RuPauls Drag Race Drag Queen Tammie Brown
Table of Contents
Early TV Appearances
Breakout on RuPaul's Drag Race
Singer and Actor
Iconic Southern California Drag
Chat with Amber LeMay
Closing Note
Early TV Appearances
Before rising to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race, Tammie Brown appeared on several reality shows in the early 2000s. This included The Surreal Life with Tammy Faye Messner, How Clean Is Your House?, and America's Got Talent auditions.
These gigs first showcased Tammie's quirky personality and talent for out-of-the-box performances to television audiences. Tammie Brown has an active Instagram account where she shows off her creations.
Breakout on RuPaul's Drag Race
Tammie Brown truly broke out as an icon on Season 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2009. With her offbeat humor and conceptual drag, Tammie left a lasting mark. She returned for RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars in 2012.
Though she didn't win, Tammie charmed fans with her signature catchphrases including:
"Thumbs up." (Entrance quote)
"Hi there, my name is Tammie Brown with an I-E."
"My real name is Keith, and in drag or out of drag, I am the character, I am an entertainer."
"I can get jiggy, I can get jiggy and wiggy!"
”Crazy stick’s to me, like ribs”
"I'm a high concept character."
"I'm a little worker girl. I'm kind of behind the scenes cooking and cleaning and taking care of the house. I'm the Drag-erella." (To RuPaul during the group challenge)
"I don't know where the confusion comes from, I'm just a different person from everybody else, and I'm from planet nine they're on planet three."
"Akashia is the director, Akashia is the producer, Akashia is in charge of the group. She is Beyoncé!"
"Buenas noches! Oh... See you later, in the magazines."
"Crazy sticks to me... like ribs."
"You like Tina Turner? 'Cause I like her too, she has long legs and nice wigs."
"Well, I'm not a slut, I'm a lady. Look under my skirt, and it will stick you in the eyeball."
"You both called me losers, and I don't see you out there walking children in nature."
"Excuse your mouth."
Singer and Actor
Beyond reality TV, Tammie Brown has cultivated a diverse performance career. She's released dance singles that blend electronic and pop styles. One such single is “Whatever It May Be.” Brown released her debut album Popcorn on March 18, 2009.
As an actor, Tammie has appeared in commercials for Allstate. She brings theatricality and humor to every role.
Iconic Southern California Drag
Tammie Brown was a pillar of the drag scene in Southern California before her TV fame. She pioneered avant garde, gender-bending drag that challenged traditional norms with creativity.
Her unique aesthetic and sensibility have inspired generations of experimental drag artists. Tammie is a true California legend.
Chat with Amber LeMay
Tammie Brown sat down with talk show host Amber LeMay for an in-depth conversation about her groundbreaking career. Tune in to hear Tammie's story direct from this fascinating drag pioneer!
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