Kornbread Jete

Kornbread Jeté is an accomplished drag queen and actress, recognized for her engaging performances and advocacy for transgender visibility. After gaining significant public attention on the fourteenth season of the reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2022, Kornbread Jeté quickly established herself as a dynamic and engaging performer. During her highly successful tenure on the show, Jeté demonstrated exceptional talent in lip-syncing, live singing, and two-step dancing, ultimately securing a win in the highly competitive opening episode’s talent show. Prior to her breakthrough, Jeté honed her performance skills with foundational training in musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles, building a strong theatrical foundation for her versatile career.

Kornbread Jeté’s impact on RuPaul’s Drag Race extended beyond her talent show victory; she was honored with the Miss Congeniality award by her fellow contestants in 2022, accompanied by a $10,000 cash prize, recognizing her positive influence. Following her successful run on the series, Jeté seamlessly transitioned and expanded her acting career, notably appearing in the 2022 Disney+ film Hocus Pocus 2. In the highly anticipated sequel, she performed as Drag Queen Mary, sharing the screen alongside fellow esteemed drag performers Ginger Minj and Kahmora Hall. Beyond her performance accolades, Kornbread Jeté has powerfully utilized her growing platform to champion transgender visibility and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community within and beyond the entertainment industry.

Jeté’s dedication to both compelling performance and impactful advocacy solidifies her position as a significant voice and a highly marketable talent, consistently reflecting her commitment to entertainment and social progress.