Lana Ja'Rae

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Lana Ja'Rae
Born
Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson

(2002-05-07) May 7, 2002 (age 22)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
OccupationDrag queen
Years active2024–present

Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson, known professionally as Lana Ja'Rae (born May 7, 2002), [1] is an American drag performer competing on the upcoming seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race (2025).

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Early life

Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He started his drag persona in Oklahoma. [2] [3] While in high school, Jackson portrayed Miss Trunchbull in a production of Matilda the Musical . [4]

Personal life

They are currently based in New York City. [5] Their "drag mother" is season 15 alumni Luxx Noir London. [6] They are additionally an open supporter of the Ali Forney Center. [7] She cites her drag inspiration to be Naomi Campbell. [4]

Filmography

Television

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