REWIND: Courtney Act Interviews Bianca Del Rio Back in 2011

5/29/2014

Hold up! Back in February, we all waited to see each of the new queens' first impression of one another as they entered the RuPaul's Drag Race workroom. It seems, though, that this wasn't actually the first meeting of Bianca Del Rio and Courtney Act. In fact, their initial interaction on RuPaul's Drag Race was actually edited out of the second episode so you don't even notice that they've met before. We don't know the extent of their actual relationship prior to the show, but it was definitely more than the editing led viewers to believe.

In this video from 2011, the decked out Courtney Act interviews a number of celebrities on the red carpet of the Broadway Priscilla Queen of the Desert premiere... including none other than Bianca Del Rio!

In addition to the star studded flow of guests she chatted with including Bette Middler, Bruce Vilanch, Joan Rivers, and more, we were delighted to see her Season 6 sister and New York native, Bianca Del Rio appear as well!

Check out these two world class queens chatting it up (skip to 2:11):

9 Comments

Mock Turtle

5/28/2014 05:39:44 pm

It's a cute coincidence, but you're making more of a story here than there actually is. It's not as though one short interview translates to old friends. Plus, it's not like they acted as though they'd never met each other on the show; maybe they did recognize each other and it was just edited out. It's also not implausible that they just knew each other by reputation beforehand.

Plus, I barely remember 2011 on the whole, so I doubt ten minutes from that year would stick out in either of their minds.

RyanC

5/29/2014 10:15:10 am

If they only ever allowed on queens who had absolutely never heard of each other, you'd have one drag queen per competition, or a bunch of people who have been doing drag for approximately 9 minutes.

Max

5/29/2014 11:29:44 am

Courtney is a great interviewer!!! So natural and fun. She should be a reporter for Extra or the like. Seriously. Maybe she does some of that in Australia? Or did since she's in LA now.

WonkWonk

5/29/2014 11:44:59 am

Bianca said in a radio interview that they have worked together before sooo, your argument is invalid.

flo goddess

5/31/2014 04:59:48 pm

Flotilla lmao <333

Damien S

8/21/2014 03:24:36 am

As I appear to have accidentally deleted my earlier post, I luckily wrote it in another app and only need copy and paste it back. I hope it may help even if in some small way at some stage. As a general psychologist, I am also trained and experienced in grief and loss (and as I was just saying in PM, please feel free to contact me anytime) Your sharing of this has actually helped and inspired me with my own healing - and for that I hope I can somehow return the support. It's amazing how your beautiful words of grieving have actually helped others. And that, my friend, is something very special - thank you *tears-up* Anyway, my message from earlier was: Thanks for another heartfelt post, Rob. I wanted to comment yesterday, but could not quite find the words I was looking for. It's almost been like reading parts of my own life at times, from just over a year ago. Naturally, everyone's experience is different, no matter how similar the circumstances. I was also Mum's full time Carer for four years before she died about this time last year from metastatic bone cancer. It's tough, I know. And you've probably heard all the 'time heals' like sentiments where people are just trying to help. Mum was also my best friend in the world, repaying her in some way by looking after her for a change was the least I could do. A year after her passing and I can say time has helped a little and that I still get upset and just cry uncontrollably. Then at other times I might smile and have a laugh at some of the great times. She was happy when she went. She was in no discomfort and just slipped away in my arms (there was a lot of breathing discomfort which made a really distressing sound before they gave her more morphine towards the end, so when she went it was quite peaceful) She had her fair share of pain and discomfort, so they were kind with the analgesia; keeping her comfortable. She died just after 6am on April 5th, last year, her name is Jill and she was 69yo. She was an incredible woman, and I'm proud to be able to call her my Mum. It seems you feel the same way about your Dad. As a psychologist, I also work with grief and loss, and I always suggest people see a counsellor who specialises in grief and loss if they feel they really aren't coping. But try and let the emotions come and go naturally, like waves lapping on the shore.... try not to resist them. What I have found helps me, and may also help you - is that I feel Mum is still with me, if not in some spiritual sense, then from the many happy memories we shared, at times laughing so hard together that we couldn't breathe, with Mum pissing her pants at one stage while watching Wanda Sykes joke about about how much harder it is being gay than black (link below) It may be a little early as there may be shock and disbelief to process first. But when it feels rights, maybe try taking comfort in those memories, watch things you used to enjoy together, visit places you enjoyed, listen to a song you both liked. Those fond memories really help get me through now. I also withdrew from the world somewhat while Caring for Mum. And after her death. But I'm proud to say, I went to this year's Mardi Gras party and had a total hwoot, because that's what Mum would have wanted. Sorry I don't mean to make this post about me and my Mum, but rather hope you can take something positive or constructive from a similar experience. Feel free to contact me any time of the day or night, even if just to have a chat, Rob. Talking about it and sharing what a great man he was usually helps a lot, and it sounds like he deserves the highest of praise, and you are doing that anyway. My sincerest condolences to you and surrounding family and friends. My genuine thoughts are with your at this difficult time. Thank you, also, for sharing something so personal on Facebook (I didn't feel comfortable doing so till a little later. I also found posting pictures of Mum quite a cathartic thing to do..... maybe you will too at some stage) I probably speak for a number of people when I say I almost know part of your Dad from your posts, and that is likewise testament to your the bond you had) I appreciate you sharing your feelings like this (which isn't always easy to do), as they are so similar to some of mine.... I guess it's just often nice knowing we're not alone with these things. And please do cherish those special memories of your Dad; they are your memories of someone who was clearly an amazing man and an amazing father. And while he may be gone in body, nothing can ever take those special memories from you - for his soul lives on within you. RIP Ted! Big hugz! Damien xx

As I appear to have accidentally deleted my earlier post, luckily, I wrote it in another app and only need copy and paste it back. I hope it may help even if in some small way at some stage. As a general psychologist, I am also trained and experienced in grief and loss (and as I was just saying in PM, please feel free to cont

Damien S link

8/21/2014 04:03:50 am

Please REMOVE the above post. It is personal and completely unrelated to Drag Official. As stated, this was a copy and paste error, and there was no meserator to contact it have the post removed. Many thanks for your assistance. Please confirm via my email once. This is somewhat urgent as the comments are somewhat personal

8/21/2014 03:28:06 am

Please disregard the above...... not my post. Copy and paste error. Cheers.

8/21/2014 03:57:51 am

REWIND: Courtney Act Interviews Bianca Del Rio Back in 2011

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