Ginger Minj Biography: Age, Net Worth, Husband, Height, Movies, Songs, Albums, Parents, Wife

Joshua Allen Eads also known as Ginger Minj is a dynamic American drag queen, actor, singer, and reality TV star who’s won hearts with her bold personality and versatile talent.

Born in Leesburg, Florida, she rose to fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7, placing as a runner-up, and returned for multiple All Stars seasons.

Profile

• Full Name: Joshua Allen Eads
• Stage Name: Ginger Minj
• Born: September 11, 1984
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: Leesburg, Florida, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Drag Queen, Actor, Singer, Reality TV Personality, Author
• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Eads
• Siblings: Not publicly known
• Spouse: Ceejay Russell (m. 2017–present)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2.5 million

Early Life and Education

Joshua Allen Eads was born on September 11, 1984, in Leesburg, Florida, to Mr. and Mrs. Eads. Raised in a Christian household in the small town of Fruitland Park, his ethnicity is American.

Details about his siblings are not available, as he keeps his family life private. Joshua attended Leesburg High School and later studied theater at Valencia Community College in Orlando, though he left to pursue drag full-time, honing his skills in performance and comedy.

Career

Ginger Minj’s drag career began in Orlando’s drag scene, performing at venues like Parliament House. Her stage name, inspired by a spice and her fiery personality, was coined after a dare to perform as Ginger Spice. She gained fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7 (2015), winning three challenges and finishing as joint runner-up with Pearl.

She returned for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2 (2016), placing eighth, and All Stars Season 6 (2021), finishing in the top four. Ginger also appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular (2018) and RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World (2022) as a guest.

Her acting credits include playing Tommy the Truck Driver in Netflix’s Dumplin’ (2018) alongside Jennifer Aniston, and guest roles in AJ and the Queen (2020) as Tommy and The Bitch Who Stole Christmas (2021) as Hazel.

She voiced Roxy Moron in Drag Tots (2018) and performed in Drag: The Musical (2022). Musically, Ginger released her debut album Sweet T (2016), followed by Gimme Life (2018) and Double Wide Diva (2021), with singles like “Bad Santa” (2021). Her comedy special Ginger Minj: Bless Your Heart (2023) on OUTtv showcased her humor. She’s also authored a memoir, Southern Fried Sass (2023), and performs globally, including at RuPaul’s DragCon and pride events.

Awards and Nominations

• New York Magazine: Ranked among “Most Powerful Drag Queens in America” (2019)
• Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards: Nominated for Best Ensemble Cast in a Reality Series for We’re Here (2021, as guest)
• No major acting or music awards, but her Drag Race success and fanbase highlight her impact.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @gingerminj
• Facebook handle: Ginger Minj (active)
• Twitter handle: @TheGingerMinj

Personal Life

Ginger Minj, 40, lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband, Ceejay Russell, whom she married on April 8, 2017, at the Parliament House, officiated by a Dolly Parton impersonator. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches, she embraces her plus-size figure, promoting body positivity.

Ginger identifies as gay and uses she/her pronouns in drag and he/him out of drag. She has no children and focuses on her career and advocacy. Her Christian upbringing influences her warm, inclusive persona, though she’s vocal about overcoming childhood bullying.

Discography

• Sweet T (2016) – Album
• Gimme Life (2018) – EP
• Double Wide Diva (2021) – Album
• Singles: “Ooh Lala Lala” (2016), “Bad Santa” (2021), “Walk Tall” (2021), “Angels in the Snow” (2021)
• Featured: “Thick Thighs” (2015, with Willam Belli and Latrice Royale), “Christmas Queens” albums (2015–2016)

Filmography

• RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7 (2015) – Contestant (Runner-up)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked (2015) – Herself
• RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2 (2016) – Contestant (8th place)
• Drag Tots (2018) – Roxy Moron (Voice)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular (2018) – Contestant
• Dumplin’ (2018) – Tommy the Truck Driver (Film)
• AJ and the Queen (2020) – Tommy
• RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 6 (2021) – Contestant (Top 4)
• The Bitch Who Stole Christmas (2021) – Hazel
• RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World (2022) – Guest
• Drag: The Musical (2022) – Performer
• Ginger Minj: Bless Your Heart (2023) – Herself (Comedy Special)

Net Worth

Ginger Minj’s estimated net worth is $2.5 million. Her income comes from RuPaul’s Drag Race appearances, acting roles (Dumplin’, AJ and the Queen), music sales, live performances, her memoir Southern Fried Sass, and merchandise.