TL;DR
- RuPaul hilariously forgets names during press tour.
- Ginger Minj reflects on her Drag Race journey.
- Adam Shankman shares his experience with Ru’s memory.
- The film features an all-star cast of queens.
- ‘Stop! That! Train!’ is a celebration of queer culture.
Even the legendary RuPaul has her moments! During the press tour for the highly anticipated film Stop! That! Train!, the iconic drag queen hilariously forgot the names of some of her closest collaborators, leaving everyone in stitches. Adam Shankman, director of the film, was one of the unfortunate souls caught in Ru’s memory lapse. At the premiere, as RuPaul was about to introduce him, she looked at the film’s poster, squinted, and then exclaimed, “Give it up for this man!” Talk about a dramatic entrance!
But don’t worry, Shankman took it all in stride, saying, “When he forgot my name, it was like this kaleidoscope of things happening. Suddenly I was like, ‘I’ve arrived!’ I’ve finally arrived!” After all, RuPaul meets thousands of people, so a few name slips are bound to happen in her glittering career.
Meanwhile, Ginger Minj, another beloved queen from the Drag Race universe, also had her own run-in with Ru’s forgetfulness. During a recent interview, RuPaul forgot that Ginger was a winner from the Tournament of All Stars on All Stars 10. Ginger laughed it off, saying, “She’s never forgotten my name, so I’ll take that as a win!” But it made her question her own status in the Drag Race legacy, exclaiming, “Have I done the brackets? I think I have!”
With a cast that includes other fan favorites like Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, and Latrice Royale, Stop! That! Train! is not just a film; it’s a celebration of the vibrant and resilient queer community. Symone, another star of the film, described it as “herstoric!” and a joyous form of protest against the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community today.
Brooke Lynn Hytes chimed in with her own take on the film, drawing inspiration from her favorite movie villain, Miranda Priestly. “Let’s be honest… I just look like a bitch. I look very intimidating and I have a resting bitch face. I am a very nice person I promise!” she quipped, proving that humor and authenticity are at the heart of this project.
As the queens reflect on their journeys and the honor of being part of such a groundbreaking film, Latrice Royale summed it up perfectly: “When you put the right people in the right places, you’re going to get the magic that you need.” And magic is exactly what Stop! That! Train! promises to deliver to audiences everywhere. So grab your friends, put on your best wig, and head to the theaters to support this fabulous queer project!
With all this buzz, it’s clear that even if RuPaul occasionally forgets a name, the impact of her legacy and the love for her queens will never fade. Stop! That! Train! is playing in theaters now, so don’t miss your chance to witness this celebration of drag culture and community!
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