“I’ve been watchingDreamgirlsevery f—ing second of my life.
I feel like that’s a lesson everyone learns eventually.
It grounds me to get my s— together!”

Gottmik reveals obsessions with Lady Gaga, Hellraiser, and more in EW’s Celebrity Must List.Lady Gaga/Twitter; EW; Everett Collection
“When they saw myHellraiser[look], they gave me the audition for Pinhead.
I did [go on tape]!
But I wasn’t menacing enough!”

Lady Gaga’s ‘Chromatica’ album cover.Lady Gaga/Twitter
Gottmik says with a laugh.
It was so funny!"
“That’s seriously my favorite album ever right now.”

Hailie Sahar, Indya Moore, Mj Rodriguez, and Dominique Jackson on ‘Pose’.FX
Gottmik admits, gushing overHugh Hefner’s Playboy-themed E!
docuseries that ran from 2005-2010.
The editing gets me going!"

Adam Lambert in concert in 2020.Noam Galai/Getty Images
“I’m so obsessed with that show.
The way they handled every single trans issue is so real, based on true events sometimes!
And then [the actors] on the show are iconic, amazing trans people as well!
“Growing up, the lack of trans representation was what influenced me.
That’s probably what made me who I am today!”
“She was just posting it.
“I posted it, and she was sending me painting [emojis].
I was like, ‘Why are you sending me that?’
and she was like, ‘Because you’re artistry!’
It was so funny, I’m obsessed with her.”
Makeup
“When I think of celebrity makeup, I go toHalsey.
I love that!”