Jaida Essence Hall

Jaida Essence Hall is the stage name of Jared Johnson, an American drag performer, costume designer, and makeup artist, best known for winning the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[1]

Jaida Essence Hall
Born
Jared Johnson

(1986-12-09) December 9, 1986
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationDrag queen
Known forRuPaul's Drag Race (season 12) winner
PredecessorYvie Oddly
Websitejaidaehall.com

Early life

Johnson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is the fourth contestant from the city to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race and second winner after Trixie Mattel (winner of All Stars Season 3). He cites Milwaukee's sense of community and diversity of drag as major influences. He performed for a period of time at Hamburger Mary's.[2]

Career

Johnson began drag in the early 2010s.[3][4] Her name is a product of personal anecdotes and experiences that hold meaning. A friend called her "Jaida" when she put on a wig for the first time, and the name stuck. "Essence" came from her boyfriend, who called her "the essence of beauty" in a text message.[5] "Hall" is the name of her drag family; her mothers are Tajma Hall and Prada Diamond, and her drag sisters are Mercedes Iman Diamond, Dida Ritz, and Kahmora Hall.[6][7][8]

She rose to prominence in the drag scene through pageantry, winning titles such as Miss Five, Miss Gay Madison, Miss Wisconsin Club, and Miss City of the Lakes.[9][10] She also performed a halftime show at a 2019 Milwaukee Bucks game.[11][12]

Jaida is known for her design eye and makes many of her own outfits; her boyfriend makes her jewelry.[13] She is also a makeup artist and painted Silky Nutmeg Ganache's face for the season eleven finale of RuPaul's Drag Race.[14]

In July and August 2020, Hall is on tour with Drive 'N Drag, a drive-in drag show held outdoors to accommodate social distancing restrictions imposed due to COVID-19.[15][16]

RuPaul's Drag Race

Jaida was announced as a contestant on the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race on January 23, 2020.[17] During her time on the show, she won three main challenges, including the Fosse-style number on episode two, the political debate on episode nine, and the makeover on episode ten. She also had one appearance in the bottom two, after a shaky performance in the one-woman show on episode eleven. Jaida ultimately sent fan favorite, and eventual Miss Congeniality winner, Heidi N Closet, home after a lip sync showdown to Prince's hit song "1999". She was crowned the winner (virtually) on May 29, 2020 after winning a three-way lip sync against Crystal Methyd and Gigi Goode to "Survivor" by Destiny's Child.[18][19]

Personal life

Johnson identifies as queer.[20] He currently lives in West Allis.[21]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2019 Milwaukee Bucks game Herself Halftime Show Performer[22]
2020 RuPaul's Drag Race Herself Winner
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked Herself Contestant

Music Videos
Year Title Artist Ref.
2020 "Legends Never Die" Orville Peck, Shania Twain [23]

Web series
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2020 Cosmo Queens Herself Guest [24]
2020 Whatcha Packin' Herself Guest [25]
2020 Countdown to The Crown Herself Guest [26]
2020 The Pit Stop Herself Guest [27]

Singles
Title Year Album
"You Don't Know Me"[28]
(with The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12)		 2020 non-album single
"Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical"[29]
(with The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12)
"I Made It / Mirror Song/ Losing Is New Winning" (Las Vegas Live Medley)[30]
(with The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12)
"The Shady Bunch"[31]
(with The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12)

References
  1. Jones, Dylan B. (2020-05-30). "RuPaul's Drag Race recap: season 12 finale – she's a winner baby!". The Guardian. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  2. "Milwaukee native to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race". YouTube. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  3. "About". Jaida Essence Hall. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  4. Noennig, Jordyn. "Jaida Essence Hall, from Milwaukee's north side, is larger than life on 'RuPaul Drag Race'". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  5. Meet Jaida Essence Hall: 'The Essence Of Beauty' | RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12, retrieved 2020-05-19
  6. "Jaida Essence Hall on Instagram: "One of me favorite pics ever! Lmao fun with my sister @mercedesimandiamond and mutha @queenpradad at the @gay90s😍😍😍 #misscityofthelakes…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  7. Milwaukee drag queen debuts on new season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race', retrieved 2020-05-19
  8. Milwaukee native to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race, retrieved 2020-05-19
  9. "About". Jaida Essence Hall. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  10. Noennig, Jordyn. "Jaida Essence Hall, from Milwaukee's north side, is larger than life on 'RuPaul Drag Race'". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  11. Noennig, Jordyn. "Jaida Essence Hall, from Milwaukee's north side, is larger than life on 'RuPaul Drag Race'". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  12. Milwaukee Bucks Halftime show, retrieved 2020-05-19
  13. Milwaukee drag queen debuts on new season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race', retrieved 2020-05-19
  14. Ganache, Silky Nutmeg (2020-01-24). "That time @jaidadumar painted me for Miss Continental Plus. I'm early predicting her as the winner of the twin challenge. Jaida, when you gone let me paint you @shotwithsoju not a word @rupaulsdragrace…". twitter.com. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  15. Rudolph, Christopher (June 16, 2020). "'RuPaul's Drag Raceä' Queens are Sashaying to Drive-In Theaters This Summer". NewNowNext. Logo TV. Archived from the original on August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  16. Kuperinsky, Amy (June 16, 2020). "'Drive 'N Drag' brings 3-day 'Drag Race' extravaganza to N.J. mall". NJ.com. Advance Publications. Archived from the original on August 1, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  17. Amanda Mitchell (2020-01-23). "See the "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 12 Queens Competing to Take Home the Crown". Oprah Magazine. Retrieved 2020-04-13.
  18. Vary, Adam B.; Vary, Adam B. (2020-05-15). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Announces Virtual Season 12 Finale, Reunion Details". Variety. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  19. Nolfi, Joey; Nolfi, Joey (May 29, 2020). "The winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 12's quarantine finale is…". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  20. Nolfi, Joey; Nolfi, Joey (May 29, 2020). "RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jaida Essence Hall wants black kids to remember: 'Who I am is enough'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  21. Levy, Piet; Levy, Piet (May 29, 2020). "Milwaukee's Jaida Essence Hall wins 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 12". JSOnline.com. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  22. Milwaukee Bucks Halftime show, retrieved 2020-05-19
  23. Mikelle Street (August 14, 2020). "Orville Peck Taps Shania Twain, Jaida Essence Hall For New Video". Out. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  24. Drag Race Contestant Jaida Essence Hall Creates a Royal Blue Drag Look Fit 4 a Queen | Cosmo Queens, retrieved 2020-05-19
  25. Whatcha Packin': Jaida Essence Hall | RuPaul's Drag Race S12, retrieved May 30, 2020
  26. COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN: Where Are You?. YouTube. May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  27. The Pit Stop S5 E8 | Bob & Jaida Essence Hall Recap The Finale | RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. YouTube. July 25, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  28. "You Don't Know Me- Single". iTunes.
  29. "Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical - EP". iTunes.
  30. "I Made It / Mirror Song / Losing Is New Winning (Las Vegas Live Medley)-Single". iTunes.
  31. "The Shady Bunch / Bring Back My Girls - Single". iTunes.
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