When it comes to pop culture opinions, Trixie Mattel has never been one to overexplain, and that was especially clear when the conversation turned to the growing trend of reality TV stars stepping behind the DJ booth.
During a recent chat with Gayety at the TikTok Awards, Mattel was asked about the wave of “Real Housewives” personalities expanding their brands into DJing, a side hustle that has become increasingly visible at clubs, festivals and Pride events. Her response was characteristically blunt.
“I don’t know,” Mattel said, repeating the phrase several times when pressed. “There’s a lot of drag queen DJs now, too.”
The hesitation wasn’t hostile, but it was unmistakably skeptical. As more celebrities, from Bravo stars to RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni, try their hand at DJing, Mattel’s reaction felt less like judgment and more like bemusement at the oversaturation of the scene.
When prompted again, Mattel doubled down with dry humor. “I hope all of them and their Spotify accounts are very happy together,” she said.
The comment landed as classic Trixie: funny, pointed and slightly detached. In a nightlife culture where DJing has become a go-to rebrand for reality stars, Mattel’s remarks reflected a larger conversation within queer spaces about authenticity, craft and celebrity access.
Before wrapping up, the conversation turned to one of Mattel’s most personal and successful ventures: the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs. Fans have followed the motel’s transformation through television and social media, and many are eager to know what’s next.
Mattel shared that she had just visited the property the week before, hosting a happy hour with guests. While the outside world may feel increasingly chaotic, she offered a reassuring update.
“The world gets worse,” she said, “but let me tell you, the Trixie Motel only gets prettier.”
