Irene the Alien is an American drag performer recognized for her unique, alien-inspired aesthetic and her appearances on two seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race. After winning the first mini-challenge on the fifteenth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Irene Dubois captivated audiences with her distinctive alien-inspired aesthetic and sharp wit. A graduate of Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater studies, Dubois honed her performance skills through professional engagements with the Houston Grand Opera and Texas Repertory Theatre. Embracing drag as a career path at age 25, she cultivated a unique stage presence rooted in classical training and early experimentation in Dallas’s local amateur drag nights.
As ‘Irene the Alien,’ Dubois continues to be celebrated for her innovative and conceptually driven drag, making her a highly sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.