Olivia Lux is the stage name of Freddy Carlton, the glamorous and fabulous drag artist. Based in New York City, she is best known for her appearances on season 13 of the reality TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race. She adopted the name Olivia after Olivia Pope from Scandal, with her other name Lux being the Latin word for ‘light’.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Carlton is a trained musician and actor. She developed her drag persona, Olivia Lux, and has since gone on to forge a successful career on stage, appearing in countless musical productions, including Rent, Shrek The Musical, and The Persians. She became a contestant on season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2021.
Olivia Lux regularly connects with her legions of followers and fans through TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, posting pictures and videos about her glamorous life. She is available for that personalised shout-out through the Cameo platform, and has a dedicated YouTube channel, Olivia Lux.