Sam Star
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Sam Star | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sam Purkey Leeds, Alabama, USA |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 17) |
Sam Star is the stage name of Sam Purkey,[1] an American drag performer who competed on Love for the Arts[2] and will compete on the upcoming seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[3]
Career
[edit]Sam Star is an American drag performer. She has competed in pageantry, having been crowned Miss Glamorous Newcomer 2022.[4] Her "drag mother" is three-time Drag Race alum Trinity the Tuck. She is additionally a retired gymnast and cheerleader.[3] Sam Star featured on Trinity the Tuck's single "Six Six Sex" alongside fellow Drag Race castmate Jewels Sparkles.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Sam Star was born and raised in Leeds, Alabama and went to High School there.[6] They are currently based in the suburb.[7] They attended the University of Alabama’s musical theatre program, but dropped out when told the cost of textbooks.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Title | Year | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love for the Arts | 2020 | Contestant | 6th place | [9] |
| RuPaul's Drag Race | 2025 | Contestant | [10] |
Discography
[edit]All credits adapted from Apple Music and Spotify.[11][12]
Singles
[edit]As featured artist
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Album | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Six Six Sex"
(featuring Jewels Sparkles, Sam Star, and Shontelle Sparkles) |
Trinity the Tuck | Sinematic (Deluxe) | Drew Louis, Jayelle, Coen Hutton | Drew Louis |
References
[edit]- ^ "Flappin' About the Queens of Birmingham Documentary and Toothy Drag Merch (feat. Sam Star) - Flapping & Flawning Podcast". Apple Podcasts. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Drag Performers Across the Nation Urge You to Vote in New PSA". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ a b Tinoco, Armando (2024-12-04). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Cast Photos, Trailer & Premiere Date Set At MTV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Sam Star". ourcommunityroots.com. Our Community Roots. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Peerspace (2024-10-25). "Go Behind the Scenes of 'Drag Race' Star Trinity the Tuck's Latest Music Video". Peerspace Blog. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ https://leedsareachamber.com/lhs-diplomats-tour-chick-fil-headquarters-atlanta/
- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Announces Season 17 Cast, Updated 'Rate-a-Queen' Twist". Variety. 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 queens promise 'profane imagery' on runway, loads of drama, and twisty 'panic' ahead". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "Trinity the Tuck Has A New Drag Competition Starting this Week". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (December 4, 2024). "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast revealed as Rate-a-Queen returns with a major twist: 'The game is new'". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "Sam Star on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Sam Star - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
