Sam Star | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sam Purkey Leeds, Alabama, USA |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 17) |
Sam Star is the stage name of Sam Purkey, an American drag performer who competed on Love for the Arts and will compete on the upcoming seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Career
Sam Star is an American drag performer. She has competed in pageantry, having been crowned Miss Glamorous Newcomer 2022. Her "drag mother" is three-time Drag Race alum Trinity the Tuck. She is additionally a retired gymnast and cheerleader.
Sam Star featured on Trinity the Tuck's single "Six Six Sex" alongside fellow Drag Race castmate Jewels Sparkles. On the second episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, she performed her debut single "Say Yeehaw!", produced and co-written by Drew Louis.
Personal life
Sam Star was born and raised in Leeds, Alabama and attended high school there. They are currently based in the suburb. They attended the University of Alabama’s musical theatre program, but dropped out when told the cost of textbooks.
Filmography
Television
| Title | Year | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love for the Arts | 2020 | Contestant | 6th place | |
| RuPaul's Drag Race | 2025 | Contestant |
Discography
All credits adapted from Apple Music and Spotify.
Singles
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Album | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | "Say Yeehaw!" | Non-album single | Drew Louis, Sam Star | Drew Louis |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Album | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Six Six Sex"
(featuring Jewels Sparkles, Sam Star, and Shontelle Sparkles) |
Trinity the Tuck | Sinematic (Deluxe) | Drew Louis, Jayelle, Coen Hutton | Drew Louis |
References
- ^ "Flappin' About the Queens of Birmingham Documentary and Toothy Drag Merch (feat. Sam Star) - Flapping & Flawning Podcast". Apple Podcasts. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Drag Performers Across the Nation Urge You to Vote in New PSA". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ a b Tinoco, Armando (2024-12-04). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Cast Photos, Trailer & Premiere Date Set At MTV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Sam Star". ourcommunityroots.com. Our Community Roots. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Peerspace (2024-10-25). "Go Behind the Scenes of 'Drag Race' Star Trinity the Tuck's Latest Music Video". Peerspace Blog. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Drew Louis, the Creative Force Behind Drag Race's "My Kitty" Is Back". www.toomuchlovemagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
- ^ "LHS Diplomats Tour Chick-fil-A Headquarters in Atlanta | Leeds Area". 6 March 2018.
- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Announces Season 17 Cast, Updated 'Rate-a-Queen' Twist". Variety. 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 queens promise 'profane imagery' on runway, loads of drama, and twisty 'panic' ahead". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
- ^ "Trinity the Tuck Has A New Drag Competition Starting this Week". www.out.com. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey (December 4, 2024). "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast revealed as Rate-a-Queen returns with a major twist: 'The game is new'". Entertainment Weekly. Dotdash Meredith. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ "Sam Star on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Sam Star - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 2024-12-07.