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Darius Jeremy Pierce Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 15, 2026: By Richard Newman

Darius Jeremy Pierce is an American actor best known for playing Contestant in Rupaul's Drag Race.

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Best Known For:The television show RuPaul's Drag Race
Breakthrough:Became the first contestant to compete on three separate seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2012

10 Quick Facts About Darius Jeremy Pierce

  • Full Name: Darius Jeremy Pierce
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show RuPaul's Drag Race
  • Date of Birth: November 22, 1981
  • Age: 44 years old
  • Place of Birth: Paris, Texas
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Popular As: Shangela Laquifa Wadley
  • Specialization: Reality TV Personality, Actor, and Musician / Singer
Shangela Drag Queen
Shangela Drag Queen

Darius Jeremy Pierce Age

Darius Jeremy Pierce is 44 years old. He was born on November 22, 1981, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Darius Jeremy Pierce Height

Darius Jeremy Pierce stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.

Education

He attended Southern Methodist University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations.

  • Southern Methodist University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Public Relations

Rise to Fame

Darius Jeremy Pierce rose to prominence for his role on the television show RuPaul's Drag Race.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include We're Here, RuPaul's Drag Race, and A Star Is Born.

Television

  • TV Show: We're Here (Host, 2020-Present)
  • TV Show: RuPaul's Drag Race (Contestant, 2010-2012)

Film

  • Film: A Star Is Born (Drag Bar Emcee, 2018)

Darius Jeremy Pierce Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Debra Pierce

Lesser Known Facts

  • Before his drag career, Pierce worked as a PR agent in Los Angeles after graduating from SMU.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Darius Jeremy Pierce
  • Popular As: Shangela Laquifa Wadley
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 22, 1981
  • Age: 44
  • Birthday: November 22
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Place of Birth: Paris, Texas

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 9 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Debra Pierce
  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Multiple Sources

Related Biographies

  • Alyssa Edwards (Mentor • Drag Mother)
  • Lady Gaga (Co Star • Co-starred in A Star Is Born)

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shangela

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