For years, Ru was painted for the gods by longtime collaborator Mathu Andersen – before an alleged bust-up over money, leading him to being replaced by season two’s Raven – but perhaps he was taking a day off.

Who did RuPaul’s makeup in Down Under?

David Petruschin is known to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fans as Raven. The fan favorite competed in both Season 2 and “All Stars” Season 1 and has been working as RuPaul’s makeup artist for the past five years.

What happened to RuPaul’s old makeup artist?

Petruschin returned to Drag Race as RuPaul’s make-up artist for the ninth season. Aside from doing RuPaul’s make-up since 2017, he has served as a creative producer for All Stars since its third season and for Drag Race since its tenth.

What is Mathu Andersen doing now?

Mathu Andersen is a freelance makeup artist known for his work as a consultant and producer for RuPaul’s Drag Race, as well as his work on This Is It (2009) and The RuPaul Show (1996).

Does RU do her own makeup?

Raven is RuPaul’s personal makeup artist for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Raven started doing makeup for RuPaul after former makeup artist Mathu Andersen quit as filming for Season 9 of Drag Race was slated to begin. Raven is also the creative producer for the show.

How much does Raven get paid to do Rus makeup?

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 13 will premiere on Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. on VH1.

Does RuPaul have a partner?

Georges LeBarm. 2017
RuPaul/Spouse

Is Raven Black RPDR?

Raven, who is white and of Russian ancestry, sported a particularly deep tan with some noting that she was the same shade as RuPaul himself, who is Black. Some even compared Raven’s makeup to “blackface”.

Where do RuPaul’s contestants stay?

While “Drag Race” is being filmed in Los Angeles, the contestants are secluded, queens in season two of “All Stars” revealed in 2016. They aren’t allowed to have phones, they’re kept in separate hotel rooms, and sometimes production will even put tape on their doors to know if a queen has left her room.

Who is the richest drag queen from Drag Race?

  • Courtney Act: US$5 million.
  • Bianca Del Rio: US$4 million.
  • Alyssa Edwards: US$3 million.
  • Raven: US$2 million.

Who is Mathu Andersen and why is he famous?

Mathu Andersen is a freelance makeup artist known for his work as a consultant and producer for RuPaul’s Drag Race, as well as his work on This Is It (2009) and The RuPaul Show (1996). He was RuPaul ‘s longtime creative collaborator and makeup artist. Mathu Andersen is Australian born, with a background in fashion and textile design.

Who is Mathu from America’s Next Top Model?

Mathu worked for several seasons of America’s Next Top Model, and was known for his work on RuPaul’s Drag Race. He was the creative producer and managed RuPaul’s image for the show.

What does Mathu do for a living?

In 2002, Mathu moved to Los Angeles where, in addition to continuing his fashion and artistic work, he has worked on music videos with artists like Janet Jackson, TLC, No Doubt, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Garbage, Christina Aguilera, Nicole Scherzinger, Lisa Marie Presley, and Nicole Richie.

When did Mathu move to NYC?

Mathu moved to New York in 1986 and subsequently formed a partnership with Zaldy Goco as a NYC nightlife fixture during the 90’s. Mathu has worked with photographers including Francesco Scavullo, Steven Meisel, Steven Klein, Arthur Elgort, Annie Liebovitz, Deborah Turbeville, Ellen von Unwerth, Ruven Afanodor, Guzman, and Joseph Astor.