Yvie Oddly, the outspoken winner of Drag Race season 11 and a contestant on All Stars 7, has taken the world by storm once again, this time with a heartwarming announcement of their marriage. In a recent Instagram post, the drag artist delighted their 1.2 million followers with a carousel of photos from their intimate wedding ceremony.
The wedding, held in New York, was a celebration of love and unity as Yvie Oddly shared their joy in marrying Doug Illsley. The main photo captures the couple in a loving embrace, dressed in their wedding outfits—Oddly in a striking black and yellow skirt and Doug in an eye-catching floral jacket.
While recounting their journey to matrimony, Yvie playfully mentioned, “Last week I got married to some guy I met on Grindr…” The post was met with a flood of support and well-wishes from fans, fellow queens, and celebrities alike. Even Doug Illsley, though maintaining a private Instagram account, took a moment to express his affection for his newlywed partner.
Among the congratulatory messages, prominent names from the Drag Race universe, including Jinkx Monsoon, Shea Couleé, Monét X Change, and Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, shared their excitement for the couple’s union. Puerto Rican drag queen Nina Flowers remarked, “When you know, you know, doesn’t matter where you met him. Super happy for you both.”
Yvie Oddly has been on a meteoric rise since claiming victory on Drag Race in 2019. With their album “Drag Trap” released in 2020 and their upcoming debut show “Strange Love,” which promises a unique blend of comedy, musical numbers, and self-expression, the drag star continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Despite their successes, Yvie Oddly has also been open about their challenges, including an ongoing battle with the genetic disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Additionally, earlier this year, they expressed concerns on Twitter about Drag Race producers, accusing them of exploitative practices towards the competing queens.
Nevertheless, as Yvie Oddly and Doug Illsley begin this new chapter together as partners, the world celebrates their love and wishes them all the happiness in their journey ahead.