillion-dollar brand known for its bold colors and retro packaging. She also co-owns the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs, California, a vintage motel she renovated and transformed into a kitschy, colorful destination that was featured in its own Discovery+ series in 2022. Her entrepreneurial ventures have been key drivers of her growing net worth.

As a musician, Trixie Mattel has released several studio albums including “Two Birds” (2017), “One Stone” (2018), and “Barbara” (2020), blending folk and country music with humor and heartfelt storytelling. Her albums have charted on Billboard and earned critical acclaim. She also co-hosts the wildly popular web series and podcast “UNHhhh” alongside fellow drag queen Katya Zamolodchikova, which became the Viceland television show “The Trixie and Katya Show.” Her combined success in entertainment, music, and business has made her one of the wealthiest and most commercially successful drag performers in history.