There's no denying that RuPaul is a pop culture icon. His trademark style has defined a generation of drag queens, and has paved the way for many more to come. It's hard to believe he's already past 60!
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00:00 It's RuPaul's birthday.
00:04 RuPaul Andre Charles turned 63 years old today.
00:09 Here are 5 fun facts about the famous drag queen.
00:12 1.
00:14 His name Ru comes from the Creole soup and stew base Roo.
00:19 2.
00:20 RuPaul was crowned the Queen of Manhattan in 1989.
00:24 3.
00:27 He was in a punk band called Wee Wee Pole.
00:30 4.
00:32 Judge Judy is his icon.
00:35 5.
00:37 RuPaul became the first drag queen to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
00:43 Happy Birthday RuPaul!
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00:54 (upbeat music)