Aiden Zhane is an American drag performer and one of the Season 12 contestants of RuPaul's Drag Race.
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What inspired Aiden Zhane's unique drag aesthetic?
Aiden Zhane's drag aesthetic is inspired by a desire to represent a spectrum from A to Z, showcasing a range of influences. Known for a 'cute and sick' style, Aiden combines elements from shadows to technicolor, creating a unique and individualistic drag persona.
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How did Aiden Zhane choose her drag name?
Aiden Zhane selected her drag name to align with her aesthetic and to represent the spectrum from A to Z.
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What was Aiden Zhane's entrance quote on Drag Race?
Aiden Zhane's entrance quote on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 was, "Season 12 is about to be in-Zhane!"
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How did Aiden Zhane perform in the Snatch Game?
Aiden Zhane's portrayal of Patricia Quinn in the Snatch Game on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 was criticized, including by Quinn herself. This performance was part of Zhane's journey that ended with a 10th place finish.
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What makes Aiden Zhane stand out among other queens?
Aiden Zhane stands out for her unique aesthetic and persona. Her name reflects a spectrum from A to Z, aligning with her distinctive style. A contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12, she is known for her memorable entrance line, "Season 12 is about to be in-Zhane!" Her drag style blends cute and sick elements, described as "crawling from the shadows, and into technicolor." Despite not winning challenges, her individuality and presence left an impact.
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Name Origin[]
She chose that name because she wanted something that felt very in line with her aesthetic, and also for A to Z, both ends of the spectrum.
Track Records[]
Statistics | USA Season 12 |
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Ranking: | 10th Place |
Maxi Challenges Won: | 0 |
Mini Challenges Won: | 0 |
Times as Team Captain: | 1 (Ep. 3) |
Times in Bottom: | 1 (Ep. 6) |
Episode Eliminated: | Episode 6 |
Memorable Quotes[]
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12[]
- "Season 12 is about to be in-Zhane!" (entrance quote)
- "I am Aiden Zhane and I'm here to SLAUGHTER the competition."
- "I don't think there's really another drag queen out there you can compare me too, you can try but, good luck."
- "Aiden Zhane, oh, that's me! A little bit insane, hmm, maybe. Crawling from the shadows, and into Technicolor! If you don't know me now, you sure will later. Cute and sick, and that's just the half of it. I've got multiple personalities, just imagine it." (verse in "You Don't Know Me")
- "Because of Brita's reputation in New York, she came in here expecting that her name would carry her through the competition and that she would slay, but unfortunately Brita, it doesn't work that way."
- "And then you woke up." (to Brita)
- "That big mouth has a lot of spit." (about Brita)
- "BOO!"
- "Again? We’re doing this again?"
- "I started a bedroom queen and I'm still a bedroom queen." (during the reunion)
- "I am Aiden Zhane and I have one thing to say: Boo!"
- "And also, I will not leave this competition being the quiet bitch, so on that note: AAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!" (exit quote)
Others[]
Farewell Message[]
"I hope my screams were loud enough for you bitches. You may not know me now but you sure will later ♥ Aiden Zhane"
Trivia[]
- Aiden has stated on her Instagram story that she is open to all pronouns, but she identifies as a man out of drag.[citation needed]
- Aiden Zhane has been doing drag since 2012.[1]
- Aiden is the drag sister of Dragula's Season 3 and 4 contestant and Dragula Resurrection winner, Saint.
- Coincidentally, their placements in their respective debut seasons are both at 10th place.
- They also were in a five year relationship, before becoming best friends.[citation needed]
- Her backup character for Snatch Game was American actress Shelley Duvall or Aileen Wuornos, an American serial killer.[1]
- Aiden is 5'10" tall.
- Zhane's poorly received impression of Northern Irish actress Patricia Quinn in Snatch Game was met with harsh criticism from Quinn herself online, with her taking particular offence at Zhane's portrayal of her as an addled, washed up drug addict, stating that she had never taken illegal drugs in her lifetime and has no intention to do so. Quinn also rebuffed Zhane's statement that she had met her prior, with Quinn stating that she had never met Zhane.[2]
- She was the first Season 12 queen to be eliminated that received positive critiques on her premiere episode.
- Her family owns a restaurant.[citation needed]
- She is open to doing All Stars. She confirmed this in a youtube video.[citation needed]
- For the Cape Look, she wore a real dead moth over her mouth.[citation needed]
- Aiden stated that the moth died naturally and that she did not kill it (thankfully).[citation needed]
- Of Aiden's Season 12 looks, her least favorite look is her Basketball Wife Realness, with her favorite look being her planet of the cape look.[citation needed]
Gallery[]
Videos[]
Filmography[]
TV[]
- (2020) RuPaul's Drag Race, on Season 12
Web Series[]
- (2020) Whatcha Packin' - S12 E06
- (2020) Untucked, on Season 12
Discography[]
Singles[]
- "You Don't Know Me" by RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Cast (2020)
- "Gein" (2020)
External Links[]
References[]
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Winner | Jaida Essence Hall |
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Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Crystal Methyd & Gigi Goode |
Other Contestants | 4th: Sherry Pie (Disqualified) • 5th: Jackie Cox • 6th: Heidi N Closet (Miss Congeniality) • 7th: Widow Von'Du • 8th: Jan • 9th: Brita • 10th: Aiden Zhane • 11th: Nicky Doll • 12th: Rock M. Sakura • 13th: Dahlia Sin |
Host | RuPaul |
Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Bruno Carvalho • Bryce Eilenberg |