“RuPaul’s Drag Race” is a sure-fire way for queer artists to rise to fame.

According to Finance 101, all of the most financially successful drag queens have come from the show.

However, most queens come into the competition without much money to their name (viaVice).

Aquaria posing

She was the first drag queen to be invited to the Met Gala.

However, it wasn’t always easy for her financially.

Aquaria dished on the most expensive look she showcased on the runway toVice.

Aquaria posing in her feather dress

“A lot of the looks that have feathers can be expensive,” she explained.