Vanity Milan


Christopher Alexander Adamson, better known by his stage name Vanity Milan, is a British drag queen best known for competing on the third series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. He competed in the first season of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World in 2022.

Early life

Adamson was born in London. He is British Jamaican and grew up in Mitcham, South London.

Career

Adamson started doing drag in London in 2019. That year, he won a competition called "The Crown" hosted by Kitty Scott-Claus. His drag name comes from his mother calling him vain and his love of fashion. His husband makes his costumes.
In 2021, Vanity Milan competed on series three of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. While on the show, Vanity Milan recorded the song "BDE," for which she won a challenge. She also won three lip syncs, tying with Series 2 contestant Tayce for the most lip syncs won on RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Vanity Milan was eliminated in the ninth episode of the series, finishing in fourth place. Since the show, Vanity Milan has commented on the lack of diversity on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
In 2022, Vanity Milan released her debut single "Miss Milan " and a second single titled "Pissed". She was also featured in the music video for Cheryl Hole's debut single "Need the Power". In 2023, she released a single titled "Four Ways." Her first EP, Libra, was released in 2024.
In June 2022, Vanity Milan was featured alongside Kitty Scott-Claus on an episode of Pointless Celebrities.
In October 2022, Vanity Milan was announced as a contestant on the first season of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World. While on the show, she recorded the song "Bonjour, Hi," for which she won the first challenge and lip sync to "Brand New Bitch" by Anjulie. Vanity Milan was eliminated in the fifth episode of the series, placing fifth overall.

Personal life

Adamson identities as queer.
In 2011, Adamson moved to Estonia, where he lived for five years. While there, he met his husband Siim Adamson, who is an Estonian citizen.

Discography

Extended play

Singles

Featured singles

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Meet the QueensHerselfStand-alone special
RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 3
2021Drag Us WeeklyHerselfGuest
2021Cosmo Queens UKHerselfGuest
2022Love Against the OddsHerselfGuest; Channel 4 digital series
2022Meet the QueensHerselfStand-alone special
Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World
2024Bring Back My GirlsHerselfSeason 2, Episode 6, "RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 3 and 4"