Jax is the
stage name
A stage name is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. Such professional aliases are adopted for a wide variety of reasons and they may be similar, or nearly identical, to an individu ...
of Jackson McGoldrick (born April 5, 1997),
an American
drag queen, dancer, and photographer. Jax competed on the
fifteenth season of ''
RuPaul's Drag Race''.
Early years
McGoldrick was born in
Puerto Rico and raised in
Darien, Connecticut.
He participated in gymnastics and competitive cheerleading. He attended the
School of Visual Arts, where he graduated with a
Bachelor of Fine Arts
A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a standard undergraduate degree for students for pursuing a professional education in the visual, fine or performing arts. It is also called Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) in some cases.
Background
The Bachelor ...
degree in photography and videography.
Career
On December 13, 2022, Jax was announced as one of the 16 contestants who would compete in the
fifteenth season of ''
RuPaul's Drag Race''. During her time on the show, Jax placed among the top positions in the first episode. She placed in the bottom twice, eliminating
Robin Fierce and Aura Mayari in lip syncs. Jax was eliminated in episode 8, after losing in the LipSync Lalaparuza Smackdown against Anetra. She finished in 10th place.
Jax and fellow contestant
Luxx Noir London
Luxx Noir London (born September 5, 1999) is an American drag performer, singer and songwriter most known for competing on the fifteenth season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race.''
Early life and education
Luxx Noir London was raised in East Orange, N ...
were guest speakers for drag historian and author Joe E. Jeffreys' course at
The New School about the impact of ''RuPaul's Drag Race''.
Personal life
Jax uses ''she/they'' pronouns when in drag,
and has described herself as the "
Simone Biles of drag".
Filmography
Television
Web series
Discography
Featured singles
See also
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LGBT culture in New York City
New York City is home to one of the largest LGBTQ populations in the world and the most prominent. Brian Silverman, the author of ''Frommer's New York City from $90 a Day,'' wrote the city has "one of the world's largest, loudest, and most power ...
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List of LGBT people from New York City
New York City is home to one of the largest LGBT populations in the world and the most prominent. Brian Silverman, the author of ''Frommer's New York City from $90 a Day,'' writes that the city has "one of the world's largest, loudest, and most ...
References
External links
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1997 births
Living people
American drag queens
American gay entertainers
LGBT people from Connecticut
People from Darien, Connecticut
Puerto Rican drag queens
RuPaul's Drag Race contestants
School of Visual Arts alumni