Sam Star
Sam Star is the stage name of Sam Purkey, an American drag performer who competed on Love for the Arts and the RuPaul's [Drag Race season 17|seventeenth season] of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Career
Sam Star is an American drag performer. She has competed in pageantry, having been crowned Miss Glamorous Newcomer 2022. Her "drag mother" is three-time Drag Race alum Trinity the Tuck. She is additionally a retired gymnast and cheerleader.Sam Star featured on Trinity the Tuck's single "Six Six Sex" alongside fellow Drag Race castmate Jewels Sparkles and Shontelle Sparkles. On the second episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, she performed her debut single "Say Yeehaw!", produced and co-written by Drew Louis. Her Instagram following grew by 865 percent as the show aired.
Personal life
Sam Star was born and raised in Leeds, Alabama and attended high school there. They are currently based in the suburb. They attended the University of Alabama’s musical theatre program, but dropped out when told the cost of textbooks.On episode six of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17, Sam revealed that their godfather is former NBA player Charles Barkley. Barkley attended high school with Sam's mom, and helped raise them.