Trixie Mattel Biography and Career Highlights
Trixie Mattel, also known as Brian Michael Firkus, is an American drag queen, singer-songwriter, comedian, author, actor, entrepreneur, and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race. In 2019, she released a documentary about her life story called Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts. Her debut album was very successful, peaking at number 16 on the Folk Albums Chart. She is also known for co-hosting the web comedy series UNHhhh with Katya Zamolodchikova and formerly hosting The Trixie & Katya Show on Viceland.
Trixie Mattel’s Financial Success
How did Trixie Mattel get rich?
She’s also a singer-songwriter, comedian, author, actor, entrepreneur and TV personality. Her net worth is estimated at $10 million as of 2023.
Trixie Mattel’s Path to Fame
Discovering Drag: Firkus lived with his mother, brother and her boyfriends. Her abusive stepfather called Firkus "Trixie." That name became her drag persona.
Her Career: In 2008 Firkus debuted as Trixie Mattel at a Milwaukee club. Gaining popularity, she moved to Chicago. In 2014, she enrolled in beauty school but soon quit to join RuPaul’s Drag Race.