The drag world has many iconic artists that carry their own characteristic charm and style. The Boulet Brothers is one such pair that has managed to change the perception of drag fashion forever.
Known as hosts and producers of the famous The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, this pair of drag artists are known for their unique gothic style filled with gore and elegance. The duo was also declared Fangoria’s Horror Icons in 2022, showing just how much of an impact the Boulet brothers have had on the industry.
The Boulet Brothers came out with Dragula back in 2016, which is a reality competition that has various diverse contestants putting together creative horror-themed outfits. The ones that manage to amuse the judges are declared the winners.
The Boulet Brothers have their own fanbase despite Dragula’s popularity. Besides their usual appearance as hosts on the reality show, the glamorous brothers also show up at many horror conventions and events. The pair has been recognized in the LGBTQ+ community for their inclusive nature.
Are The Boulet Brothers Related?
With their matching outfits and stunning makeup, it may look like The Boulet Brothers are real brothers, but that’s not the case. Not much about their private life is known, but one thing is for sure: these brothers are anything but actual brothers.
They are romantic partners and not related in any way to each other. It’s just the matching looks (and their name) that makes them seem related. The Boulet Brothers mostly keep their personal lives a secret, so not much is known about their relationship.
Besides keeping their lives private, The Boulet Brothers are also known for not showing up to any event or interview without Drag. Whether it’s a glamorous vampire or a ghoul, these brothers will pull off any look with ease anywhere.
The Boulet Brothers: Epitome of Alternative Drag
Television personalities The Boulet Brothers have become the torchbearers of gothic drag, a style that remains unexplored to a large extent. While there are many dark, supernatural-themed drags once in a while, no one manages to put up great looks constantly like the Boulet Brothers.
They’ve become a major inspiration for drag artists shifting towards gothic fashion. Their show, Dragula, is considered Shudder’s most-watched series, with almost 4 whole seasons and another one in production.
Besides being full-time judges on every episode of Dragula, The Boulet Brothers are also known for their various other creative endeavors. These include things like appearing as guests on other reality shows and performing at nightclubs and events.
A spin-off of Dragula, called Dragula: The Resurrection, was released in 2020. It was a Boulet Brothers-directed film that had elements of horror and reality competition. This one-of-a-kind film had a positive reception, with praise for its suspense and supernatural themes.
One of AMC’s TV specials had the Boulet Brothers hosting a spin-off called Dragula: Titans. The short drag series became quite popular because of its exciting fright feat challenges scattered throughout the competition.
Their success with Dragula led them to host another horror show, Halfway To Halloween, which was a scripted variety series. They were also the writers and directors behind Halfway to Halloween, showing just how diverse their career is. The series became known for its list of popular participants, which included people like Matthew Lillard, Taran Killam, Barbara Crampton, and Kevin Smith.
A show called Behind The Monsters also had The Boulet Brothers as its hosts. This series was a horror-themed docuseries that showed the history behind well-known horror symbols like Michael Myers, Pinhead, and other villains.
While they’ve now become staple hosts for horror shows, the drag couple has also hosted a Dread Central podcast. Named “Creatures of the Night,” it was mostly a story-time kind of podcast where the Boulet Brothers would talk about historical hauntings that happened at places all over America and the world.
No matter what show or podcast they might appear in, The Boulet Brothers always manage to stand apart due to their femme fatale looks inspired by villains from movies, books, and TV shows.
Their matching otherworldly looks will always remain iconic. For now, the Boulet Brothers couple is working on a secret project with Blumhouse Productions, the same company that brought Insidious and other similar horror films to life.
