'Drag Race' Alum Marcia Marcia Marcia Claps Back at 'Cruel' Comments

RuPaul's Drag Race alum Marcia Marcia Marcia, whose real name is Marty Lauter, issued a blunt response to critics who attacked a photoshoot they recently took part in.

In new photos taken by Jasper Soloff, reposted to X by pop culture update account Drag Crave, Lauter modeled a custom gown by Renacio Reyes. The dress featured a mostly fitted black, strapless base with cream-colored puffs of fabric resembling floral fixtures, with pearl drops accenting each one.

It's unknown what exactly has been said about the snapshots, as Drag Crave hid any "hate comments" and noted that "any further nasty remarks" would result in the user being blocked from the account. However, Lauter's response implied that the photos, which they specified were not taken in drag, have been viewed as an improper expression of drag.

"I’m obviously not in DRAG in these photos. This was just a shoot a photographer asked me to do, not my creative direction," the performer, who is currently acting in Broadway's Cabaret alongside Adam Lambert, wrote in a follow-up.

"The response to these photos is precisely why you don’t see me in drag much anymore," they continued. "You were cruel to me on my season, you’re cruel to me now."

"I don’t want to be where I’m not wanted or where my work isn’t appreciated," Lauter added. "I am however appreciated in the BROADWAY SHOW I’m currently in, an accomplishment very few people are able to accomplish in their lifetimes, so come see me in that if you care about my career. BYEEE."

Lauter also retweeted a comment of support calling the commenters in question "truly so whack."

"Marcia is gorgeous in and out of drag or any realm in-between," they wrote. "And is also one of the most talented and KIND people I’ve ever met. Go get a hobby that doesn’t involve you being a rotted c--t."

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