Dustin Milligan shocked his fans when he showed up as Rachel McAdamsapple, his drag alter ego, on a special episode of RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race, which hit the screens on February 10, 2021.
The star of the 2024 film Hot Frosty took part in the show’s unique setup that gives celebrities a chance to show off their creativity and stage skills, with guidance from Drag Race veterans. Milligan’s sexuality had been a hot topic because of his part in Schitt’s Creek so his Drag Race stint added fuel to the fire.
In Schitt’s Creek, he played Ted Mullens, who shares a memorable smooch with Dan Levy’s character, David Rose. This scene got people talking about his sexual preference, and some fans started to wonder, “Is Dustin Milligan gay?“
To that Milligan unintentionally answered, after his relationship with fellow actress Amanda Crew became public. He’s also been open about why he joined Celebrity Drag Race; he is in it for self-exploration and to support the LGBTQA+ community.
Dustin Milligan felt liberated as Rachel McAdamsapple in Celebrity Drag Race
In an interview, Dustin Milligan talked about his time on RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race and how it changed him. The Canadian designer and drag queen Jimbo asked him about his experience, and Milligan jumped at the chance to try drag pushing back against old ideas about what it means to be a man and how to express yourself.
Likewise, when questioned, “How did you feel as a straight person, getting into drag and living your best life there?” Milligan said, “It, to this day, is one of the most important experiences of my entire life.” He felt free as he got in touch with a part of himself that didn’t care about what society thinks men should be like. Being accepted in a queer space gave him a new way to look at things helping him understand more about being true to yourself and liking who you are.
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This life-changing trip helped the Schitt’s Creek star live more letting him drop old ideas and grow as a person. Milligan said that while he found it hard to put the experience into words, it made him feel closer to himself and his surroundings. Also, he pointed out that the drag race taught him things that reached way past the stage.
How did Milligan’s fans react to him competing in a drag race?
Dustin Milligan’s appearance on RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race excited his fans. His fame in the LGBTQA+ community already high because of his kiss with David Rose, grew even more. Many fans shared their joy online.
One fan posted on X, “Dustin Milligan giving the gays everything they want,” with a picture of him and Rose smooching. Likewise, on Reddit, people talked about his drag race show with enthusiasm. Someone said they wanted Milligan to judge Canada’s Drag Race season two. This led to many replies praising how great he was in drag. “I screamed when he was on Celebrity Drag Race,” a Reddit user wrote.
Similarly, another person said, “I didn’t realize he was such a super fan!” One more fan pointed out how much Milligan knew about drag saying, “I mean, he already knows more about drag than JBC. So, I’m all for it!” So, the Netflix star’s defying labels as a straight ally made all his fans happy.
Dustin Milligan’s partner Amanda Crew supported him through his identity journey
Dustin Milligan talked about how Amanda Crew, his girlfriend-turned-wife of many years, stood by him as he figured out his “identity.” He wrote a touching post on Instagram on May 10, 2020, saying Amanda had been there to steady him when he felt unsure and doubtful. He remembered something Amanda said to him ten years ago: “I see the man that you are.“
Milligan said her faith in him helped him to accept himself. He also mentioned she cheered him on as he got into drag, from trying on high heels to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race to dancing in their kitchen to “Cool For The Summer.“
Hot Frosty’s star thanked her for never making him feel like less of a man because of his interest, but instead letting him “become more of myself.” The Netflix actor also said that watching the show together with his partner was a big deal, as he saw her “beaming with genuine pride and love.“
As of today, Milligan and Crew’s relationship remains strong, with Amanda’s acceptance and love giving him constant support. While the couple keeps their romance private, Amanda’s 2024 New Year Instagram post confirms they’re still a thing.
Amanda put up a video showing big events from her life in 2023. You can spot Milligan a few times with their adopted chihuahua-ish dog with an underbite like their late pet, Darryl. There are also clicks of them joining forces at the Actors’ Strike outside Netflix.
Dustin Milligan’s Relationship Timeline
- Dustin Milligan and Amanda Crew, his girlfriend, have been a couple since 2010. They first met on the set of the movie Repeaters.
- Although they first connected during Repeaters, both previously acted in Final Destination 3. However, their characters didn’t meet in the 2006 movie, so they couldn’t get to know each other then.
- For years, fans thought Milligan and Crew were hitched in secret, but there was no official confirmation. However, the Hot Frosty star just revealed they are happily married.
- Not only that, Dustin and his wife Amanda expanded their family. They are raising their daughter.
- Milligan dated actress Jessica Stroup for about two years before Amanda, from 2008 until they split up in 2010.
