You’ll never guess the hysterical TV personality this cheeky cherub transformed into
By David Hudson · 18 comments· Updated on January 26, 2024
Can you identify who this kid grew up to be?
He’s a much-loved gay comic, TV personality and chat show co-host. He was raised in Mount Vernon, Washington and knows how to spot a fabulous drag queen when he sees one.
It’s none other than Ross Mathews.
The 43-year-old shared the sweet pic to promote his upcoming stand-up tour, “I Gotchu Girl”, which sets out across the US this month.
Mathews began his TV career as an intern on The Jay Leno Show. He found greater fame with his appearances as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. He followed this with regular appearances on TheDrew Barrymore Show.
Earlier this week, he posted photos from the set of the latter, hanging out with special guest Michelle Obama.
Last year, Mathews married his husband, Wellinthon Garcia, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Mathews splits his time between Los Angeles, Palm Springs and New York.
“I Gotchu Girl” marks something of a departure for Mathews, promising “An evening of stand-up comedy and so much more.” He’s looking forward to the challenge. “I cannot express how excited I am to get back out there on the road with all of YOU,” he said in a recent Instagram post.
The tour kicks off May 11 at The Paramount in Huntingdon, New York, followed by 17 further dates across the US.
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My problem with her is that she’s disingenuous. She claimed once that she was afraid that her kids, while driving, would be profiled by a cop and pulled over and treated poorly. Your kids are Obamas, that would never happen. Her kids are probably one of the most privileged out there, she doesn’t have to worry about stuff like that. She got this voice because she married well, and she’s using it to divide people.
ShaverC plenty of Black sports personalities, politicians and actors, just to name a few have been racial profiled by the police and considering the fact that her children are not in the media spotlight 24/7 there’s a good chance that a cop wouldn’t know who they are (not that it would matter) and would profile them.
But you know that and your little disingenuous little comment was just to get yourself a little attention.
Tell me you’re a nutjob without telling me you’re a nutjob.
You and the other people who watch Newsmax might be the only ones in the world who think Michelle Obama is disingenuous, and that she’s dividing people.
ShaverC is denying the reality of racial profiling. Either of the Obama daughters could be racially profiled at this point, just as Mrs. Obama could herself. She is a best-selling author, an advocate for youth health, a philanthropist, and the former First Lady of the United States. She has quite a bit of fame in her own right. Were she to run for the presidency she probably would win with larger margins than her husband or his Democratic successor did in 2008, 2012, and 2020!
Well, since you brought up Michelle O.. She can claim fame to a set of the longest legs out there, among many other things. I’ve never noticed how long her legs are. Is that pic of her signing something, out of proportion or are her legs really that long? Talk about being able to kick A**.
Kangol2, The Obama daughters are probably one of the most privileged class of people in the US. I’m not even saying that’s a bad thing, they lucked out, so good on them. Any cop that pulls them over, sees their last name would know who they are. They will be getting special treatment, just like celebrities, and Michelle knows that so that’s why she’s disingenuous about her “fear” of them driving.
When Ross started working on the Jay Leno Show I was not a fan. Too flamboyant. Now I think he’s great. Such a great heart. I hope his tour is a great success.
I always like Ross because when he started on the Jay Leno show he was supposed to be a joke but became loved by just having such a sweet spirit. Good for him!
I believe without a doubt that Michelle Obama was one of the classiest FLOTUS. She took such slack from the failed cultural warriors on the right about wearing dressing showing her arms and was followed by a FLOTUS whose titties were everywhere. Not to mention Marjarie Moonbeam who is always photographed in outfits that show her arms even when she is displaying Biden’s son’s ass in Congress. I could not believe that she and her tribe could sink so low. Who knows what those sad, pathetic vilioent tribe will pull next.
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ShaverC
Why is Michelle Obama still out there? Her only claim to fame is being married to the man who was voted to be President.
theaterbloke
You can say the same thing about pretty much any former First Lady. I think a bigger question is why you seem to have such a problem with her.
WillParkinson
Uh, wow. Nothing rude there, right?
Bosch
Wow, complaining about an Obama. So retro.
ShaverC
My problem with her is that she’s disingenuous. She claimed once that she was afraid that her kids, while driving, would be profiled by a cop and pulled over and treated poorly. Your kids are Obamas, that would never happen. Her kids are probably one of the most privileged out there, she doesn’t have to worry about stuff like that. She got this voice because she married well, and she’s using it to divide people.
LegionKeign
ShaverC plenty of Black sports personalities, politicians and actors, just to name a few have been racial profiled by the police and considering the fact that her children are not in the media spotlight 24/7 there’s a good chance that a cop wouldn’t know who they are (not that it would matter) and would profile them.
But you know that and your little disingenuous little comment was just to get yourself a little attention.
Are you happy know?
Maybe you should call your Mama.
RandomCanadian
Tell me you’re a nutjob without telling me you’re a nutjob.
You and the other people who watch Newsmax might be the only ones in the world who think Michelle Obama is disingenuous, and that she’s dividing people.
quantum
When ShaverC goes low, we go high.
ShaverC
RandomCanadian, She’s dividing people just like Justin Trudeau is dividing people.
Kangol2
ShaverC is denying the reality of racial profiling. Either of the Obama daughters could be racially profiled at this point, just as Mrs. Obama could herself. She is a best-selling author, an advocate for youth health, a philanthropist, and the former First Lady of the United States. She has quite a bit of fame in her own right. Were she to run for the presidency she probably would win with larger margins than her husband or his Democratic successor did in 2008, 2012, and 2020!
Openminded
Well, since you brought up Michelle O.. She can claim fame to a set of the longest legs out there, among many other things. I’ve never noticed how long her legs are. Is that pic of her signing something, out of proportion or are her legs really that long? Talk about being able to kick A**.
ShaverC
Kangol2, The Obama daughters are probably one of the most privileged class of people in the US. I’m not even saying that’s a bad thing, they lucked out, so good on them. Any cop that pulls them over, sees their last name would know who they are. They will be getting special treatment, just like celebrities, and Michelle knows that so that’s why she’s disingenuous about her “fear” of them driving.
dbmcvey
She’s just there to trigger conservatives Shaver, and it looks lilke she did the job.
Diplomat
When Ross started working on the Jay Leno Show I was not a fan. Too flamboyant. Now I think he’s great. Such a great heart. I hope his tour is a great success.
quantum
No shade, my guess was Rosie O’Donnell.
DBMC
I always like Ross because when he started on the Jay Leno show he was supposed to be a joke but became loved by just having such a sweet spirit. Good for him!
Kangol2
I guessed Ross Mathews, whom I’ve always adored. So glad his career continues to flourish.
gljriverview
I believe without a doubt that Michelle Obama was one of the classiest FLOTUS. She took such slack from the failed cultural warriors on the right about wearing dressing showing her arms and was followed by a FLOTUS whose titties were everywhere. Not to mention Marjarie Moonbeam who is always photographed in outfits that show her arms even when she is displaying Biden’s son’s ass in Congress. I could not believe that she and her tribe could sink so low. Who knows what those sad, pathetic vilioent tribe will pull next.