Gottmik

Kade Gottlieb (born August 19, 1996), better known as Gottmik, is an American drag performer and make-up artist. Gottmik was the first trans man to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race, coming in shared 3rd/4th place on the thirteenth season with fellow contestant Rosé. Gottmik later returned to compete in the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Gottmik co-hosts the podcast No Gorge alongside Violet Chachki.

Early life Kade Gottlieb was born in Scottsdale, Arizona and had been adopted. After high school, he pursued a career in the fashion industry by relocating to Los Angeles, where he transitioned and developed his cosmetics and drag skills. He earned a degree in product development from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. Shangela, Violet Chachki, and Willam Belli. He also did the makeup for the celebrities who were featured in the music video for Taylor Swift's 2019 song "You Need to Calm Down".

RuPaul's Drag Race and subsequent tours In 2021, Gottmik became the first trans man to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race, appearing on the thirteenth season. Gottmik performed well in the competition, winning two challenges (the ball and the Snatch Game, performing as Paris Hilton), and ultimately reaching the top four alongside Kandy Muse, Symone, and Rosé. Gottmik was eliminated during the finale episode in a lip sync for your life to the song "Gimme More" against the season's eventual winner, Symone, ultimately tying with Rosé as second/third runner up. left Gottmik at RuPaul's DragCon LA in 2022After competing on Drag Race, Gottmik signed with Voss Events talent management, and traveled the United States with Voss' COVID-19 pandemic-compliant drive-in drag show, Drive 'N Drag Saves 2021. Gottmik also joined Voss' 2022 European tour, RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World tour. In October 2021, Gottmik performed alongside fellow drag race alumni Violet Chachki, Alyssa Edwards, Aquaria, Jaida Essence Hall, Kandy Muse, Plastique Tiara, Rosé, and Kim Chi on Voss Event's Night of the Living Drag Halloween tour. On April 23, 2024, Gottmik was announced as one of the eight contestants competing on the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. During the season’s comedy roast, Gottmik used multiple sets from comedian Nikki Glaser’s standup without attribution, resulting in criticism from some social media users. Gottmik responded they had “reworked” the material.

Media Gottmik launched a YouTube channel in January 2021. Gottlieb has also appeared on the Gigi Gorgeous, Pearl, James Charles and World of Wonder channels. Gottlieb was featured on the cover of Attitude for its April Style issue in 2021. Cosmopolitan invited Gottlieb to demonstrate how he transforms into Gottmik. thumb Gottmik performing on the RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars tour, 2024In September 2021, Gottlieb started the YouTube and podcast series No Gorge with fellow drag race alum Violet Chachki, where they discuss "all things fashion, life, and artistry". In September 2022, Gottmik appeared in the music video for Sam Smith and Kim Petras' song "Unholy" alongside Violet Chachki. Gottmik and Violet Chachki also performed alongside Smith and Petras to "Unholy" at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Gottlieb released his debut book The T Guide on May 16, 2023, through Penguin Random House. Well received by fans, and co-written with Canadian beauty influencer Gigi Gorgeous, The T Guide discusses the duo's "trans experiences and a celebration of gender expression – man, woman, nonbinary, and beyond".

Personal life Out described Gottmik as "someone transmasculine who does high femme drag".

Gigi Gorgeous is one of Gottmik’s closest friends; the two have appeared on magazine covers and launched merchandise together. Gigi also helped to fund Gottmik’s chest reconstruction surgery.

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Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2018 Dido's Lament Short

Television

Music videos Year Title Artist Ref. 2021 "Girl Baby" Ezra Michel 2022 "Unholy" Sam Smith & Kim Petras 2024"Skullfucker"Gottmik

Web series