Gallery: 25 Years of RuPaul

Niecy Nash-Betts has a way of making every conversation feel both joyful and grounded, and our latest Out and About chat is no exception. Fresh off being named the OUT100 Icon of the Year for 2025, Nash-Betts is having a moment that feels richly earned. Her career has spanned genres, decades, and expectations, from music video appearances with Beyoncé and Jay-Z to unforgettable work across Ryan Murphy’s universe, including her commanding performances in Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Grotesquerie. And while she has delivered so many standout roles, Claws remains one I always recommend revisiting — if you are looking for a binge-worthy Niecy show this winter, start there. Of course, we also talk about travel. We bond over a shared love of Solvang, the charming California city that feels like stepping into a Danish storybook, she shares her travel essentials and favorite in-flight comfort film, and we dig into how she approaches LGBTQ+ culture while exploring the world. Keep Reading →