Ugly - Courtney Act
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2025
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Based on a true story, concept adapted by Courtney Act and Daniel Garofali.
Directed by Courtney Act and Kain O'Keefe
Director Of Photography : RafikiCreative.com
WigsByVanity.com styled by Zac Morad
Production Assistant : Rich Kleck
Courtney's love interest: ROB.B / heartthrobrob
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Ugly
Written by Courtney Act & The Prodigal
Produced by The Prodigal for The American Commission
The sun is up and I’m coming down
It’s been a while but I’m burning out
Flipping my fingers on the 5” screen
Novocain pictures, comfortably numb to the scene
Pre Chorus
Tap it twice, if you like it
Tap it twice, if you like it
Think twice, you might not like it
Like it or not
Chorus
Let you see the good if you know me
Show you all the bad if you love me
But oh who oh, Only I know the ugly
Let you see the good if you know me
Show you all the bad if you love me
But oh who oh, Only I know the ugly
La la la la
Fractured and broken scales
Makes me tip back when I inhale
Flying dishes turn to falling tears
Novocain pictures, selfies with my teddy bear
Pre Chorus
Chorus
I paint pretty on my face
But I’ll fight, I scream, I’ll misbehave
Got secrets you won’t see on stage
And that’s what you call beautiful
I paint pretty on my face
But I’ll fight, I scream, I’ll misbehave
Got secrets you won’t see on stage
And that’s what you call beautiful
Chorus
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Courtney recently said in an Australian interview that she slept with a straight guy in drag and when she came out of the bathroom as a boy he freaked out until they locked eyes and the guy realised that they were the same person, and they ended up dating for 6 months. I think this video is based on that.
Omg 🥺🥺 exactly they both r the same person🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
Link?
@@0enu I don’t think it’s on UA-cam sorry. The show was called ‘you can’t ask that’. Hopefully they’ve talked about it in another interview 😕
Hell Courtney is sexy in and out of drag
So he was not straight?
Love the meaning behind this song and Courtney looks gorgeous (of course) ❤️❤️
Sorry to be supportive of my fellow queens and friends. *****
***** I hope so xo Love you!
Pandora Boxx, I really like your song 'Different' ;-)
Pandora Boxx your amazing pandora, you do beautiful work to... Different was such a... anthem for me. and i love seeing you support Courtney in her music, you really are an amazing queen! just like Courtney and Willam.
Pandora Boxx you my dear are one of the only queens that consistently supports her sisters without prejudice or the tongue in cheek comments that are often made by others. You are a role model and a pleasure to watch in whatever you are doing. Love you Pandora!
This song is so meaningful. I legit cried
Equi Bella
Emily Strong yea?
Emily Strong what the fuck do u want
SAME on the bus in front of everyone
Same
How can a person look so good as both a man or woman, he|she is so pretty and handsome.
He is an actual bi fantasy
+ Traina How? Simple: life sucks! She is so beautiful... fml :(
Obviously you haven't been paying a lot of attention to idk... everything?
Mario C Yeah, one of the few men I find attractive as a female.
I do not think Courtney is pretty as female or handsome as male, I think Courtney is a beautiful human being, just that, I do not think of her as a male or female being, just an amazing singer and a very strong and dedicated entertainer.
when Courtney is hotter than you in both genders...
true
I know!!! Sometimes I just hate those gender benders but I can't help but love them all the time. They're like magic!! Snap- hot chic! Snap- cute guy!
+Tee- Anne same😂😢
CHRISTINA PAPACHRISTOUDI so depressing
yes
2:15 HER CRYING IS BEAUTIFUL
Vivian Spitzer Different account now (long story) but yay courtney liked this comment
Vivian Spitzer Like no one can look hot crying except Courtney
Courtney was the top, and don't you tell me any differently!
This is my favorite song and video by CA, yet!
Samuel Jones It's my fav too! xxx
Samuel Jones Courtney Act gurl don't you know? Courtney's a top and Shane a bottom DUH!
Look, I went to public school, okay?!. I was proud I figured something out without using a word bank, Hooked on Phonics, or Schoolhouse Rock xD
HAHAHAHAA
Samuel Jones I think they're both bottoms... (Shane and Courtney)
Your face is soooooo blended. Gurllllll teach me.
michael kalalo I love that your take-away from this video is my blending! lol I do have a makeup tutorial about it actually ua-cam.com/video/RTxtZ_WZ_X8/v-deo.html
Courtney Act The AAA girls either together or separately are the only Rugirls producing good music worth listening or dancing to. Courtney has the best voice (sorry, Adore), Willam writes songs that instantly become addictive mindworms and Alaska's serve clever hilarity.
michael kalalo Gurllllll teach me!!!!
Kyle Van der Horst detox is my girl tho I miss dwv . Courtney, willam, and detox are the best :) and alaskas good too lol
Kyle Van der Horst have you heard Jinkx Monsoon's music? It sooo good!!
I love it!! I can't even decide in which gender Courtney looks more beautiful!!
Ashley Hilton he's a lucky bitch isn't he ! lol we fight to look good just as a girl and he is freaking flawless as both 😁 love Courtney and Shane 😙😙😙
lol yeah i don't think u should be calling her a he lol She's beautiful
Look I like Courtney also but regardless of what anyone says he is biologically a man. So I will continue to say wow he looks pretty
Yeah, if I'll talk about both genders in one sentence I'd tend to say "he", too, though neither is 100% correct, but since biologically he is a man, I think "he" is... correcter than she? But about your decisions: Yes I can't decide either. :O
Ashley Hilton ik it's just like damn
Sometimes I forget Courtney is a drag queen, because she is such a beautiful woman.
Zack Kosinski Diski kari nowi discari nowi no diski kari diski kari nowi
People don't know that we ACTUALLY foget that she's a drag queen sometimes
Same.. she has got that energy that hooks you in
300 likes
Ths is the kind of vulnerability we've been needing from you this whole competition...
Luis Estrada I think this was a joke.
Rodrigo Santos Uh oh, he deleted his comment...
Dr. Zebra better for us. Haha
You have just won the internet, congrats!
You fucking nail it
If Taylor Swift sang this it'd be number one like everywhere. Drag queens' music deserves more recognition!
bitch couldn't hit Courtney's notes lmao
Courtney’s songs are way better than Taylor Swift’s, the only reason it’d be number one would be because she’s more popular and has a really big fan base. Unfortunately drag queens aren’t seen as a really big form of entertainment online
Steven Matthews ur delusional...yes courtney is amazing but Taylor has hit WAYYY higher notes than these.
Zactay100 Hahahahahahahahaha...good one
@@Henrique-yt2ty Taylor Swift is a man..props to you Courtney 👌
That was so overwhelmingly beautiful. I. Am. In. Tears. The ending was EVERYTHING.
This was so cute! I love stuff about loving people for who they are on the inside
I swear, Courtney looks hot as a guy and a girl.
May Lawrence I guess the proper term would be drag queen.
I think the proper term would be a human
Riley Devon But she's also a drag queen? Is that wrong to say?
javier josefides Glad you still live in the 70's.
@javier josefides And your point is?......
I wish you didnt have to face these struggles, you seem to be just as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside, in drag and not. I can't imagen the issues you have to face, i wish the world was more fluid. With less boxes that everyone has to be put into, that all could love and be loved regardless of minor details such as sex and race.
I agree but unfortunately a lot of people in this world only see what's on the surface
I don't know the reason why, but I feel very close the the LGBTQ community, and I've always supported it, and my gay and transgender friends too, and I'm a straight woman, but I strongly feel, that I may have been gay or trans, in a past life. ❤💙💛💜💚
[LYRICS]
[VERSE 1]
The sun is up and I’m coming down, it’s been a while but I’m burning out, flipping my fingers on the 5-inch screen, Novocaine Pictures, comfortably numb to the scene
[PRE-CHORUS]
Tap it twice if you like it
Tap it twice if you like it
Think twice, you may not like it
Like it or not (Whoa, oh)
[CHORUS]
I’ll let you see the good if you know me, I’ll show you all the bad if you love me, but oh, oh only I know the ugly,
I’ll let you see the good if you know me, I’ll show you all the bad if you love me, but oh, oh only I know the ugly
[POST-CHORUS]
La-la-la-la-la, la,la,la
La-la-la-la-la,la,la,la (ugly)
[VERSE 2]
Fractured Mirrors and broken scales, make me tip back when I inhale, flying dishes turn to falling tears, all you see, Novocain Pictures, selfies with my teddy bear
[PRE-CHORUS]
Tap it twice if you like it
Tap it twice if you like it
Think twice, you may not like it
Like it or not (Whoa, oh)
[CHORUS]
I’ll let you see the good if you know me, I’ll show you all the bad if you love me, but oh, oh only I know the ugly
I’ll let you see the good if you know me, I’ll show you all the bad if you love me
But oh, oh only I know the ugly
[POST-CHORUS]
La-la-la-la-la, la, la, la
La-la-la-la-la, la, la, la
[BRIDGE]
I paint pretty on my face
But I’ll fight, I’ll scream, I’ll misbehave, got secrets you won’t see on stage, and that’s what you call beautiful?
I paint pretty on my face
But I’ll fight, I’ll scream, I’ll misbehave
Got secrets you won’t see on stage, and that’s what you call beautiful?
[CHORUS]
I’ll let you see the good if you know me, I’ll show you all the bad if you love me, but oh, oh only I know the ugly
I’ll let you see the good if you know me, I’ll show you all the bad if you love me, but oh, oh only I know the ugly
[POST-CHORUS]
La-la-la-la-la, la, la
La-la-la-la-la, la, la,
Only I know the ugly...
✌🏼
The end made me cry real gay tears I'm so happy
@luck It made me cry too, and I'm a straight woman! ❤💙💛💜💚
something about this song. eveytime I listen to it, you just get this feeling that is true emotion. and that's what i love about your music, its beyond talent, its art. absolutely beautiful
What a great story. What a great melody. What a great performance!
she is the britney spears of drag
SOUTHOFSTEVEN What an insult. ;)
DirkAustin I know. Poor Courtney
She is the queen of drag
Mac Landerholm That would be Alyssa. Courtney is the princess though. ;)
Excuse y'all! Mother Ru is and will ever be the queen of drag.
Beautiful
SuperMaryFace Yes indeed :)
SuperMaryFace Yaasss! Mary's here!
the fishiest fish of the all the tilapia queen
Cesar Torres Salas wtf Gia is the tilapia queen
This song is so special! Why the FUCK hasn't it reached a million views? It should be played on the radio non-stop! Why must people still be hung up over gender, age, sexuality?!
because people would rather sing about cocaine or shaking dat @$$ 😑
Music is a universal language. Even as a straight guy, I think the song is touching. I would sing a duet with her no problem.
@M. A. five years ago when I commented things were a bit different, this song didn't mainstream as it was sung by a drag queen.
@M. A. it's that good it's timeless.
I´m part ways with you. These kind of Songs need more recognition for sure. I mean I found this after 7 years in a playlist. I don´t know if it´s hung up but for me, I like beeing gay. It´s part of who I am and how I became to be. I struggled with it, fought it, even denied it.
Gender, sexuality, all of that is part of our identity and we need it to recognize ourselves and become who we are.
She is tooooo gorgeous... should be illegal, ugh, love her! Both in drag, and not.
+ladylovespie Well, she's an immigrant so maybe she is!! Donald needs to see a Green card and birth certificate lol!! I'm kidding, I love her.
When in drag, he is a she.
+javier josefides. shane is he courtney is she
I adore Courtney so much. So Damn talented.
the moment when Shane walked out *TEARS* 3:27 I LOST MY SHIT
this video deserve the vidoe of the year in both grammys and vmas tbfh
why shouldn't courtney win the best new artist ?
Oh come on, that's so cute. This and Kaleidoscope are my favs
I’ve turned many people onto Courtney that never watched RPDR or knew of her/him. They now question their sexuality! 😆
(I mean, who wouldn’t!!??)
As Courtney, the vocals are amazing, but as Shane, the vocals are out of this world....his range is astonishing!! A truly under rated artist xxx would love to see this re-released. I think it would go straight to the top of the charts
Just watched episode 6 of Dancing with the Stars AU and then I watched this... safe to say I'm feeling all the feels right now. Every single one.
You may not see this, Courtney, but I'll say it anyways: there's just something so inspiring about everything you do. I literally only discovered you last week, thanks to my reality-TV-show-loving little sister (thanks kiddo) but heck, I am glad I did!! As a lesbian ace, I love seeing all the LGBT representation you put out there, and all the passion and emotion you put into everything you do. It's all so real, and so relatable in a sense (reading stories about people who got dumped just cause they were ace always has me s h o o k) and I love you for it. You bring so much representation for the stage, and that's beautiful, and I'm really really rooting for you to win DWTS! I may have only started watching it last week but you were instantly my favourite
I loved this so much. I forgot Courtney was a guy til the end. So fishyyyyyy
Ikr!
Courtney is genderfluid ❤️
+Chaos Earthquake Really? I didn't know that!
+Chaos Earthquake idk, willam is genderfluid (same name drag on/off)
When courtney has male features hes called shane.
FireHorse36 Courtney is genderfluid. They've stated it multiple times in interviews.
I can not stop watching this video......We all have ugly in our lives, but it takes true love to see it through!!! I LOVE YOU COURTNEY ACT YOU ARE THE GREATEST AND I VONNECT WITH YOU THROUGH AND THROUGH!!! NEVER STOP BABY YOU ARE THE BEST EVER!!!!!!
I am living for this song. You literally made me cry. You have a wonderfuk voice and this song is awesome. I love you.
AWWW this was so heartwarming, and the song is really catching~!
Such a deep meaning! Great song & story 👏🏼 Courtney/Shane is incredible 🙏🏼
Shane appearing at the end made me feel all happy and giddy!! It's so cute!
the acapella version with Trixie at Katy'as birthday show is sooooooooo good
That ending. Just steals my heart. This is so raw.
this is so beautiful i love it
I never realized Courtney was doing drag, like I knew but it didn't sink in until this video. How amazing!
+Miss Insecure well she's a fishy queen; it always takes me a minute to remember oh hey that's a man in a dress, make-up, and wig 'cause yeah she sells that shit and looks incredible
She's not resting on pretty; she's carrying the bed. XD
+Elijahlux (Elijahlux) yaaaaass that is the best way to put it, thank you for that comment haha
@@sosha20 Exactly!! I actually discovered her as a singer before knowing about drag race and I was so shoked when she entered the werkroom!!! Same for Plastique Tiara ToT
I like the irony of this being called "Ugly" when Courtney, Shane and distressingly hot video guy (who looks a bit like Liam from One Direction's long lost cousin) are all so beautiful! :)
Also, I LOVE the song and video!
Livvy CR ugly doesn't have to be visual xD
+Livvy CR I think the lyrics of the song are not about looks precisely
I was just being silly. ;)
You are so very beautiful and talented hun. I really do hope you have someone or someones in you life who can see and appreciate you for all you are. In or out of drag you are not just a stunning person but a kind-hearted one. That's what attracts so many of us to you.
It's a pretty cool song. Honest about the drag scene. Funny life choices, but real life. Amusing.
wow the video production :o that's even better Than Violet's videos
Danny Bronico but....... The way it was produced, her make-up, AND the message definitely tops This Is My Hair. I love Alaska though🙌
Danny Bronico Well, this is the best off-studio produced music video imo. I love This is My Hair though!
Dood violit doesn't have shit on courtney when it comes to music for real!!
Ritosha the only thing violet has is age Nothing more Courtney for queen !!!! She Kills it Every time !!
JermainY L Jacobs Violet doesn't even have that! Courtney will be young FOREVAH!
Courtney Act is the best thing on Celebrity Big Brother UK this year.
I'm loving Courtney on big brother UK she's smashing it😍
I can’t believe I’ve had this song in my playlist forever and this is literally the first time I’ve seen the video and idk why I’m crying?? This is so beautiful my heart is just❤️❤️❤️❤️
I freaking love the little smile on her face at 2:52 like "I knew he couldn't resist this..." haha Dem eyes though! Guurrrll. And that's just icing on the cake to a beautiful song that anyone can relate too.
THE ENDING SCARED ME I WAS LIKE WILL HE STILL LOVE SHANE AND HE DID I WAS SOOOOO FUCKING HAPPY. Great song amazing song
Erinbear Smith True Hollywood Story ;-) I think it is a sign of the times. 5 years ago that video might not have ended the same way...
Courtney Act Sometimes it still doesn't, but it gets better.
Courtney Act you are so right. The lbgt community still have along way to go until its okey to be who you are. Oh man I am always saying how fierce and brave drag queens are and I get weird looks. Its 2015 people its nobody's normal anymore. I look up to you. Thank you for just being you queen. Lobe you
This video is so deep I love it ❤️it makes me cry tho!
That ending was so beautiful ☺️
listen to this about a thousand times and i still get teary eyed watching and listening to this... such an underrated song!
I listen to this song almost daily... I love it and the meaning behind it... and I love that my 6 year old daughter knows every word and the meaning behind the lyrics... she is a devoted #CourtneyAct fan...
The ending was so cute
I love this song...
Girl, this song is my theme. I am glad I am not alone xx
I am completely in love with this song and the beauty of
Damn! That ending was NOT what I expected ❤️ How dare you make me smear my makeup on a Saturday morning! 💋 Amazing job 👍🏻 the song, the video, only everything was great about it! Thank you for sharing your arts ☺️
This HAS TO BE ON THE RADIO. I have never been this touched by any other song sang by a drag queen. You are breaking new ground. Can't stop listening.
This is everything! Courtney is so beautiful as a man or woman! I just adore her! So talented too!
*PLEASE READ*
You're all beautiful, for real. Man, woman, transgender...gay, straight, bi, pan....black, white, yellow, purple... I know a lot of people say the whole "everyone is beautiful in their own way" thing; but then they turn around and talk about everything that's "wrong" with you, which is bullshit. If you're reading this thank you, you are beautiful and have unlimited potential. You deserve every good thing this world has to offer. Much love, Allison 💜
I'd love to be purple sounds fucking awesome
I love this video, ny mom loves it, my dad, my gramma, my cat, my dog, my hamster.
seriously this is the best thing I've ever seen in my life.
I'm crying. Beautiful video❤
Awwww this was so cute! I love the message!
I cried a bit! this was so beautiful!
this video was so sweet!
Courney act is perfection... looks/accent/vocals. so addictive.
the last scene so lovely when the see each other , good job with this video!!!
Courtney/Shane the best news of the year is you are pan! 🌈☮ us girls finally get some Courtney act fantasy! ❤️🌈🌈🌈🌈🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
yayayyay
Sweetnessjess or you could say we get some..... Courtney actION ;););)
Boop muffin lol yes boop 😂!!! Not fair how gorg she is as a m or f!!!! Grrrrr I just love her heart and how she really is so sweet, kind ,and accepting! Beautiful heart , mind, spirit, soul, and voice (singing voice and activism and voice of reason and acceptance ) is what mks Courtney so amazing!!!! I just adore her I adore her I adore her I adore her ! lol ..... sorry adore Delano to butcher your song! Love u caught in thee act (that's so Aussie )!!!! U r a shining shimmering splendor! Xxoo
This is such a good song I can't stop listening to it. I could totally picture this shit playing on the radio. And you look fucking incredible like always! I love you so much ❤️
Omg. This video is beautiful. As silly as it may seem it made me cry listening to the lyrics and seeing the video
LOVE!!!!!!! YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE YOU WILL FIND IT OR WITH WHO, KEEP YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEART OPEN BECAUSE IF YOU DONT YOU MAY LOOSE OUT ON SUCH PRECIOUSNESS!!!!!!!! YOUHOLD THE KEY TO YOUR HEART!!!!!!! LET IT FIND LOVE AND ENDURE!!!!
I love this song so much,i can't even describe it.
It has like a nostalgic vibe to it,i just love it.
You're beautiful as a woman and as a man, Courtney Act. An all together beautiful human being. :)
Man, this is really good.
What's the obsession with straight boys or straight identified guys in the gay community? Lol why does it matter how someone acts or identifies? If you like someone you like someone for who they are as a person and nothing else. Get over the labels queens!! Lol love y'all
A very powerful video about love going into sexual love for the one you love. What people do in private is none of my business.
EverydayBeautiful L.A. Don't think it's about straightness (come on, what straight guy has a nosering), it's about being accepted for who you are. Here drag is being used as a metaphor for masking yourself to be attractive to others.
AdumbroDeus look at the comments. Even Courtney says this guy is "straight". Haha I don't understand it but whatever. I love the video but I was talking more towards the comments..I should have clarified. My bad! Ha
It is a beautiful video with a lovely music song story.
EverydayBeautiful L.A. Same reason straight girls say "why are all the hot guys gay or married" we all want what we can't have.
This song is amazing courtney and usually we do not get to see this side in you. You are beautiful bkth from the inside and the outside and you almost made me cry this is the true meaning of beautiful
omg courtney the look in your eyes in those 2 shots at the end when you're coming out of the bathroom... absolutely killed me. totally made the video for me. you're awesome.
I think the guy is rob.b is is an out rapper.
Chris Garzia He IS!
+Courtney Act ehehehehehehehe "ive got secrets you wont see on stage" ',:] obviously not talking about your...ahem...rat.
+Courtney Act I wish you can cone to new Orleans
+Taintstench Gerbilbitch Hilarious! She even put the video of her rat onto her channel!
Rob is hot, damn!
She's so beautiful both ways! ♡♡♡ QUEEN!
I cried so much in the last part of this sonh. Watching Big Brother now I feel for you Courtney. I hope you will find love in real life 😢
This is my favourite song you've ever written.
Applies to all kinds of different people in all kinds of different situations.
Thank you.
for a song called ugly; this is quite beautiful. thanks. ..it brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my heart.
fabulous, authentic, and a great come back to being called too pretty
I'm pretty sure half of these views are from me. I adore the song, the video and Courtney. There's not one part of her that's ugly ❤️
1:17 fried chicken and broken scales...... am i the only one? AND WHY THIS GOT SO LITTLE VIEWS. She spend so much effort on this and its fuckin awesome. LOVE U GURL
Edmond Ho "Fractured mirrors and broken scale" lol
😂 fried chicken , now i'm hungry
Your inner Jujubee is showing
Honestly, one of the best songs I have heard and can keep on listening to it. It's amazing how love can overcome the "flaws" that they didn't know where there upon first meeting. Keep up the great work ^-^ Thank you for sharing such an awesome story.
I just cried and cried. I just love this so much. these lyrics just speak to me!!
Best song by a RuPaul's Drag Queen contestant. This is why I love Courtney Act
This video made me fall in love with you Courtney. Vulnerability and sacrifice and forgiveness. Thank you for making this video.
This is so ironic the song is called ugly and Courtney is one of the most pretty queens of RPDR
Forever come back for this ❤
U just came across this video and this artist and I am positively amazed of how good the artist is. I really enjoy the music and the video!!!
Urrrggh I love Courtney so fucking much it hurts
I'm genuinely surprised a record label hasn't picked you up yet. The discrimination is so real
I think she doesn't need one because she has been singing and doing stuff on television for more than a decade now.
Some queens like her, Willam Belli and Bianca Del Rio are famous enough not to need an entrance in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
Aww I cried a little watching this.
You are the most beautiful queen i have ever seen. truly takes my breath away! Keep up the good work my friend! :)
Oh my gosh..such an amazing song, with such a great message! Bravo!!