Art Simone

Art Simone is a beloved Australian drag performer, television personality, writer, and author. She is best known for being a contestant and ultimately a runner-up on the inaugural season of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under in 2021. Her appearance on the show brought her international recognition. Prior to Drag Race, Art Simone had already established herself as a major force in the Australian drag scene, earning titles like "Drag Performer of the Year," "Queen of Australia," and more recently "Melbourne's Favourite Drag Queen." She's known for her unique and instantly recognizable drag aesthetic, characterized by her bold makeup, elaborate costumes, and often comedic, "ocker," and "unashamedly bogan" persona. She describes her style as "loud, technicolour."