TL;DR:
- Drag legend Alaska Thunderfuck is engaged to longtime partner Matthew Herrmann
- The proposal happened after Alaska’s grandma’s 90th birthday party
- She posted the news with a sparkly ring shot on Instagram
- Fellow queens and fans flooded her with love
- Herrmann is a producer and educator—and clearly a catch
Alaska Thunderfuck Is Serving Engaged Realness
Break out the confetti and cue the runway music—drag superstar Alaska Thunderfuck is officially tying the knot. The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2 winner and season 5 legend just revealed she’s engaged to her longtime boo, Matthew Herrmann. And in true Alaska fashion, she made the announcement with flair, flashing a silver wedding band and emojis galore on Instagram.
The engagement wasn’t just a gag—it was a full-on love moment, straight out of a queer fairy tale. Herrmann popped the question after Alaska’s grandma’s 90th birthday party in her hometown in Pennsylvania. Because what better way to say “I do” than after celebrating family and fabulous longevity?
“I love him so much,” Alaska told reporters in a swoon-worthy statement. And honestly? We love this for her. Herrmann, a producer and educator, has been Alaska’s biggest fan, often posting proud tributes to her drag accomplishments on social media like a certified glam prince charming.
Fans & Queens Shower the Couple With Love
As soon as the ring was up and shining on Alaska’s feed, the congratulations came faster than a double save lip sync. Queens like Shea Couleé, Bosco, Denali Fox, Kandy Muse, Peppermint, and even Grindr (yes, the app) slid into her comments with hearts, cheers, and pure queer joy.
Though Alaska and Herrmann have kept most of their relationship private—serving subtle and secure vibes—this moment was shared loud and proud. Before Herrmann, fans will remember Alaska’s high-profile romance with fellow Drag Race alum Sharon Needles, which ended around 2013. But this new love? This is the real deal, and the queendom is here for it.
In a world that still tries to dim the shine of LGBTQ relationships, especially ones outside the heteronormative lens, moments like Alaska’s engagement matter. Visibility of queer love—especially from icons in the drag community—offers hope, joy, and representation that still feels revolutionary.
This isn’t just a wedding announcement. It’s a glitter-drenched reminder that queer people deserve love stories too—rings, proposals, family dinners and all. And when a drag queen who’s helped shape modern queer culture gets her fairytale? We all win.
So here’s to Alaska and Matthew: may your marriage be as iconic as your wigs, and your love as fierce as your eyeliner.