Latrice Royale Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Husband, Real Name, Drag Race

Timothy K. Wilcots, commonly known as Latrice Royale is a charismatic American drag queen, recording artist, and reality TV star who has become a beloved icon in the drag community.

Born in California and raised in Compton, she soared to fame on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4, earning the title of Miss Congeniality with her infectious positivity and powerhouse performances.

Profile

• Full Name: Timothy K. Wilcots
• Stage Name: Latrice Royale
• Born: February 12, 1972
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Torrance, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Drag Queen, Recording Artist, Reality TV Personality, Actor
• Height: 6 feet 5 inches
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Christopher Hamblin (m. 2018)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: Estimated $1 million to $4 million

Early Life and Education

Timothy K. Wilcots was born on February 12, 1972, in Torrance, California, and raised in Compton, Los Angeles, by a single mother after becoming estranged from his father. His ethnicity is African-American, and he grew up in a Christian household, though he keeps his personal beliefs private.

Details about his siblings are not publicly available, as he prioritizes family privacy. As a child, Timothy was drawn to performance, dressing as Wanda from In Living Color to entertain friends.

Information about his formal education is limited, but he developed his performance skills through early theater and drag experiences, which laid the groundwork for his career.

Career

Latrice Royale’s drag career took off in the mid-1990s at Fort Lauderdale’s Copa Night Club, where she chose her stage name for its “delicious and chocolate” vibe. She gained prominence after competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 (2012), placing fourth and winning Miss Congeniality for her warmth and humor.

She competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 1 (2012) with Manila Luzon as Team Latrila, placing 7th/8th, and returned for All Stars Season 4 (2018), finishing 5th after a dramatic return in the LalapaRuza episode.

Latrice served as a “professor” on RuPaul’s Drag U (2012) and appeared in RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular (2018) and RuPaul’s Drag Race Live Untucked (2024, 2025). Her acting credits include playing Terry in Cherry Pop (2017), a non-drag role, and voicing Lady Liber-T in Drag Tots (2018–2021).

She appeared in AJ and the Queen (2020) as Fabergé Legs and Celebrity Family Feud (2020).

Musically, she released EPs like The Chop Remixes (2012), Weight Remixes (2014), and Here’s to Life: Latrice Royale Live in the Studio (2016), with singles like “Weight” (2014) and “Excuse the Beauty” (2018).

Her one-queen show Here’s to Life has sold out globally, and she performed with Jennifer Hudson at CBS Fashion Rocks (2014). In 2022, she headlined Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival’s comedy lineup, and she continues to perform at venues like the Palace Bar in South Beach, Florida.

Awards and Nominations

• RuPaul’s Drag Race: Miss Congeniality (Season 4, 2012)
• Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards: Nominated for Best Ensemble Cast in a Reality Series for We’re Here (2021)
• New York Magazine: Ranked 10th on “Most Powerful Drag Queens in America” (2019)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @latriceroyale
• Facebook handle: Latrice Royale
• Twitter handle: @latriceroyale

Personal Life

Latrice Royale, 53, resides in Hollywood, Florida, with her husband, Christopher Hamblin, whom she proposed to in June 2016 and married on September 29, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing about 130 kg, she’s known for her imposing physique and cheeky smile, often describing herself as “large and in charge, chunky yet funky.”

Discography:

• The Chop Remixes (2012) – EP
• Weight Remixes (2014) – EP (US Comedy Digital #13)
• Here’s to Life: Latrice Royale Live in the Studio (2016) – EP
• Singles: “The Chop” (2012, with Manila Luzon), “Weight” (2014, feat. Epiphany Mattel), “Excuse the Beauty” (2018, feat. Epiphany Mattel)

Filmography:

• RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 (2012) – Contestant (4th place, Miss Congeniality)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked (2012) – Herself
• RuPaul’s Drag U (2012) – Professor (3 episodes)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 1 (2012) – Contestant (7th/8th place)
• Fashion Rocks (2014) – Herself (TV Concert Special)
• Cherry Pop (2017) – Terry (Film)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 4 (2018–2019) – Contestant (5th place)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular (2018) – Contestant
• Drag Tots (2018–2021) – Lady Liber-T (Voice)
• AJ and the Queen (2020) – Fabergé Legs (Guest, Creative Consultant)
• Celebrity Family Feud (2020) – Herself
• Werq the World – Herself
• Hey Qween! – Herself (Guest)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race Live Untucked (2024–2025) – Herself

Net Worth

Latrice Royale’s estimated net worth is between $1 million and $4 million. Her income comes from RuPaul’s Drag Race appearances, live performances, her one-queen show Here’s to Life, music releases, acting roles, and endorsements.