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La Grande Dame

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La Grande Dame is a French drag performer and one of the contestants of the first season of Drag Race France.

On January 13, 2024, La Grande Dame was announced as one of the contestants of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World.

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What inspired the name 'La Grande Dame' in the Drag Race? toggle section
The inspiration for the drag name 'La Grande Dame' came from the family business of the performer. The performer's mother and sister, who were both tall, operated an import/export company in the wines and spirits industry, which is often seen as male-dominated. They referred to themselves as 'Les Grandes Dames', translating to 'The Tall Ladies', which influenced the performer to take on the name 'La Grande Dame'.
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What was La Grande Dame's profession before joining Drag Race? toggle section
La Grande Dame had a diverse career prior to Drag Race. She studied womenswear at the Fashion Institute of Technology, trained as a dancer, and became popular for her performances in nightclubs and party hosting. She also modeled for IMG New York and was an entertainment editor for Dazed Beauty.
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In which seasons of Drag Race did La Grande Dame participate? toggle section
French drag performer La Grande Dame competed in Drag Race France's inaugural season and was revealed as a contestant for the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World on January 13, 2024.
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What is the significance of 'Les Grandes Dames' in La Grande Dame's life? toggle section
The drag name 'La Grande Dame' is a key part of her identity in the drag community. She gained prominence in RuPaul's Drag Race France Season 1 and UK vs The World Season 2. Her towering height of 6'5" complements her grand persona, aligning with her chosen name.
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Drag Name Origin[]

"La Grande Dame comes from the family company. My mother and my sister had an import/export company in wines and spirits. It's quite a macho and misogynistic sector (wine and business) and they called themselves Les Grandes Dames (The Tall Ladies) because they are very tall. [...] When people talked about them, they referred to them as “the two tall ladies”, “the two girls”, so they decided to take that reference and use it in the company name. The company no longer exists, but when I chose my stage name, I thought it was a pretty fitting one. When people see me or talk about me, they say the same thing: “oh, you know, that tall lady”. It's an advantage that people remember your name when you're a public figure. It's a tribute to my mom and my sister, and to what they built together as independent women."[6]

Track Records[]

Seasons Competed: France Season 1 UK vs The World
Season 2
Ranking: 2nd/3rd Place
(Runner-Up) 		3rd/4th Place
Maxi Challenges Won: 1 (Ep. 4) 2 (Eps. 1, 2)
Mini Challenges Won: 2 (Eps. 2, 5) 0
Times as Team Captain: 1 (Ep. 5) 1 (Ep. 3)
Times in Bottom Two: 0 1 (Ep. 7)
Episode Eliminated: Episode 8 Episode 8

Memorable Quotes[]

Drag Race France Season 1[]

  • "Hey gays!" (entrance quote)
  • "Félindra tête de chibre, je t'adore!" (as Alexandra Rosenfeld in the Snatch Game)
  • "Je trouve quand même que Blanche-Neige, elle a pris un coup aussi..." (as Alexandra Rosenfeld in the Snatch Game talking about Kam)
  • "Du jus de fruit." (as Alexandra Rosenfeld in the Snatch Game)
  • ♪ " Rendez-vous chez Vogue, GQ ou Gala. Tapis rouge du Met, le Ball, Vienna. J'déboule en Caban, Capri, Lima. Sur tous les billboards, c'est moi qu'tu vois. La couronne est mienne, ça tombe à pic. Les covers sont faites, upper, épiques. Le catwalk est fab, la wig est sleek. Tu pourras toucher que si t'as l'chic. " ♪ (Verse in Boom Boom)
  • "Déjà, faut faire confiance à Kévin. Premier problème : il s'appelle Kévin !"

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2[]

  • "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Hope you douched." (during Meet the Queens)
  • "I'm not a fashion queen... I'm the fashion killa." (during Meet the Queens)
  • "This racer is prêt à manger..." (during Meet the Queens)
  • "La Grande Dame... FRAAAAANCE!" (entrance quote)
  • "I'm not rude...I'm just French!" (during confessional)
  • "(ululating like a turkey)" (exit quote)

Trivia[]

Gallery[]

Drag Race France Season 1[]

Drag Race France Season 1 Looks[]

Drag Race France Season 2 Looks[]

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2[]

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2 Looks[]


Filmography[]

TV[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Drag Race France (Season 1) Self Contestant (Placed 2nd/3rd)
2024 RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (Season 2) Self Contestant (Placed 3rd/4th)

Movies[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 Paloma (short film) Actor Drag Queen in a club

Discography[]

Singles[]

Year Title
2022 "ACTION"
2024 "Accords"
2024 "Dada"

External Links[]

References[]

  1. ↑ Drag Race France — Season 1; Episode 3: "French Ball" | France.tv Slash — July 7, 2022
  2. ↑ Bonjour, ladies! Meet the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race France | Entertainment Weekly — June 2, 2022
  3. ↑ (FR) La Grande Dame | Forensics
  4. ↑ LA GRANDE DAME - DRAG QUEEN | Metropolitan Models Group
  5. ↑ Post by @lagrande_dame | Instagram — March 19, 2021
  6. ↑ la grande dame — it’s all in the name. | Sacrebleu Magazine — August 3, 2021
  7. ↑ Post by houseofgg.europe | Instagram — June 9, 2022
  8. ↑ Kendrick Mugler Ball Videos | YouTube
  9. ↑ Post by legendarygorgeousgucci | Instagram — October 9, 2020
  10. ↑ (FR) Mask Singer : deux stars de Drag Race France volent la vedette à un candidat et enflamment X ! | StarMag — August 24, 2022

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