RuPaul’s Drag Race: Willow Pill Might Phase ‘Out Of Drag’ & Into Acting
Willow Pill may have just been crowed the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 14, but this queen is already looking ahead to future endeavors, including a possible pivot into acting. In many ways, Willow Pill made history on the show. Not only did she navigate the fierce competition while battling cystinosis, a rare genetic disease that causes muscle deterioration and other symptoms, she also became the first transgender winner of the original series. However, this only seems to be the beginning of Willow Pill's journey to stardom.
Aside from the the unprecedented LaLaPaRuZa lip sync smackdown, which saw all contestants except DeJa Skye up for elimination following a disappointing Snatch Game, Willow Pill soared through Drag Race. RuPaul loved her unique looks, including a "holy couture" mushroom. She also made the judges chuckle as one of the Michael sisters in the acting challenge, «The Daytona Wind.» On the April 22 season finale, Willow and Lady Camden were chosen by RuPaul over Daya Betty, Angeria Paris VanMicheals, and Bosco to advance to the final two. After a lip sync battle to Cher's cover of ABBA's «Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight),» featuring Willow Pill transforming into a pair of giant striped pants, she was named America's Next Drag Superstar.
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On the heels of winning the sparkling crown and scepter, plus an increased cash prize of $150,000 and year's supply of cosmetics, Willow revealed to EW what she envisions her career looking like in the next few years. Though she's excited for all of the perks that come with the title, including traveling the world, attending the Met Gala, etc., the RuPaul's Drag Race season 14
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