Tempest Dujour

Patrick Lee Holt, known by his stage name Tempest DuJour, was born on September 1, 1967, in Durham, North Carolina. He pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University, followed by a Master of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. After completing his graduate studies, Holt moved to New York City, where he honed his skills working under the guidance of theater and costume designer Paul Tazewell, known for his work on Broadway and film.

Tempest DuJour established a significant presence in the drag community, particularly in Tucson, Arizona, where she hosted ‘Retro Game Show Night’ at Club Congress beginning in 2013. Her drag career gained wider recognition in 2015 when she competed on the seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. At 46 years old at the time, she was one of the oldest contestants on the show. Although she was the first to be eliminated in season 7, her appearance marked a significant milestone, making her the second oldest contestant to compete on the show as of 2021. She later made guest appearances in season 10 and season 14 of the series.

Beyond her television appearances, Tempest DuJour has been named ‘Best Drag Queen’ by Tucson Weekly five consecutive times, from 2019 to 2021. Her career also includes an acting role in the film ‘Cherry Pop’, directed by Assaad Yacoub. In addition to her drag persona, Patrick Lee Holt maintains an academic career as an associate professor at the University of Arizona’s School of Theatre, Film and Television, a position he held as of 2014. He is married and has two children, balancing his life as a performer and an educator.