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. He was raised Catholic and attended the Catholic Notre Dame Preparatory High School, where he first started wearing makeup. He began experimenting with drag at the age of eighteen. 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.

Career

Make-up artistry As a make-up artist, Gottmik has done makeup for Cindy Crawford, Todrick Hall, Paris Hilton, Heidi Klum, Adam Lambert, French Montana, and Tinashe, as well as Drag Race contestants Alaska Thunderfuck, Detox Icunt, Gia Gunn, Shangela, Violet Chachki, and Willam Belli. His work, described by Out Rose Dommu as "[ranging] from highly conceptual to urbane", has appeared in the magazines Flaunt, Nylon, and Paper. He did makeup for Amanda Lepore and Pabllo Vittar for their covers on Gay Times. In 2020, Gottmik did Lil Nas X's makeup for Halloween, when he dressed as Nicki Minaj. 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.After 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. In a July 2021 interview with Entertainment Weekly, it was revealed that the producers of the 2022 remake of Hellraiser auditioned Gottlieb for the role of the film's most iconic character, Pinhead. Gottlieb had previously worn a black-and-white-themed runway look inspired by Pinhead in the season 13 finale of RuPaul's Drag Race.In 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". Gottlieb uses she/her pronouns when portraying Gottmik, and he/him pronouns out of drag. Gottmik is pansexual.

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.

On Sept 16 2026, Gottmik was arrested by Burbank Police and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Allegedly, Gottmik drove a black Porsche into several parked cars at 4:50 pm. He was later released on Sept 17.

Awards and nominations

! scope="row" | 2021 | RuPaul's Drag Race | People's Choice Award for The Competition Contestant of 2021

! scope="row" | 2022 | rowspan="2"|Himself | The Queerty Groundbreaker Award

! scope="row" | 2024 | Queerty Award for Future All-Star

Discography

Title Year Notes"ConDragulations (Cast Version)"2021RuPaul featuring the Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 13 "Lucky"2021RuPaul featuring the Top 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 13

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

Television YearTitleRoleNotes 2021RuPaul's Drag Race ContestantSeason 13 (3rd Place)RuPaul's Drag Race: UntuckedSeason 13RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep a Good Queen Down HimselfStand-alone specialSavage X Fenty Show Vol. 3Amazon Prime ExclusiveThe Bitch Who Stole ChristmasTristian 2022Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen HimselfGuestRuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag RaceGuest The Book of Queer Episode: "Kings & Queens"2024 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (season 9)Contestant (4th Place) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked2025King of DragHimselfJudge

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

Web series Year Title Role Notes 2018Puff Puff Sessions GuestProduced by World of Wonder2019Transformations Produced by World of Wonder 2021The X Change Rate Produced by BUILD SeriesWhatcha Packin' Produced by VH1Ruvealing the LookProduced by VH1Cooking with Paris Paris Hilton Produced by Netflix Cosmo Queens Guest Produced by CosmopolitanGlamour Unfiltered Produced by Glamour UKThe Must List Produced by Entertainment Weekly2022The Pit Stop Produced by VH12022Fashion Photo RuView HostProduced by World of Wonder

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