Liza Minnelli to Appear on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Finale and Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
variety.comJazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The wait is finally over… Liza Minnelli is set to appear on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” RuPaul will be presenting Minnelli with the show’s Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award on April 18 during the Season 17 finale, and she will be on the show’s main stage to accept.
The award recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on the world of drag and fashion. Past recipients include Bob Mackie and Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira.
Minnelli, a prominent gay icon, has been honored on the show before in drag form. In 2010, Alexis Michelle shook her best jazz hands and delivered a dazzling impersonation of the “Cabaret” star.
Hannah Conda, La Voix and Scarlett Bobo have also done their turn. Meanwhile, things are heating up on Season 17 with just five queens remaining: Sam Star, Suzie Toot, Onya Nurve, Jewels Sparkles and Lexi Love.
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