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The Post-Breakup Interview: Alaska Thunderfuck Discusses How It Happened, Sobriety, And Her Plans For The Future

12/23/2013

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Though many fans have never even met Sharon Needles or Alaska Thunderfuck, their breakup, which became official last week, feels very personal. We have all grown to love this "royal couple of drag" through both season 4 and 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race and their continued success after the series. James St James had a post breakup chat with Alaska, in which she discusses how it happened and where she is going in the future. Check out the whole interview below: 
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James St James: Hey hon. I know this is a trying time, and I would normally respect your privacy (both laugh) but you DID put out a press release, so I’m thinking this is fair game. I think it’s good for you to clear things up, because there’s a big fan interest in you, and we all feel invested, and we wanted to give YOU the option of being in control of the story. So, let’s dive right in. What went wrong?

ALASKA: Well…. Sometimes things don’t work out between two adults.

JSJ: OK. That’s the press release answer. The reeeeeeeal answer is….

A: I think that we both changed, which happens. When you are thrust into the spotlight, like we were, changes happen. We’re just going in different directions.

JSJ: Was it another man?

A: I’ve heard Aaron has moved on. And that’s fine. I have no idea who he’s with though.

JSJ: How did it go down? Was it sudden? Or did you see it coming?

A: It was a series of interactions, that I honestly did not see it coming. He broke up with me. It started when I began a conversation about our relationship, which spiraled into a strange chain of conversations. The first was in a hotel room… well, actually they all happened on the road. Because, honestly, the only time we saw each other was on the road.

JSJ: So the relationship was basically over already.

A: I don’t know. I would have tried to work it out. When in relationships, even toxic ones, change is hard. I would have stuck it out and died.

JSJ:  What are your days like. Walk me through a typical day, post-breakup.

A: Well, I’m 1 month and 6 days sober…

JSJ: OMG! Congratulations! That’s quite an accomplishment!

A: And since I’m not blackout drunk every night, I wake up with the sun. I see friend and coworkers. I think people are realizing that I’m nicer and easier to work with this way. I just got back from Treasure Island Media [the porn company] – I gave them a shoutout in my new “RU GIRL” single – and they tweeted for me to come down and they showered me with gifts.

JSJ: That’s hot. Like what?

A: Funny stuff. X-rated Christmas stuff. I got a Christmas tree ornament that says, “‘Tis the season to be breeding!”

JSJ: So what does the future hold? I hear you might be moving to LA.

A: Yeah, I’m moving to West Hollywood after the New Year, I’m looking at apartments now. I’m moving to LA with my brother Corey (who ALL the Ru girls want to fuck). I just want to focus on my work; it’s the work that’s gotten me thru this tough time. I’m a professional like Shangela, when it comes to work.

JSJ: Are you open to dating?

A: I’m not focusing on finding a new relationship right now, no. I’m basically just getting to know myself because I’m no longer distracted with the constant drinking. But maybe, eventually. Yeah.
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JSJ: What kind of man?

A: Well, I think my standards are HIGH.  So someone really special and cool. Maybe I’ll set a meeting with the Millionaire Matchmaker, Patti Stanger

JSJ: OMG, It’s a new WOW Presents show: FIND ALASKA A MILLIONAIRE! Book the studio! So… What else do you want to say? What else is going on in your life?

A: Well, the “Ru Girl” single has been very well received. Make sure to check it out on Amazon and iTunes.  And show your friends and their mothers the music video. There are a couple singles in the chamber ready to whip out, but no further details on those just yet.

JSJ: And you and Sharon? When you see each other on the road, are you OK? Will you ever sing “Kai Kai” together again?

A: I don’t know about that. But we’re both professionals, and we’ll be just fine.

JSJ: Thanks, honey. We all love you here and hope you’re OK. Merry Christmas!

A: Merry Christmas! Byeeeee.

Both parties handled the breakup in the most mature way possible. These are two truly incredible queens, and we wish them both the best of luck in the future!

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18 Comments
Bear's Mom
12/22/2013 11:15:24 pm

I've always preferred Alaska. He has this beautiful vulnerable quality that makes this mom want to take him home.

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Terry
5/6/2014 05:42:35 pm

I know what you Mean...I never met Alaska and prolly never will, she has my sincerest Aloha...(Love)

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Bobby Shaddoe
12/23/2013 12:25:09 am

While I'm sad over the break-up, I understand that with them both being thrust more into the spotlight that things between were bound to change and opportunities would present themselves that would lead them in different directions.

I love them both and I wish them nothing but the best in the future.

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Bobby Shaddoe
12/23/2013 12:42:41 am

Oh, James St. James? Season 6 hasn't premiered yet, Sharon appeared on Season 4, Alaska on Season 5.

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Cindy block
12/23/2013 05:59:57 pm

Except that Sharon sucks, and is a huge ass hole.

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Bear's Mom
1/11/2014 09:54:27 am

She does seem different since winning.

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Sebastian
1/14/2014 01:41:20 pm

I actually met Sharon on tour in September of last year along with Alaska (clearly drunk already), Manila, Willam, Detox, and Pandora. Of all the queens Sharon was the sweetest, most friendly queen. She talked my ear off and was really fun to talk to. Alaska acted really weird the whole time and I felt she was either drunk or on drugs sadly. I'm proud of her for wanting to sober up, she has great has a bright future if she keeps up the sobriety.

A Sister
5/1/2014 06:40:54 am

I 100% agree. Sharon is rude to her audience now, and just generally uninteresting. Give me someone likable, not someone I'm forced to try to like because they are so 'in my face.' Alaska is MUCH more genuine person

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Caprice Goldberg
1/23/2014 12:11:02 am

Really admirable for Alaska to align herself with (and throw out free publicity to) an ultra sleazy bareback porn company. Talk about "professional". Who knows, maybe she'll end up starring in Cum Sloppy volume 8. After all, 'tis the season to be breeding!

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elixir
2/11/2014 05:01:18 am

I always prefer Alaska too. I have to say that when I saw Sharon Needles in the final for season 5 I though she was so changed. She sounded arrogant and talked so much. I felt that fragile outcast artist was gone.
Alaska makes my day, over and over, I can hear her say Hi infinite times and it always steal a smile from me.

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Greg M
3/4/2014 12:52:22 am

I understand why they broke up, it must have been very hard juggling two carrers and two sets of egos. They have handled this publically very well and with far less drama then I would have thought. If they can both get something positive out of life and this situation then it's a blessing for each.

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Alan
5/10/2014 04:48:41 pm

Fame is a monster :(

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Kyle Brackett
6/18/2014 05:07:38 am

I'm thinking this is the reason
https://vine.co/v/bLU2aQQAqpX
https://vine.co/v/bLU2zhXjjuU
https://vine.co/v/bLU2u63KqZd

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Liz T
8/8/2015 01:12:43 am

wtf!? is this for real?

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Agus
8/20/2017 11:40:03 am

welp, I can't see them anymore, what were the vines about?

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Alaska's Daughter link
12/22/2016 04:41:12 am

Iv always loved Alaska!! She is the best drag queen ever and i was furious when i read this and i cried for hours i felt so sorry for her and i hope that she finds a man who truly loves her as much as all of her fans do and more (EVEN THOUGH NOBODY CAN LOVE HER MORE THAN ME lol) !!!!!1

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Hjthuthttutht link
4/19/2017 10:07:24 am

T UK tht

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Gay Chat New South Wales link
4/19/2021 07:15:27 pm

This was lovely to reaad

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