Drag Race star Nicky Doll has effortlessly shut down anti-LGBTQIA+ haters.
On 26 July, the 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with an incredible opening ceremony.
Taking place along the Seine, the larger-than-life event showcased the various athletes competing in the games and included dazzling performances by Lady Gaga, Céline Dion and Aya Nakamura.
The ceremony also featured a drag number led by Drag Race France stars Nicky, Paloma and Piche, who displayed their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent.
Of course, their sickening performance was an immediate hit with LGBTQIA+ fans, who took to social media to express their excitement over the queer representation.
However, in addition to the wave of praise, the inclusive moment received hate from bigots, claiming that it was mocking Christianity and Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ painting.
Fortunately, Nicky didn’t let the naysayers get her down. On 27 July, the Drag Race season 12 star shared a defiant message on Instagram, highlighting the importance of the groundbreaking moment.
“I had a dream, and that dream came to life yesterday. I had the dream that France would represent its people to the fullest on the world’s biggest stage, biggest show: The Opening Ceremony of the Olympics,” she wrote.
“It was my absolute honor to perform in front of billions of people around the world, and celebrate our Olympians. And remember, to the ones that had their feathers ruffled seeing queerness on their screen: WE AIN’T GOING NOWHERE.”
Toward the end of her inspiring caption, Nicky dedicated the performance to all the “young queer people” who felt touched or seen.
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It didn’t take long for fans to fill the Drag Race France host’s comment section with messages of support.
One person commented: “I came out in 1965. I never dreamed that my community would be so represented at the opening of the Olympics. It makes going to all those protests and demonstrations so worthwhile. Such a beautiful moment of progress.”
Another fan wrote: “An iconic moment, thank you for being there and making us vibrate, can’t wait to see you again on stage.”
Nicky’s post was also celebrated by her Drag Race peer and fellow Olympics performer Pinche, who wrote: “So proud to have shared this moment with you my sister and so proud btw I still hate you because your make up didn’t move in the rain.”
While many conservatives complained that the aforementioned drag performance was mocking religion and ‘The Last Supper’ painting, the artistic director for the opening ceremony – Thomas Jolly – debunked the claims during an interview with French news outlet BFM TV.
“There is Dyonysus who arrives on this table. He is there because he is the god of celebration in Greek mythology,” he explained.
“The idea was to have a pagan celebration connected to the gods of Olympus. You will never find in me a desire to mock and denigrate anyone.”
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