Family values

Shangela’s drag daughter is a famous gay adult film star. See her in action.

Photo: Matty Parks

We learned this week why drag queens and adult film stars are such good friends, but that relationship goes one giant step further for Shangela and Liam Riley, or rather, “Bambi Wadley.”

Shangy is Bambi’s drag mom, and a proud mama at that.

For some time, Riley has been traveling with the Drag Race all-star, assisting her as she tours the world.

Related: Liam Riley Discusses Homophobic Dad’s Journey From Disgust To Pride

But this week Bambi made her own performance debut in Los Angeles, lip syncing to Ariana Grande’s “Break Free” at a West Hollywood bar.

Here’s a clip of the number from Riley’s Instagram:

What do you think? Does Bambi have the chops to make it to season 11?

Would Drag Race accept a queen with a huge adult film career backstory? How would that play with the show’s apparent mainstream mission?

Judging by a quick IG scan, this mother/daughter duo is nothing but love:

JUSTICE FOR SHANGELA ??

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And if your drag mom is Shangela, you’re naturally going to meet a whole bunch of other queens:

I love you little girl @allaboutvalentina ?????

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Welcome to the Doll House. #TheGirlsRoom

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Hey Sis. @violetchachki ?? we love winners.

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Related: 14 Gay Adult Film Stars Who Make Everyday Life A Little Steamier

Oh and if you’re filling out this drag family tree, that means Alyssa Edwards is Riley’s drag grandma:

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