I am such a fan of Courtney Act and I completely agree that the show absolutely misrepresented her. She has such a diverse range of looks and talent. Her singing and beauty is just mesmerizing.
Yeah when I first heard the queens say she was using her prettiness to get her through I was like that's so untrue. I feel like she was one of the hardest working drag queens this season.
I liked Courtney's UA-cam videos before RPDR, so it was really weird on RPDR for people to be saying she was conceited or mean. She's absolutely open and uplifting and empathetic.
I'm forever a fan of Courtney Act. She got the shittiest edit during Drag Race, but anyone who has met her in person knows that she's the sweetest and very talented person
I love Courtney's outlook on life so much, she's probably the most insightful queen ever, and it literally angers me that people give her shit for relying on pretty because it's so not true! They only say that because the prettiness is all they allow themselves to see. It's a shame that RPDR tried so hard to make her look like a shallow, self centered, barbie doll who doesn't have regard for other people's feelings. It seems like she's constantly trying to lift people's spirits and make them feel good about themselves by sharing her own wisdom she's gained over the years. She's one of the most open-minded people I've ever come across in my whole life. She's so willing to love and accept everyone she meets, even people who insult her. When people say mean things to her, I've literally seen her say stuff like "I'm sorry you feel that way, it's a shame because I think you're really amazing and talented, I was looking forward to getting to know you better." LIKE WTF?! That's literally the opposite reaction everyone expects from a drag queen. Courtney literally reads people to filth in the opposite way everyone else does. Instead of pointing out their flaws, she points out their greatest attributes. If the world handled negativity the way Courtney does, we would have achieved world peace 300 billion centuries ago. She's kind of like the Gandhi of Drag lol. Maybe I'm over-praising her but she's had such a positive influence in my life, I've grown a lot as a person and gained so much insight on things I didn't even think about before. Courtney doesn't get nearly as much praise as she should with the wisdom and positivity she spreads IMO.
Most of the looks she had went over people's heads and like James said, all they saw was pretty... and red. She may not have been a better performer in regards to some challenges but she pulled it off. The singing during the comedy challenge was definitely a cop out but it seemed like maybe she couldn't think of anything funny besides her dry sarcastic wit and in fear didn't want to dig that hole of making herself look like a bitch. It's obvious she learns and grows as she describes her self discovery through drag, it would have been nice to see her realize that hey, maybe she should've played up the bitch and started off "people here think I'm a bitch" and go off of that. Her haters should really watch this video. I knew what I was getting into with Courtney from seeing her on Willam's videos from before and she actually went up in my book after seeing her on drag race. People can be so blindly insensitive and overprotective about who they stan and she got Roxxxied. And I mean Roxxxy's hate was less deserved over the fact that Coco was far more vile than she. Anyway keep up the awesome act, Courtney Act!
Im so captivated by the nuances of Courtney as a person. Its really awesome when you can see someone who can thoughtfully articulate their own self actualization, and who she is in comparison to society, as well as add humor and a bit of playful sass to the mix. There's truly a complexity to her personality. I absolutely love her!
I love Courtney as well. Because she is not stuck up as people take her to be. She supports size acceptance and I will always support her and love her for that! She even took the time to respond to me when I asked her a makeup question! That means a lot!
For reasons obvious to some, this is my favorite episode EVAH! And for those that don't know - I got a drag makeover from Courtney Act just shy of 2 years ago and it has been utterly life (and wardrobe) changing and I thank her and all involved for it!
***** Thank you! I'm still at it! Was an utterly unexpected outcome, but no stuffing the gitl back in the box at this point! Check in on my channel for my "year in review " vid, It's been amazing and I thank all those that started this wonderful journey!
I want to be a drag queen so bad but I'm a girl. Also; I don't want to be a drag king. I just love all the makeup and outfits and stuff it looks so fun
This actually made James St. James look really pretty. Courtney can do make up beyond chapstick and mascara. I really liked her interview, she is an intelligent person.
Thanks Courtney for changing my mind. I thought you were a bit overrated on Rupaul's Drag Race, you served a fishy face but not enough body. But after seeing this, I melted. You are a lovely, brilliant artist.
I swear everyone that isnt from New Zealand or Australia is so shocked when they find out our Christmas end of year time is in summer, which is like perfect when you think about it
This is probably my most favorite episode of Transformations because the whole interview was just really insightful and funny. And that Priscilla foam wig is to die for!!!
That's exactly it "They mimic what Ru says" drag race fans can't seem to have there own opinions on queens, pretty queens automatically get slack and "clown" queens automatically are loved for being different.
This has to be my favourite look. Not because it's Courtney Act and I've loved her ever since Wonderland came out but because JSJ looks AMAZING ♡ I love Transformations.xox
This has to be one of my favorite episodes. I absolutely love the purple color of that foam wig! This was well executed. Great job Shane. Love your makeup tutorial for natural makeup look.
I actually liked this episode. Great interview James! For me, in this episode particularly the interview Courtney got to showcase a genuinely honest humbled side that wasn't seen during her season of RPDR.
Cool interview, great transformation, fabulous make-up and wig. And I must say, out of drag, Courtney is really hot/cute (so much more than Milk, yep). Great episode ! :)
And he was kinda hilarious as well. I always liked him during Drag Race, but he never was as charming as he is in this video. This is definitely one of the best Transformations to date!
I guess it is difficult for people to have empathy for Courtney because she is so beautiful and confident. I mean, you can be beautiful, but not that confident, or if you're both the least you could do is have a difficult past or childhood, and that's not the case at all. She's just a fully realized person (or so it seems) and people just can't handle their selfishness... I think that's why she wasn't that popular on the show after all.
JSJ that was my fave show you've done. I loved the chat and getting to know Courtney. I love the message, which is basically "follow your bliss" - was the outcome of the show...besides your fab transformation.
i have to say Miss Courtney Act you simply MUST pursue your dream of having your own talk show because on your UA-cam appearances you are relatable, genuine, and so sweet! Not that your weren't on Drag Race, but sometimes we always see the shady or catty sides of the queens (due to editing of course) and YOU, my dear, are fabulous inside and out! So go girl go ;) Also you should consider making over some average girls for makeover episodes on your channel, because some girls could really use your gorgeous fishy expertise! Kisses from Roma Liza
📡📡💳Courtney Act is SO incredibly talented in SO many different capacities!🏆 That makeup (and what an EPIC wig, btw!💜) has James looking fishier than I've EVER seen him!!! Also, the fact that Courtney goes to Burning Man each year (since arriving stateside) speaks volumes... 💓After watching several episodes of "Courtney Talks" (a favorite is the one with Alaska, Jinkx, & Jackie Beat🎁), I'm more & more impressed by her as a human being, and so excited to watch her blossom into the big, brilliant star she was obviously born to be!!! Bravo, honey!! ✨🎀💖🎀✨
I honestly think this has to be one of the best transformations. I love this look and Courtney did such a great job. I feel like she is so underrated and doesn't get the credit she deserves.
In Australia there is a dance group called FAD which stands for Fitness and Dance. When I did it we also had a group called Tiny Tots. They were so adorable
omg the sexiness of that glitter! I'm a glitter addict. I found a brand of eye glitter that stays gloriously without a primer and life has been heaven ever since.
I LOVED the Broken Hill scene in Priscilla. Would have loved to see that look on Drag Race but you killed it anyway! Come back to Oz Court, we miss you! :D
The summer/winter thing was funny lol. Poor james had a hard time wrapping his head around the fact that when its winter in the states, is summer in australia and vice versa :P
One of the best episodes. A look inspired by one of the first major movies about drag queens to find a significant audience and of course the lovely Courtney. I love how she's used her celebrity to expand people's awareness and understanding of gender fluidity by appearing on Celebrity Big Brother and Strictly. I've seen so many videos of her working with other queens--Willam, Alaska and Bianca to name a few, and that doesn't happen unless you have a good work ethic and are able to collaborate with others to achieve mutual success. I'm sure we haven't seen the last of her, not by a long shot. If they do Drag Race Australia she should most definitely be the host.
That Alaska impersonation was iconic.
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I am such a fan of Courtney Act and I completely agree that the show absolutely misrepresented her. She has such a diverse range of looks and talent.
Her singing and beauty is just mesmerizing.
Yeah when I first heard the queens say she was using her prettiness to get her through I was like that's so untrue. I feel like she was one of the hardest working drag queens this season.
So true. I feel like there was a bit of prejudice against "pretty" this season.
Yea it's not her fault she's gorgeous.
Sha'Nya Foreman Don't hate me bc I'm beautiful!! Hehehe. At least Courtney never flipped out and screamed about how VERY ATTACKED she felt, hehe.
I liked Courtney's UA-cam videos before RPDR, so it was really weird on RPDR for people to be saying she was conceited or mean. She's absolutely open and uplifting and empathetic.
I'm not going to lie, I thought that Courtney was going to put just Mascara and Chapstick on James as a joke.
Oh, how smart, because that's what she did the entire competition, right? :P
Cece HoneyBee I had been planning a Priscilla style makeover in my head for a while. I figured y'all would be expecting chapstick and mascara
Courtney Act still loved it babe :)
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When you start a sentence with "I'm not going to lie," it implies you normally do lie.
I'm forever a fan of Courtney Act. She got the shittiest edit during Drag Race, but anyone who has met her in person knows that she's the sweetest and very talented person
I love Courtney's outlook on life so much, she's probably the most insightful queen ever, and it literally angers me that people give her shit for relying on pretty because it's so not true! They only say that because the prettiness is all they allow themselves to see. It's a shame that RPDR tried so hard to make her look like a shallow, self centered, barbie doll who doesn't have regard for other people's feelings. It seems like she's constantly trying to lift people's spirits and make them feel good about themselves by sharing her own wisdom she's gained over the years.
She's one of the most open-minded people I've ever come across in my whole life. She's so willing to love and accept everyone she meets, even people who insult her. When people say mean things to her, I've literally seen her say stuff like "I'm sorry you feel that way, it's a shame because I think you're really amazing and talented, I was looking forward to getting to know you better." LIKE WTF?! That's literally the opposite reaction everyone expects from a drag queen. Courtney literally reads people to filth in the opposite way everyone else does. Instead of pointing out their flaws, she points out their greatest attributes. If the world handled negativity the way Courtney does, we would have achieved world peace 300 billion centuries ago. She's kind of like the Gandhi of Drag lol.
Maybe I'm over-praising her but she's had such a positive influence in my life, I've grown a lot as a person and gained so much insight on things I didn't even think about before. Courtney doesn't get nearly as much praise as she should with the wisdom and positivity she spreads IMO.
Heard! I love her! Can't believe people put Adore over Courtney and that they hated her so much. It's like this world is upside down. :S
Preach, gurl. Eight billion "shade noises" and hatchet-job editing still couldn't hide Courtney's talent and insight.
Recognize, bitches! #TeamCourtneyAlways
It's true what James said people realize that her natural looks are beautiful and they feel like she uses that as an excuse.
Most of the looks she had went over people's heads and like James said, all they saw was pretty... and red. She may not have been a better performer in regards to some challenges but she pulled it off. The singing during the comedy challenge was definitely a cop out but it seemed like maybe she couldn't think of anything funny besides her dry sarcastic wit and in fear didn't want to dig that hole of making herself look like a bitch. It's obvious she learns and grows as she describes her self discovery through drag, it would have been nice to see her realize that hey, maybe she should've played up the bitch and started off "people here think I'm a bitch" and go off of that. Her haters should really watch this video. I knew what I was getting into with Courtney from seeing her on Willam's videos from before and she actually went up in my book after seeing her on drag race. People can be so blindly insensitive and overprotective about who they stan and she got Roxxxied. And I mean Roxxxy's hate was less deserved over the fact that Coco was far more vile than she. Anyway keep up the awesome act, Courtney Act!
Agreed. But people love to praise Willam...
Her Alaska impression...... PRICELESS
eXACTLY
I feel like I've seen you on nearly every drag video I've watched
+Evan Gibley hahaha me too! Go Bianca deal taco!🌮💃🏻
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Im so captivated by the nuances of Courtney as a person. Its really awesome when you can see someone who can thoughtfully articulate their own self actualization, and who she is in comparison to society, as well as add humor and a bit of playful sass to the mix.
There's truly a complexity to her personality. I absolutely love her!
Alto_Uzo Now that's a compliment! Thank you! xx
COURTNEY IS SO CUTE OUT OF DRAG, I CAN'T
He looks like my maths teacher without a beard. It is very distracting. He's also from Australia.
flblbl what!! omfg I thought he was like late 20s early 30s!!!!
haha i was exaggerating he's 35 or something
They made everything they could to make people hate her and they couldn't, end of the story
José Love her. She’s like the Rupaul of Australia. ❤️
Koji Kaze way better than RuPaul in my opinion!!! 🤓
I love Courtney as well. Because she is not stuck up as people take her to be. She supports size acceptance and I will always support her and love her for that! She even took the time to respond to me when I asked her a makeup question! That means a lot!
5:09 That impression of Alaska though! xD
I was like ¨James voice sounds weird at the beggining¨ and i JUST REALIZED IT'S COURTNEY'S VOICE I'M AN ASSHOLE
I didn't know that was her!!! We're like the two biggest Courtney fans btw. I see you everywhere 😹
i see you everywhere too xD Sha'Nya Foreman YAAAAAS #TeamCourtney
For reasons obvious to some, this is my favorite episode EVAH!
And for those that don't know - I got a drag makeover from Courtney Act just shy of 2 years ago and it has been utterly life (and wardrobe) changing and I thank her and all involved for it!
***** Thank you!
I'm still at it! Was an utterly unexpected outcome, but no stuffing the gitl back in the box at this point!
Check in on my channel for my "year in review " vid, It's been amazing and I thank all those that started this wonderful journey!
I had the pleasure of a meet and greet with Courtney and she was an absolute gem. So lovely, welcoming, chatty and humble.
I can just hear Courtney talking 24/7. I fucking love her voice so much.
Courtney Act is such a sweetheart.
I want to be a drag queen so bad but I'm a girl. Also; I don't want to be a drag king. I just love all the makeup and outfits and stuff it looks so fun
I FEEL
be a bio queen
Be a faux queen!
+ZeldaTheGamer Theres this thing called Faux Queen/Bio Queen, which is females doing drag as females.. Basically. Its a thing, okay cx?
+ZeldaTheGamer That never stopped Michelle Visage.
This actually made James St. James look really pretty. Courtney can do make up beyond chapstick and mascara. I really liked her interview, she is an intelligent person.
Thanks Courtney for changing my mind. I thought you were a bit overrated on Rupaul's Drag Race, you served a fishy face but not enough body. But after seeing this, I melted. You are a lovely, brilliant artist.
Marco Antonio Thanks Marco! xxx
That Alaska voice was on point.
What point in the video is it?
5:07
If Courtney was just relying on her body, she wouldn't have made it to the top 3.
preach!
if Courtney wasn't famous she wouldn't shave made the top 3
Nice profile pic
+Khalil Ismaïl same with Kim Chi. They're both amazing, but their popularity saved them.
+Bubble Mints thank you :) Trixie looks great here
I swear everyone that isnt from New Zealand or Australia is so shocked when they find out our Christmas end of year time is in summer, which is like perfect when you think about it
I know right like I'm in Sydney and i swear every time I tell someone they freak the hell out
also here in brazil
Part of me wanted to see her make james super fishy, but Priscilla queen of the desert is one of my fav movies and this look is amazing!
That Alaska impression though! I laughed so hard, and then watched it over and laughed even harder the second time.
courtney is so pretty in and out of drag
This is probably my most favorite episode of Transformations because the whole interview was just really insightful and funny. And that Priscilla foam wig is to die for!!!
That's exactly it "They mimic what Ru says"
drag race fans can't seem to have there own opinions on queens, pretty queens automatically get slack and "clown" queens automatically are loved for being different.
Love this episode!!!!! Great makeup and even better interview!!!!!
i have seen nearly every transformation, but THAT was utterly FABULOUS!!!!! way to go courtney!!!!
This has to be my favourite look. Not because it's Courtney Act and I've loved her ever since Wonderland came out but because JSJ looks AMAZING ♡ I love Transformations.xox
This has to be one of my favorite episodes. I absolutely love the purple color of that foam wig! This was well executed. Great job Shane. Love your makeup tutorial for natural makeup look.
Could listen to these two talk all day and that look is fabulous!
I actually liked this episode. Great interview James! For me, in this episode particularly the interview Courtney got to showcase a genuinely honest humbled side that wasn't seen during her season of RPDR.
Cool interview, great transformation, fabulous make-up and wig.
And I must say, out of drag, Courtney is really hot/cute (so much more than Milk, yep).
Great episode ! :)
I see what you mean, I really didn't notice how attractive he is during RPDR but now watching 'Transformation' Courtney is quite the cutie.
Side Eye.
Wonky Eye.
And he was kinda hilarious as well. I always liked him during Drag Race, but he never was as charming as he is in this video. This is definitely one of the best Transformations to date!
***** You just made that up!!!
I love Courtney so much oh my god
I think this is the best Transformation I've seen. Well done!
I didn't know Courtney was a guy until like 2 months after I saw her
I guess it is difficult for people to have empathy for Courtney because she is so beautiful and confident. I mean, you can be beautiful, but not that confident, or if you're both the least you could do is have a difficult past or childhood, and that's not the case at all. She's just a fully realized person (or so it seems) and people just can't handle their selfishness... I think that's why she wasn't that popular on the show after all.
Every time I hear Courtney talk, I'm reminded of "Rocko's Modern Life"... C'mon childhood!!
That Alaska impression is hysterical!
JSJ that was my fave show you've done. I loved the chat and getting to know Courtney. I love the message, which is basically "follow your bliss" - was the outcome of the show...besides your fab transformation.
When I first saw Courtney on Willam's makeover show I actually didn't know she was a drag queen!
Absolutely my favourite episode! So much love for Courtney ❤️
i have to say Miss Courtney Act you simply MUST pursue your dream of having your own talk show because on your UA-cam appearances you are relatable, genuine, and so sweet! Not that your weren't on Drag Race, but sometimes we always see the shady or catty sides of the queens (due to editing of course) and YOU, my dear, are fabulous inside and out!
So go girl go ;)
Also you should consider making over some average girls for makeover episodes on your channel, because some girls could really use your gorgeous fishy expertise!
Kisses from Roma
Liza
Thanks Elizabeth! Check out my Courtney Chronicles series, its the beginning of my Talk Show aspirations
Courtney is such a sweetheart! This was a great episode :)
People wondering who Courtney said when they blanked it out... Bianca.
+Sean Millar Who was James talking about right after that when he said he couldn't name names?? Haha! I can't believe that happened to Bianca omg!
Sean Millar lol I distinctly remember Bianca telling that story herself
This is one of my favorite transformations so far! I love you James St. James!!!
📡📡💳Courtney Act is SO incredibly talented in SO many different capacities!🏆 That makeup (and what an EPIC wig, btw!💜) has James looking fishier than I've EVER seen him!!! Also, the fact that Courtney goes to Burning Man each year (since arriving stateside) speaks volumes... 💓After watching several episodes of "Courtney Talks" (a favorite is the one with Alaska, Jinkx, & Jackie Beat🎁), I'm more & more impressed by her as a human being, and so excited to watch her blossom into the big, brilliant star she was obviously born to be!!! Bravo, honey!! ✨🎀💖🎀✨
One of the top looks for James on Transformations.
I love how he does the cheek contour
He's so comfortable- very professional. Wonderful transformation. Good luck in everything, Courtney!
I honestly think this has to be one of the best transformations. I love this look and Courtney did such a great job. I feel like she is so underrated and doesn't get the credit she deserves.
That Alaska impression though!
Honestly James is such a pleasant human being. I want a hug from him
I've been waiting forever for this!
In Australia there is a dance group called FAD which stands for Fitness and Dance. When I did it we also had a group called Tiny Tots. They were so adorable
my body was not ready for this today omg
James St. James, can you get Joslyn Fox to do a transformations video with you? She is one of my favorites! ❤️
Best one yet!
The upside down captions omg
... I can still read them perfectly
Guess it does work to adapt them for us then!
(Hi from New Zealand!)
Courtney's Alaska impression 👌💕
He seems to be very sweet!! Love everything in this episode!!
Absolutely charming!!! Courtney is such a HUMAN BEING!!!
Love love loved this!! Courtney is such a sweet doll. James darling, eternally fabulous.
Just fell in love for Courtney Act!
omg the sexiness of that glitter! I'm a glitter addict. I found a brand of eye glitter that stays gloriously without a primer and life has been heaven ever since.
Please tell me the brand. I'm a total glitter whore.lolxx
SMJW27410 Martha Steward has amazing glitters!
Paige D'Winter what is it?
1:39 everything James St. James said was on point and exactly what I thought when I watched that season!!
I LOVED the Broken Hill scene in Priscilla. Would have loved to see that look on Drag Race but you killed it anyway! Come back to Oz Court, we miss you! :D
The summer/winter thing was funny lol. Poor james had a hard time wrapping his head around the fact that when its winter in the states, is summer in australia and vice versa :P
I.... never never watch big brother.....
But I watched just for her.... and iam sooooo happy she won...
That accent at the start was actually so good James. *aussie tick of approval*
love this show sooooo much
How can you watch this and not just fall in love with Courtney!
One of the best episodes. A look inspired by one of the first major movies about drag queens to find a significant audience and of course the lovely Courtney. I love how she's used her celebrity to expand people's awareness and understanding of gender fluidity by appearing on Celebrity Big Brother and Strictly. I've seen so many videos of her working with other queens--Willam, Alaska and Bianca to name a few, and that doesn't happen unless you have a good work ethic and are able to collaborate with others to achieve mutual success. I'm sure we haven't seen the last of her, not by a long shot. If they do Drag Race Australia she should most definitely be the host.
I love Courtney's shirt! Do they sell those with the arrow pointing down? lol
Im glad I watched this episode, Now I loving Courtney Act again.
I've been waiting for this!!!!
James looks absolutely AMAZING! Courtney Act is everything.
Wow, Courtney is Quite inspiring!
courtney.... out of drag? oh lalala
I love it when someone mentions adore😊
OMG! that wig is fabulous!
Courtney sounds almost exactly like Alaska omg
Courtney i love how you always speak your mind! people in America take everything to personal. but that's not your problem.
Best ep yet!
I remember that wig!!!!
6:40 6:58 why am I James literally doing the maths in your head lol
I absolutely love this transformation!!!
So Pricilla! James is always like a little kid in these transformations it's really fun to watch. Courtney is charming
Almost certain Bianca was the censored name!
Alaska voice was spot on! I can't stop laughing omg
Ahhhh I love that movie!
#PriscillaQueenOfTheDesert
God James is such a sweetheart
Yeeeey, my favorite time of the week!
Love the Priscilla inspo! Grew up with that movie.
"There is so much fluidity in gender, why bother trying to figure it out." - AMEN!!
Looks kinda like Verdka Seduchka! Love it!
This was awesome ! My favorite transformation.......