The winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 has been announced.
First time in Drag Race Herstory, the top queen received an increased prize of $150,000, with runner-up also taking home $50,000.
Top 5 stars Willow Pillow, Lady Camden, Bosco, Angeria Paris VanMichaels and Daya Betty all battled it out for one last lip sync to see who would receive this year’s diamond-studded crown.
SPOILERS BELOW…
Drag Race Winners Announced! RuPaul gives away a $100,000 prize in a stunning finale as Willow Pill, Lady Camden, Bosco and Angeria go head-to-head in Vegas on Friday
While there was plenty of talent this season, a two-horse race ensued between Willow and Camden on Friday night, with 27-year-old Willow coolly racing to the finish line.
Denver-born Willow was a stoic standout this season, wowing audiences with her avant-garde outfits and performances while quietly battling a chronic illness, cystinosis.
When it came to recent performances, it was Willow who got the audience not just double-taped, but triple-taped with her original song titled I Hate People and various heads attached to her outfit.
Well deserved: The extraordinary Willow Pill has taken the reins from RuPaul – and $150,000 in cash
Gracious: Willow thanked her drag queen Kornbread’s ankle for her victory after Kornbread was forced to withdraw from the show due to an injury
Showstopper: Willow gave another mesmerizing performance with the original song I Hate People
Shante you stay: The Denver-born drag artist wiped the floor with her outfit and performance
As it turned out, people loved Willow and her many faces.
Set against a backdrop of ’90s house beats, Willow’s performance offered vibes of Madonna performing Vogue while hobbling her way through a circus horror house.
It was a stunning mic drop from the drag artist that produced some of the season’s best and most creative moments, including her bath routine “Self Care in Quarantine” to the tune of Enya’s Only Time.
Another highlight was Willow’s effortless lip-synching slay to Luther Vandross’ Never Too Much, of course in a ripped Courtney Love-inspired dress.
She’s a winner babe! Willow Pill attends RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale Watch Party + Red Carpet at PEAK at Hudson Yards on April 22, 2022 in New York City
The Final Five: Daya Betty, Bosco, Willow Pill, Lady Camden and Angeria Paris VanMicheals attend the RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale Watch Party + Red Carpet at the PEAK at Hudson Yards on Friday
Star quality: The British-American Queen Lady Camden came in a close second after wowing the audience with her incredible dancing skills and imaginative catwalk stunts
They Are All Stars: This was the first season in Drag Race’s “Herstory” to have five finals; LR, Bosco, Angeria Paris Van Michaels, Daya Betty, Willow Pill and Lady Camden
However, British-American Queen Lady Camden certainly snapped at Willow’s dainty heels as she also gave a stunning performance, showing off her ballet know-how, which was another standout this season.
Camden starred in her season highlight with the Freddie Mercury-inspired “I Fell Down,” which featured an epic wig reveal – and there was no doubt her dancing skills are at a particularly high level.
Though it felt tight during the final lip sync, RuPaul ultimately settled on Willow.
“I just want to thank my family and friends, and most importantly, I have to thank Kornbread’s ankles,” Willow joked as she accepted the scepter from RuPaul.
Kornbread was forced to retire early from competition after suffering an ankle injury, but has remained a close friend of Willow’s.
Fans of the popular show can now catch Willow and the runners-up on tour.
Prize: After one of the show’s longest seasons, Willow was crowned the winner
She did it: Willow poses with her ghost in New York