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Aug 2021
36m 35s

Symone

BBC Sounds
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The latest winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race - Symone - joins Eve on Constantly Evolving.

After watching the show as a teenager, Symone was inspired and encouraged to start showing who she authentically was in a visual way. The model explains how the different drag queen names she’s acquired over the years has reflected her growth and change with her identity.

With celeb fans including Lizzo and Rihanna, Symone explains how she plans on using her increasing platform to highlight topics close to her heart; as well as remaining who she is at the core of it all.

Producer: Candace Wilson Exec Producer: Christina Moore Editor: Jake Wittlin

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