[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here are two worlds that collide in West Hollywood: the world of glitzy, glamorous celebrity and the world of drag.
And nowhere do they come together better than in WeHo’s drag queen celebrity impersonators. From Bette and Barbra to Madonna and Whitney, we have our divas covered.
We’re not just talking about a wig-wearing lookalike: impersonators like Chad Michaels, Delta Work, Shannel and Jasmine Masters know how to get inside the heads of the celebrities they mimic.
Their convincing likenesses are just another part of what makes WeHo the epicenter of fascinating L.A. culture.
Although WEHOville’s search for the area’s most amazing celebrity impersonators led us primarily to drag performers, there was one notable exception: the incomparable Calpernia Addams, a transgender actress with an incredible life story and a nearly fanatical devotion to Marilyn Monroe.
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Calpernia
Activist, actress, musician and author Calpernia Addams, who came out as a transgender woman in the military, pays on-stage homage to icons Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich.
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Chad Michaels
A “Drag Race” favorite, Chad Michaels is legendary for his impeccable impersonation of living legend Cher — even pros can’t distinguish the divas.
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Delta Work
Delta Work works her magic as Disney characters and Paula Deen and often dons the persona of superstar Adele.
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Dolly Levi
Hello Dolly — and hello, Mary Poppins and Nanny McPhee. With a passion for musical theater, Levi portrays Julie Andrews’ and Catherine Zeta-Zones’ characters from several musical films.
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Fontasia
Fontasia isn’t just a drag queen; she’s a philosopher who dispenses wisdom about strength, truth, respect and “fake people” on Twitter.
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Glen Alen
Master makeup artist Glen Alen is also a drag chameleon who evokes Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand and many others.
Read Alen’s Profile
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Jasmine
Amazed by the way Patti LaBelle could move around in five-inch heels while singing, Jasmine Masters crafted her first impersonation.
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Lady Red Couture
The self-described “largest drag queen in captivity,” Lady Red Couture is a karaoke hostess and an impersonator who sings live as Chaka Khan and Cee Lo Green.
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Roxy C. Moorecox
The fact that she and Adele both have cleft chins inspired Roxy C. Moorecox to develop her flagship impersonation of the singer.
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Shannel
With a knack for makeup, costumes and theatricality, Shannel portrays Lucille Ball, Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland — not to mention her show-stopping evil queen.
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Venus D’Lite
Punky femme fatale Venus D’Lite caught America’s eye on “Drag Race” with an effortless transformation into Madonna.
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