Sam Star on her Drag Race debut: Expect bold moments and a twist of fashion
Sam Star, the latest drag queen to debut on RuPaul's Drag Race season 17, is following in the footsteps of her drag mother, Trinity The Tuck, known for her unapologetic flair and attention-grabbing persona.

Star’s cheeky approach to drag and her promise of bold moments have already made her one to watch.
Before heading off to California to film her Drag Race debut, Sam received some sage advice from her drag mom. "Trinity said, 'Under no circumstances let your balls pop out!’" Sam shared with Entertainment Weekly, teasing fans with the promise of an unexpected surprise on the runway. "America, you’ll have to tune in to see if my balls did in fact pop out, okay?"
A pageant veteran, Sam has been groomed for stardom through years of competition, including a stint on Love for the Arts. While her cutthroat nature serves her well onstage, she remains grounded in the passion that led her to drag in the first place: the love of entertaining. Sam's background as a former competitive cheerleader and her experience in musical theater, where she studied at the University of Alabama, have shaped her approach to drag, blending performance with theatricality.
Although Sam dropped out of college, citing the high costs of textbooks, she found her true calling back home. She channeled her creative energy into drag, perfecting her craft on local stages.
This season, Sam promises viewers an eclectic mix of over-the-top pageant-inspired looks, with a unique twist. "Lots of references, but also not referencing," she says of her runway fashion, which promises to be extravagant and unexpected.
As RuPaul's Drag Race fans eagerly await more, Sam’s offbeat energy and unconventional fashion choices are sure to keep everyone on their toes.