RuPaul’s Drag Race has become a launchpad for queer visibility, but trans representation took time to bloom. This roundup spotlights 13 contestants—from Season 9 trailblazer Peppermint to recent fan-favorites Kornbread, Sasha Colby, and Gottmik—who have publicly embraced their trans identities during or after the show. Each queen’s journey adds depth to the franchise’s legacy and reminds viewers that drag is an evolving art form shaped by all gender experiences. Whether they walked the runway pre-transition or sashayed back to reveal their truth, these performers prove authenticity is the fiercest accessory a queen can wear.