I’m happy you feel safe and supported enough to come out as trans the way that you did.
What impact has the announcement had on your life?
BOSCO:It’s been lovely.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 14 queen Bosco discusses her trans journey.VH1/World of Wonder
Somebody described it as “taking the plunge,” which felt accurate.
It never came up nationally.
You started exploring your identity over a decade ago.
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14 queen Bosco comes out as trans.VH1
What has that journey been like?
I’ve always been a gender fluid person.
I was good at tap-dancing.
I was afraid of my family’s reaction if I wanted to pursue things further.
I was also a poor food industry worker that didn’t have financial security to go into things.
I’m also 6'1 with a deeper voice.
That weighed on my mind.
This announcement felt celebratory, but you also spoke openly about serious struggles.
Why was it important for you to call particular attention to financial instability and anxiety over acceptance?
It felt necessary to talk about that.
I’m hoping it’ll demonstrate how many queer people are trans and are thinking about this.
There’s no separation of church and state when it comes to drag and trans people.
They’re so closely interwoven that they build into each other’s communities, and always have.
This is one of the most-watched TV shows in the world.
I’m hoping that, by taking up space, we can move the conversation along.
Tell me about that support you received on this platform.
I imagine Kerri Colby and Kornbread might’ve had helpful things to say prior to your announcement.
I talked openly with them once the season wrapped.
We were on the brink, so we had a bond.
Kerri and Kornbread’s presence helped center me.
They’re really cool people.
I love that this sisterhood is now a trio on season 14.
The more the merrier.
It’s likeThe Ring, but with transitioning.
The power that woman has is insane.
Only you’re able to get away with saying that.
Connect the dots, baby!
There’s a common link of this domino effect of trans women this season.
[Laughs]
Did you consider talking about this on the show at all?
Because of the pandemic, I had to go a year and a half without Bosco.
I couldn’t not have this in my life, it has to be part of everything I do.
I talked a little with Maddy when Maddy revealed she was straight, we’re a tight sisterhood.
Everybody has been so lovely and supportive.
What inspired you to make the announcement at the time that you did?
Why did that moment feel right, in your soul?
It wasn’t the focus of what I did on the show.
There’s no importance to the date, it was just, “do it bitch!”
Did you consult your horse at all?
I know he’s an important part of your life.
I had a deep heart-to-heart with him.
The most important thing is to do your research.
It’s hard to explain to somebody what’s going on when they don’t have the context.
Is there anything else you want to say about this journey?
I want to say thank you.
The reception has been overwhelmingly warm and filled with love.
And that means a lot to me.
ET / 7:05 p.m. PT on the @EW Twitter account.
