Key Takeaways
- Born and raised in Sparta, Georgia, Angeria found her calling in the world of drag at a young age.
- She is fortunate to have parents who embraced her talent and passion wholeheartedly.
- The proud parents have been enthusiastic, never hesitating to celebrate their daughter’s success.
Drag superstar Angeria Paris VanMicheals has credited her parents, Bodie and Lorene Holsey, with the key to her meteoric rise.
As Angeria herself calls them, they are her ‘support system,’ standing by her side every step of the way.
Born and raised in Sparta, Georgia, Angeria found her calling in the world of drag at a young age.
Rather than face judgment to opposition, she was fortunate to have parents who embraced her talent and passion wholeheartedly.
“They are always behind me no matter what,” Angeria gushed about her parents in a Thanksgiving social media post in 2022.
Their presence and encouragement have been constant throughout Angeria’s milestones and achievements.
When Angeria competed on the 14th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2022, she made sure to watch her episodes at home with Bodie and Lorene by her side.
“It was a MUST that I come home and watch this particular episode with my parents and I’m so happy I did!!,” she wrote.
The proud parents have been just as enthusiastic, never hesitating to celebrate their daughter’s success.
Lorene frequently shares about Angeria’s upcoming shows and accomplishments on social media.
From attending DragCon events dressed for the occasion to showering Angeria with ‘#UNCONDITIONALLOVE‘ as Angeria puts it, Bodie and Lorene’s support has been the foundation for Angeria’s confidence and self-expression through drag.
The family’s story exemplifies acceptance, affirmation, and the power of parents’ unconditional love.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Angeria Paris VanMicheals, whose real name is Tommie Laron, was born on July 25, 1993.
- Her parents have been married for over three decades, tying the knot on December 1, 1990.
- Angeria’s mother, Loren Holsey, attended Hancock Central High School and currently works at Triumph Group.
