MasterClass: Rupaul Teaches Self-expression and Authenticity

RuPaul introduces himself and gets you inspired for the personal journey you are about to take.

RuPaul breaks down his most essential advice: Find your frequency. He explains the concept and gives you step-by-step guidelines for finding your inner truth, including stillness, meditation, and taking a personal inventory.

With honesty and emotion, RuPaul talks about the pop culture icons—including David Bowie, Diana Ross, and Judge Judy—who have shaped his identity and style. He shows you how to identify the icons who speak to you.

How do you find the right people to support you on your journey? RuPaul discusses the importance of finding your “tribe,” identifying mentors, and paying it forward while he walks you through some pivotal early moments in his career.

RuPaul addresses the shame, trauma, and hard emotions that so many people carry with them by opening up about his own childhood wounds. He gives tender, therapeutic advice on how to acknowledge the pain and learn to move on.

Bullies and abusers are a fact of life for too many. RuPaul explains how to take them on as well as what to do about the negative voices inside.

Introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between will benefit from RuPaul’s secrets to owning a room and projecting confidence on stage.

According to RuPaul, failure is an essential part of self-discovery. He recounts when he pulled himself up from a low point and reignited his ambition, sharing how to conjure inspiration and passion.

RuPaul gives practical tips that anyone can use to present their best selves. He explains how to lean into your strengths, how to use your proportions to dress better, and how to present yourself with confidence.

RuPaul chats with Zaldy, his costume designer of 30 years. They discuss how RuPaul’s legendary gowns are constructed and designed for maximum impact on the runway.

To conclude, RuPaul focuses on the importance of finding your inner truth to live to your full potential. Fellow queen and RuPaul’s makeup artist Raven is revealed in full glamazon drag.

As he prepares his face for drag makeup, David Petruschin (better known as Raven) chats with RuPaul.

Raven does a foundation tutorial, explaining how to match, apply, and blend your foundation.

Raven builds her nose by contouring various planes of the face. She demonstrates how to properly contour, color, and highlight to create optical illusions.

Raven paints her signature eye look with liner, shadows, and lashes. She shares tips for creating the perfect dramatic eye.

Raven tries on different wigs and wardrobe options to see how they complete her look.