Peppermint is delivering the representation we need. The beloved drag icon and actress chats with Gayety’s Caitlynn McDaniel about her expanded role in Survival of the Thickest Season 2, including that powerful love story in episode 6. She shares behind-the-scenes stories with Michelle Buteau, the importance of authenticity in storytelling, and why trans joy deserves the spotlight.

From reality TV advocacy to her dream of a queer Bachelorette, Peppermint is building a future where everyone belongs on screen.