Nicky Doll is a French drag queen, television personality, and musician, recognized for hosting “Drag Race France” and competing on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” After gaining significant international recognition as the first French contestant on the twelfth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2020, Nicky Doll established herself as a formidable talent in global entertainment. During her impactful run, she distinguished herself as a ‘look queen,’ earning one top placement and successfully lip-syncing for her life against Dahlia Sin in episode 5, ultimately finishing eleventh overall. A testament to her artistry, RuPaul personally selected Nicky Doll to do Pete Davidson’s makeup for a pre-recorded sketch on Saturday Night Live during her season. Nicky Doll had previously cultivated her distinctive drag persona, characterized as a ’90’s life-size doll’ and an independently developed persona, in 2009.
In May, she provided insightful commentary for the French broadcast of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 semi-finals on Culturebox. Her national recognition was highlighted by her participation in the 2024 Summer Olympics torch relay in Arles, France. Most notably, Nicky Doll performed her single ‘I had a dream’ during the fashion runway and dance segment of the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony on July 26, 2024, reaching a global audience and marking a significant career milestone.