At least you were eliminated on an episode where you looked amazing and wheretwo Oscar-nominated actressesmade guest appearances.
They sent you out withfanfare.
What were you planning to do?
Olivia Lux on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’.World of Wonder
I love what diamonds stand for, so I wore it for this!
It had pockets on it, right?
You definitely made the pockets work.
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I had a black-and-white outfit that was mod inspired that was similar toRose’s!
Did you go on the date and are you guys a thing?
We, uh, so… it’s funny that everyone is bringing it up now!
I’m her sweet bean!
We love being beans and goobers in the world!
What a way to avoid the question!
Did you ever go on the date?
Backwhen we first talked, you told meyou had a significant weight loss journey.
After the roast, the conversation centered on Utica’s jokes about people’s weight.
How’d you feel about her jokes?
I might not be the best one to ask because comedy isn’t my strong suit.
I don’t know where the line is, there!
I think the biggest thing to note is where the origin comes from and the person’s intent.
Everyone was laughing and having a good time, and the energy was right in the room.
There was no ill intent there.
She did go on Twitter and talk about that and apologized.
That’s all that really matters.
We’re all there to have fun and laugh!
A lot of people called it an “apologetic” persona.
Was that a barrier you put up, or is that your true nature?
It’s difficult when part of your brand is an identity that you have.
I like to see the best in people, be confident and smile through things.
That trickled into Olivia Lux.
I used that light as an advantage throughout the competition.
MissTina Burnerhad some opinions about it this season, too!
She kept calling you a secret diva.
Do you know why she had that idea?
I have no idea!
There’s no secret when you walk into the Werk Room saying your character is a diva!
I’m reclaiming the word “diva!”
Maybe there’s a bit of a negative connotation with the word….
It’s weird to be this sweet as a person, but also be a diva.
That’s why I coined the term “polite diva.”
I’m taking it back for us, because everyone deserves to be a diva!
A big diva with a teeny, tiny little purse!
With the teeniest of purses and the biggest of hairs.
The tiny purse stuff gave me so much pleasure.
Honestly, I didn’t expect it to be as big as it was.
Before the show, I collected these purses, just as a person!
It became a thing!
How did that feel, having that happen for a second time?
It’s definitely frustrating, because at this point in the competition, it’s splitting hairs…. You struggled to answer the question.
It took you a while.
Why did you hesitate, and what was going through your mind while you were considering?
I could see every one of us on that stage as America’s Next Drag Superstar.
That’s why it was so difficult.
I saw myself up as well.
When it came to the challenge, I don’t think you did poorly!
It cracked me up when you had to scream obscenities at Kandy’s character.
They were all bleeped.
I also heard that your original choice forSnatch GamewasRachel Dolezaal?
Hence the hair was similar, because I brought the hair for both characters.
Improv and comedy are areas of opportunity, I’ll say.
Who knows, maybe I’ll get the opportunity to do Rachel at another time.
Knowing that we almost had Harriet Tubman and Rachel Dolezaal on the same stage…
I’ll have to bring backSymonewhen I do it!
I also have to ask you the one thing everyone talked about after the ball: Your lace line!
I love this moment!
It proves that there aredefinitelyareas for me to improve on.
It also further signifies the fact that Kandy and I both brought the samestyleof wig, and notthesame wig!
Kandy’s lace didn’t look like that.
I didn’t cut the lace far enough.
I should’ve cut it back.
I just tagged Utica and said “edges!”
As long as people are talking, even at the expense of your wig line…
[Laughs].
Who knows, maybe I’ll come out with a line of hair lace!
Is that in the works?
We’re pitching to all the major networks [Laughs].
You were open about your struggles with your grandma.
Has watching the show allowed her to better understand your art?
I never thought in a million years my grandmother would tune in.
It’s a great moment, and I finally get to be fully, authentically myself.
Who could ask for more?
I definitely left earlier than I wanted, but I made it further than I thought I would.
So I’m excited for people to tune in for my original music that’s coming out.
It’s great, groovy, funky, Jackson Five-esque music….
I might possibly go back on stage!
“Tony Award Winner Olivia Lux” has a lovely ring to it.
… orOlivia’s Drag Race,as Trixie Mattel says onThe Pit Stop!
