Jaida Essence Hall

Actor

December 9, 1986 (39 years)

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Biography

Jaida Essence Hall is the stage name of Jared Johnson, an American drag performer, costume designer, and makeup artist, best known for winning the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. "Jaida" was the name a friend gave her the first time she did drag. "Essence" comes from when her boyfriend said she was "the essence of beauty." "Hall" comes from her drag mother, Tajma Hall.

Filmography

5.0

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Self - Guest

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

7.5

RuPaul's Drag Race

Self - Contestant

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate in drag queen competitions. The top drag queens in the U.S. will vie for drag stardom as RuPaul, in full glamazon drag, will reign supreme in all judging and eliminations while helping guide the contestants as they prepare for each challenge.

4.4

The View

Self - Guest

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.

7.3

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars

Self - Lip Sync Assassin

The most celebrated competitors from RuPaul's Drag Race vie for a second chance to enter Drag Race herstory. This drag queen showdown is filled with plenty of heated competition, lip-syncing for the legacy, and, of course, the All-Stars Snatch Game.

6.0

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked

Self - Contestant

The access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway—the backstage bitchiness, the catfights, the struggles, the tears and the secrets. See what happens behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race when the queens let their tucks breathe... and let their emotions flow.

5.5

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: UNTUCKED

Self - Contestant

An access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway. See what happens behind the scenes when the queens let their tucks breathe... and let their emotions flow.

7.0

The Pit Stop

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The aftershow for RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. The show involves two people (usually two previous competitors from Drag Race) who discuss the events of the episode.

7.7

Everybody Still Hates Chris

(voice)

A re-imagined animated version of Chris Rock's beloved autobiographical family comedy Everybody Hates Chris.

6.8

Canada's Drag Race

Self - Guest Judge

Drag queens showcase their Canadian charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to become Canada's Next Drag Superstar and to win the $100,000 grand prize.

1.7

Whatcha Packin'

Self

Michelle Visage interviews the eliminated queen from the week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race.

6.6

Hey Qween!

Comedian Jonny McGovern hosts a talk show with Co-Host Lady Red Couture, where they catch up and gossip with fabulous celebrity guests.

6.7

Trixie Motel

Self

Drag superstar Trixie Mattel is expanding her empire. With the help of her boyfriend and co-owner David and a host of celebrity guests, she uses her retro-kitschy style to turn a rundown motel in Palm Springs, California, into the ultimate drag paradise.

5.4

We're Here

Self

Small-town residents from across America are recruited and trained to participate in a one-night-only drag show. In each episode, former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara and Shangela Laquifa Wadley will help prepare their “drag daughters” by teaching them how to step outside of their comfort zones.

5.0

Bring Back My Girls

Self - Panelist

Host Ts Madison brings back the casts of your favorite RuPaul’s Drag Race seasons in front of a live audience at DragCon LA. Queens from the US, UK, Canada, Holland and Down Under reunite to spill the tea on their seasons and update fans on where they are now! The queens face-off with their fans in a live Q&A, and Ts Madison asks all the questions - even the ones that fans are afraid to ask. There are laughs, fights, nostalgia, insider stories, tears, and even some never before heard confessions.

5.3

Drag Me to Dinner

Self - Drag Queen

If you seek for outrageous and unforgettable party, call someone who can make something fabulous and highly entertaining out of next to nothing...a Drag Queen.

N/A

Out Of The Closet

Self

The queens are back like never before. Viewers behind the scenes at the eccentric and often gag-worthy drag closets of Drag Race alums. It gives fans an intimate glimpse at their favorite queens and reveals the backstory of their most iconic looks.

7.5

Exposed with Joseph Shepherd

Self - Guest

Exposed is a Web Series produced and hosted by television personality Joseph Shepherd. The show sees Shepherd interviewing various alumni of the Drag Race franchise with a particular focus on their lives, careers, and Drag Race experience.

N/A

Portrait Of A Queen

Self

Once RuPaul’s Drag Race ends a season, what happens next? Portrait of a Queen goes behind the glitz and glamour of RuPaul's Drag Race to look at some of the most successful queens in the business and document their evolution following their stint on the show.

9.0

Tongue Thai'd with Pangina Heals

Self

Pangina Heals, star of Drag Race Thailand and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World takes us on a food tour of Thai Town in Hollywood, CA. She challenges her guests to amp up the spice, from one dish to the next, as they spill secrets over a meal of Thai delicacies. Don’t get burned! Sweat it out with Pangina Heals.

7.6

Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2

Self - Model

Rihanna invites you to a high energy and visually stunning experience where you can watch and shop her latest lingerie line. Hear from Rihanna, those closest to her, and go behind-the-scenes of the Savage X Fenty brand as you sit front row to see top artists and models featuring Travis Scott, Rosalia, Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Cara Delevingne, Miguel, Bella Hadid, Normani, Willow Smith and many more.