Every season ofRuPaul’s Drag Raceneeds that oddball weirdo that pushes the boundaries of drag.
On Season 17, that representative wasLydia B Kollins.
And yes, the B stands for Butthole.
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Oh, and she just so happened to be quite funny!
But when it came to the scripted acting challenges, this filmmaker knew she was better behind the camera.
But, no matter what, Lydia had the time of her life onDrag Race.
As she said, “It was a crazy ride.
But it was everything that I could have ever wanted.”
Lydia Spills the Tea on Her ‘Drag Race’ Romance
COLLIDER: Because everybody loves butthole.
It’s Lydia Butthole Kollins.
LYDIA B KOLLINS:I am doing so well.
Thank you so much.
I’m feeling excited about, the events.
COLLIDER: Well, congratulations on a fantastic run onDrag Race.
If you could describe yourDrag RaceSeason 17 journey in three words, what would they be?
LYDIA: I would say stiff, tight and, really difficult, honestly.
It was a crazy ride.
COLLIDER: What has shocked you the most now that the season’s been airing?
Getting to see what they think of the show firsthand in person.
I didn’t expect everyone to be so excited about it.
Maybe you’ve got the option to.
Is it safe to say that Ru prefers Butthole over Testicle?
LYDIA: You know, maybe Ru is an ass man.
I have no idea.
An ass woman, but yeah, I think so.
COLLIDER: It’s just been so funny.
So afraid to say testicle, but loves saying butthole.
LYDIA: But butthole is sickening, yeah.
COLLIDER: You have such a unique and beautiful perspective on drag.
Talk to me where that comes from.
LYDIA: Well, thank you, first of all.
I think that it comes from having no other option.
No other way to do drag.
I just can’t imagine, this is how I’ve always done it.
So it’s ingrained in me.
There’s just no other way to do it, kind of.
COLLIDER: Now, obviously, we’re going to talk about Kori.
What was it about Kori that caught your eye?
LYDIA: Well, first it was her big manly arms.
But then after that, she just was a very fun person.
She’s just very, very sweet and very funny.
I felt like she was not afraid to let the girls have it.
I like that she was very protective.
COLLIDER: This week in the workroom, the girls clocked it.
You were wearing Kori’s sweatshirt.
Did you keep any other pieces of her wardrobe?
LYDIA: I don’t know.
I mean, yes, I wear her clothes.
Her clothes are too big, we have to take them all in.
COLLIDER: That checks out.
Any more tea on the fans' favorite couple?
LYDIA: No, just tune into Kori’s vlogs and love you guys.
I loved your tribute toDavid Lynch.
LYDIA: Oh, thank you.
COLLIDER: Sorely underrated.
Talk to me about the creation of this character because it was spot on.
LYDIA: Thank you so much.
And I mean, it’s not even a persona.
I’ve just loved his personality.
I just loved David.
I loved David Lynch for my entire Iife.
I went to school for film, so my entire cinematic career is sort of authored by David Lynch.
It was just kind of like a no-brainer as to who I would impersonate.
COLLIDER: We had another scripted acting challenge this week.
What were your thoughts going into it?
It was a lot of fear because my last scripted acting challenge did not go too well.
So, I was just a little cautious going into it.
It was not the best for me.
COLLIDER: Were you familiar withCapote vs the Swans?
LYDIA: A little bit beforehand.
Yes, but not entirely.
COLLIDER: It was a very interesting reference point to go with, but it was still funny.
I love those kinds of things.
COLLIDER: What was it like havingCheyenne Jacksonthere?
Did you yawn in front of him?
LYDIA: That is shady.
I did not, actually.
My nerves were fried that day, but he was very kind.
He was very nice to all of us.
He was a good director.
He was just a very chill, laid-back person and made the whole experience a lot less traumatic.
So I commend the girls that get it.
I commend theSuzie Toots, theSam Stars, theOnya Nurves.
I really think that that is such a coveted skill, and I’m working on it.
COLLIDER: This week, the dreaded question made its appearance.
LYDIA: Yes it did.
COLLIDER: “Who should go home and why?”
Why did you pick Onay?
And I figured Onya and I could just sort of talk about it later.
And she did choose me.
I don’t know.
Do you homework queens!
Lydia Talks Scissors
COLLIDER: Now you and Lana had three bottom appearances.
Did you feel like you could have beaten her?
LYDIA: You know, fate is a strange thing.
I think what happened happened for a reason.
I’m not sure.
But I don’t know if I would it change it currently.
COLLIDER: Maybe in a different outfit, because Lydia, the scissors, what had happened?
In hindsight, I could’ve practiced, maybe, I don’t know how.
The adrenaline got to me and my legs would not come out, honey.
COLLIDER: No, it was scary.
And then also, how is that going to work in a lip sync setting?
So, yeah, yeah.
COLLIDER: We’re going to play a round of Tea Time.
Are you ready to play?
Yes, let’s do it.
COLLIDER: Let’s start withLucky Starzzz.
COLLIDER:Acacia Forgot.
LYDIA:Dolly Parton.
COLLIDER:Crystal Envy.
COLLIDER:Hormona Lisa.
LYDIA: Oh, mother times two.
COLLIDER: Jewel Sparkles.
LYDIA:Ariana Grande.
COLLIDER: Onya Nurve.
COLLIDER: Lana Ja’Rae.
COLLIDER: Sam Starr.
COLLIDER: Lexi Love.
LYDIA: Oh, oh, that’s mother times three.
COLLIDER: Kori King.
LYDIA: That, oh, that’s wife.
COLLIDER: And Lydia Butthole Kollins.
LYDIA: Gone too soon.
COLLIDER: It’s true, it is true.
Now that you have been onDrag Race, what is the next dream for Lydia?
LYDIA: I would love to be in a horror movie.
That is something that I’ve always dreamed of.
I want to be the final girl.
Or the first kill.
I don’t know.
I would love to be in a horror movie, though.
COLLIDER: Do you have a favorite horror movie of all time?
LYDIA: Of all time?
I think theEvil Deadfranchise takes the cake.
COLLIDER: I think we need a drag queen in theSmileseries.
LYDIA: I don’t know.Smile 3!
COLLIDER: I’m here for it.
Well, congratulations on an incredible run.
I cannot wait to see what you do next.
You really are brilliant.
LYDIA: Thank you so much.
I appreciate your time today.
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