“I Said Yes… Right After Grandma’s 90th” – Alaska Thunderf**k Is Officially Engaged!
From Drag Race royalty to real-life fairytale — Alaska just dropped the sweetest plot twist of the year.
A Surprise Proposal With a Family Twist
Just hours after celebrating her grandmother’s 90th birthday in Erie, Pennsylvania, Alaska Thunderf**k found herself living a moment straight out of a romantic comedy: her longtime partner, Matthew Herrmann, got down on one knee and proposed.
The setting wasn’t a red carpet or the finale of a show. It was something more intimate, more grounded in real life. And it couldn’t have been more perfect.
“It was after my grandma’s birthday celebration,” Alaska shared. “Matthew proposed to me yesterday. I love him so much and he’s the best.”
From Rejection to the Crown
Fans of Drag Race know this queen’s journey wasn’t always glitter and applause.
Before stepping onto the main stage in season 5, Alaska auditioned multiple times and faced rejection after rejection. But quitting was never in her vocabulary. She finally made it to the show, only to lose the crown to her then-partner, Sharon Needles.
Did she disappear into drag herstory? Not quite. She came back harder, funnier, and more polished in All Stars 2 — and this time, she won.
Turning Pain Into Art
Alaska’s story didn’t end with a trophy. She continued to break molds: bringing drag to the stage in her musical Drag: The Musical, launching the iconic Race Chaser podcast with Willam, and becoming one of the few queens to balance mainstream success with underground authenticity.
Her relationship with Matthew was often kept private, but not hidden. Herrmann, a producer and educator based in LA, has quietly cheered her on, appearing in moments that matter: a proud caption on Alaska’s New York Times feature, photos from backstage, and now, the proposal.
A New Chapter
The news of the engagement sparked a wave of celebration across social media. Queens like Shea Couleé, Denali, Manila Luzon, and Jujubee all sent their love in the comments.
It’s not just about the ring. It’s about the resilience, the loyalty, and the ability to turn both heartbreak and triumph into something bigger than a TV show.
Alaska has given us drama, comedy, music, and drag magic for over a decade. Now, she’s giving us a real-life happy ending — and honestly, we’re not crying, you are.
