Sam Star
American drag performer
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Sam Star is the stage name of Sam Purkey (born January 24, 2000),[1][2] an American drag performer who competed on Love for the Arts[3] and the seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[4]
January 24, 2000
Sam Star | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sam Purkey January 24, 2000 Leeds, Alabama, USA |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 17) |
| Website | thesamstarstore |
Career
Sam Star is an American drag performer. She has competed in pageantry, having been crowned Miss Glamorous Newcomer 2022.[5] Her "drag mother" is three-time Drag Race alum Trinity the Tuck. She is additionally a retired gymnast and cheerleader.[4]
Sam Star featured on Trinity the Tuck's single "Six Six Sex" alongside fellow Drag Race castmate Jewels Sparkles and Shontelle Sparkles.[6] On the second episode of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17, she performed her debut single "Say Yeehaw!", produced and co-written by Drew Louis.[7] Her Instagram following grew by 865 percent as the show aired.[8]
Personal life
Sam Star was born and raised in Leeds, Alabama and attended high school there.[9] They are currently based in the suburb.[10] They attended the University of Alabama’s musical theatre program, but dropped out when told the cost of textbooks.[11]
On episode six of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17, Sam revealed that their godfather is former NBA player Charles Barkley.[12] Barkley attended high school with Sam's mom, and helped raise them.[13]
Filmography
Television
| Title | Year | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love for the Arts | 2020 | Contestant | 6th place | [14] |
| RuPaul's Drag Race | 2025 | Contestant | Finalist | [15] |
Discography
All credits adapted from Apple Music and Spotify.[16][17]
Singles
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Album | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | “Got It From Her” (featuring Trinity the Tuck) |
Non-album singles | Drew Louis, Sam Star | Drew Louis |
| "Say Yeehaw!" |
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Album | Writer(s) | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | "Six Six Sex"
(featuring Jewels Sparkles, Sam Star, and Shontelle Sparkles) |
Trinity the Tuck | Sinematic (Deluxe) | Drew Louis, Jayelle, Coen Hutton | Drew Louis |
| 2025 | "HAUS"
(featuring Jewels Sparkles, Sam Star, and Allura The Doll) |
Non-album single | Drew Louis, Ryan Taylor, Allura The Doll | ||