Widow Von'Du
American drag performer
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Ray Anthony Fry (born April 17, 1989),[2] better known under the stage name The Widow Von'Du (or simply Widow Von Du), is an American drag performer known for competing on the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[3][4][5][6] He has since released an album.[7]
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April 17, 1989
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Widow Von'Du at RuPaul's DragCon, 2022 | |
| Born | Ray Anthony Fry[1] April 17, 1989 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 12) |
| Website | widowvonduofficial |
Career
Fry has won the title of Queen of KC at Kansas City Pridefest and Princess of Gay Pride 2008.[8] He created the local "Drag Survivor" competition at Hamburger Mary's KC.[8]
After unsuccessfully auditioning for season 11,[9] Widow Von'Du was announced as a cast member on season 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race on January 23, 2020.[10][11]
In September 2020, he was featured alongside many other Black RuPaul's Drag Race alum in a "Stop the Racism" PSA, speaking out against toxic, racist fans within the Drag Race community.[12]
Personal life
Fry took capoeira for six years prior to doing drag.[8] He was homeless for a year.[8]
On May 31, 2021, Fry was arrested in Jackson County, Missouri, for assaulting his partner. Reports said Fry punched his partner and knocked him out. Fry was charged with one count of domestic assault in the first degree and three counts of domestic assault in the second degree. Fry is currently serving probation of three years per Missouri court database records.[13]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 12) | Herself | Contestant | |
| RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked | Herself | Contestant | ||
| Let's Be Real | Herself | Guest appearance | [14] |
Music videos
Featured and cameo roles
| Year | Title | Artist | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Nerves of Steel" | Erasure | Cameo | [15][16] |
| 2021 | "G.A.P." | Heidi N Closet feat. Widow Von Du | Feature | [17] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Whatcha Packin' | Herself | Guest | [18] |
| 2020 | The X Change Rate | Herself | Guest | [19] |
| 2020 | Bring Back My Ghouls | Herself | Guest | [20] |
| 2022 | Bring Back My Girls | Herself | Guest | [21] |
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| The |
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[9] |
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Yes Bitch! She Might Be!" | 2020 | The |
| "Keep That Same Energy" | ||
| "WDGAF" | 2021 | non-album single |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "I'm That Bitch"[22] (with The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12) |
2020 | non-album singles |
| "Madonna: The Unauthorized Rusical"[23] (with The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12) | ||
| "The Shady Bunch" (with The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12) | ||
| "G.A.P." (with Heidi N Closet) |
2021 |
