Meet the Queens of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 12

By Taylor HendersonJanuary 23 2020 / 1:06 PM

Taylor Henderson

Taylor Henderson is a PRIDE.com contributor. This proud Texas Bama studied Media Production/Studies and Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin, where he developed his passions for pop culture, writing, and videography. He's absolutely obsessed with Beyoncé, mangoes, and cheesy YA novels that allow him to vicariously experience the teen years he spent in the closet. He's also writing one!

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 12 premieres February 28!

Who's ready for more Drag Race?

RuPaul is already the supermodel of the world, but this year she's coming for America's gig. Season 12 will introduce thirteen new girls into Ru's family, and we're already shaking with anticipation.

Aiden Zhane, Brita, Crystal Methyd, Dahlia Sin, Gigi Goode, Heidi N Closet, Jackie Cox, Jaida Essence Hall, Jan, Nicky Doll, Rock M. Sakura, Sherry Pie, and Widow Von’Du sashayed onto our screens for the first time in a Twitter livestream earlier this morning, and it's only a matter of time before they death drop into our hearts.

Scroll down to meet the queens and watch the Drag Race Season 12 trailer below!

Aiden Zhane

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Brita

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Crystal Methyd

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Dahlia Sin

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Gigi Goode

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Heidi N Closet

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Jackie Cox

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Jaida Essence Hall

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Jan

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Nicky Doll

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Rock M. Sakura

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Sherry Pie

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Widow Von'Du

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 12 premieres February 28!

Aiden Zhane

Brita

Crystal Methyd

Dahlia Sin

Gigi Goode

Heidi N Closet

Jackie Cox

Jaida Essence Hall

Jan

Nicky Doll

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Sherry Pie

Widow Von'Du

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Plus: Watch this hilarious video of Max Parker judging the ‘Boots’ stars based on their ‘drill instructor voices.’

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All they needed was a white tank top… to then take it all off.