Alyssa Edwards Biography: Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, TV Appearance, Awards, Girlfriend

Alyssa Edwards, born Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson on January 16, 1980, in Mesquite, Texas, is a renowned American drag queen, choreographer, and television personality.

She is best known for competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race and winning Global All Stars Season 1.

Alyssa owns the Beyond Belief Dance Company and starred in the Netflix docuseries Dancing Queen.

Profile

• Full Name: Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson
• Stage Name: Alyssa Edwards
• Born: January 16, 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Mesquite, Texas, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Drag queen, choreographer, dance teacher, performer, TV personality, business owner
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
• Parent: Jimmy Harold Johnson (father), Sherrie Ann Laye (mother)
• Siblings: Seven
• Spouse: Manny Silveyra
• Children: None
• Relationship:
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life And Education

Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson, known professionally as Alyssa Edwards, was born on January 16, 1980, in Mesquite, Texas. He is 45 years old. He grew up in a large family as the youngest of seven children.

His mother, Sherrie Ann Laye, played a significant role in his life before her passing in 2014, while his father, Jimmy Harold Johnson, had a more traditional masculine influence.

Alyssa is of White ethnicity and was raised in a Baptist Christian background. As a child, Justin gravitated toward dance, performance, and artistic expression, often supported by his Uncle Bobby, who encouraged him to take jazz dance classes.

He attended West Mesquite High School, where he was part of the drill team, and later studied at Ranger College before transferring to the University of North Texas. It was in college that he joined the cheer squad and came out as gay.

Career

Alyssa Edwards began her career in the competitive world of drag pageantry, earning numerous titles including Miss Gay USofA and Miss Gay Texas America.

She won Miss Gay America 2010 but was later stripped of the title due to a conflict of interest. She rose to international fame after appearing on Season 5 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where her charisma and talent made her an instant fan favorite.

She returned for RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars Season 2 and, in 2024, became the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race: Global All Stars Season 1. Her style, comedic timing, and iconic tongue-pop helped cement her status in pop culture.

Beyond television, Alyssa is a successful entrepreneur. She is the founder and director of the Beyond Belief Dance Company in Mesquite, Texas. Her dance studio gained further recognition in the Netflix docuseries Dancing Queen, which showcased her dual life as a choreographer and drag icon.

Alyssa has also toured internationally with her live show Memoirs of a Queen and created the popular web series Alyssa’s Secret. She has performed at Pride events worldwide, collaborated with major brands, and helped mentor emerging drag performers such as Shangela, Laganja Estranja, and Plastique Tiara.

Awards and Nominations

• Winner, RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars (Season 1)
• Multiple national and state-level pageant titles (Miss Gay America, Miss Gay USofA, Miss Texas FFI)
• Honored at LGBTQ+ events and recognized for contributions to drag and dance culture

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @alyssaedwards_1
• Facebook handle: Alyssa Edwards
• Twitter handle: @AlyssaEdwards

Personal Life

Alyssa Edwards is openly gay. He is currently in a relationship with dance instructor Manny Silveyra. In the past, he was in a relationship with someone named Marco around 2014. He has no children and has never been married.

Regarding his height, Alyssa Edwards stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall and is known for his energetic personality, signature looks, and dedication to both drag and dance.

TV Appearance

• Pageant (2008)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5
• RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars Season 2
• RuPaul’s Drag Race: Global All Stars Season 1
• Dancing Queen (Netflix, 2018)
• Hurricane Bianca (2016)
• Hurricane Bianca 2 (2018)
• Alyssa’s Secret (Web series)
• Memoirs of a Queen (Live show)
• Guest appearances on America’s Got Talent, Skin Wars, and more

Net Worth

Alyssa Edwards has an estimated net worth of $3 million. Her income sources include television appearances, international drag tours, her dance studio (Beyond Belief Dance Company), brand endorsements, merchandise sales, and streaming royalties.

She has built a powerful brand around her drag persona and entrepreneurial ventures, making her one of the most successful queens to emerge from the Drag Race franchise.