Aja, a star from RuPaul's Drag Race, opened up about her experience coming out as a trans woman in 2021. Although she faced significant backlash, including losing thousands of followers and friends, she expressed gratitude for the support from her loyal fan base. Aja shared that her participation in All Stars 10 marked a pivotal moment, allowing her to feel accepted as a trans woman within the drag scene. Her story reflects both the challenges and triumphs of navigating identity in a performance-oriented community.
"Quitting drag to navigate my trans identity came with a lot of pushback. I had people who no longer wanted to represent me or talk to me, and I lost a lot of friends."
"All Stars 10 was the first time in my drag career that I felt like it was okay for me to be a trans woman and do drag successfully."
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