Darlene Mitchell BIO
Darlene Mitchell (uses she/her pronouns) is a renowned American drag performer, hairdesser, and TV personality starring in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 premiered on MTV on January 2, 2026.
How Old is Darlene Mitchell?
Mitchell is 35 years old as of 2025, she was born Blake Mitchell on November 11, 1990, in Greentown, Indiana, United States. She celebrates her birthday on November 11th every year.
Darlene Mitchell Career Experience
Mitchell is a drag performer based in Los Angeles, California. She came back to the drag scene after taking a hiatus for 5 years. She is a hairdresser when she’s out of drag.
Darlene Mitchell RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18
Mitchell stars in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18, which premiered on MTV on January 2, 2026. Hosted by drag icon RuPaul, the show follows drag queens competing for the title of “America’s Next Drag Superstar” and a cash prize. Every week, the contestants face weekly maxi challenges to test skills like acting, singing, comedy, fashion design, or themed performances. After their skills are judged, the top performers win prizes while the bottom two compete in a “Lip Sync for Your Life” to avoid elimination. A drag queen is a performer, often but not exclusively a gay man, who uses clothing, makeup, and hairstyling to exaggerate, subvert, or parody feminine gender roles for entertainment.
Hailing from Greentown, Mitchell merges soap opera glamour and midwestern trailer trash panache. Recognized for her trademark Peg Bundy-style hair, she previously performed under the name Trash. She has been in the drag scene for 10 years, taking a five-year hiatus. Now, she joins the competition see if RuPaul and the stage can persuade her back out of her bedroom.
During episode 2, Mitchell shared that her name “Darlene” is inspired by “Dynasty soap opera glamor and white trash.” Mitchell, on the other hand, is her given middle name. Mitchell competes against other drag queens, including
- Vita VonTesse Starr
- Jane Don’t
- Mia Starr
- Juicy Love Dion
- Ciara Myst
- Nini Coco
- DD Fuego
- Kenya Pleaser
- Briar Blush
- Darlene Mitchell
- Mandy Mango
- Athena Dion
- Myki Meeks
- Discord Addams
Darlene Mitchell Height
Mitchell has an approximate height of 6 feet and 3 inches.
Who Is Darlene Mitchell’s Husband?
Mitchell is openly gay and engaged to Branden Marcus. On July 18, 2024, she posted a photo of the proposal on her Instagram account and captioned “My fiancé…❤️.” Branden shared photos of them on his Instagram account that same day, captioning, “A day I’ll never forget- I couldn’t stop crying- Blake and I are getting married! 🥹❤️”
Who Are Darlene Mitchell’s Parents and Siblings?
Mitchell was born and raised in Greentown, Indiana, United States, but she has not disclosed detailed information concerning her parents and siblings. Therefore, details about her family are presently inaccessible for the time being.
Darlene Mitchell Kids
Mitchell has maintained a low profile regarding her children, however, it is still uncertain whether she has children yet. She prefers to keep her personal life away from the limelight. However, detailed information will be provided upon availability.
Darlene Mitchell’s Net Worth
Mitchell has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million, reflecting her successful career in the media industry. Her foremost source of income is mainly associated with working as a drag performer, hairdesser, and TV personality.
Darlene Mitchell Social Media Accounts
Mitchell frequently uses social media sites where she interacts and connects with her followers by sharing information about her professional and personal encounters. Some of her platforms include Instagram @itsdarlenebtw with more than 53K followers.
Quick check about Darlene Mitchell
- Age: 35 years old as of 2025
- Marital status: Engaged
- Spouse: Branden Marcus
- Children: Currently unavailable
- Nationality: American
- Net worth: A range of $1 million to $5 million
- Salary: Estimated salary of $30,000 and $80,000
- Height: 6 feet and 3 inches
- Profession: Drag performer, Hairdesser, and TV personality
- Parents: Currently unavailable
- Siblings: Currently unavailable
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