Carson Kressley

Carson Kressley is an American television personality, actor, and designer. He gained recognition for his role on the Bravo series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, which aired from 2003. Kressley has also appeared as the motivational host of TV shows such as How to Look Good Naked and Carson Nation. He competed on season 13 of Dancing with the Stars and has been a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race since 2015. In 2018, Kressley teamed up with Thom Filicia for the Bravo series Get a Room with Carson & Thom, where they mentored each other in the interior design business. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Kressley was raised in nearby Orefield and grew up surrounded by ponies as his family raised them. He competed in equestrian events and was a member of the U.S. World Cup Saddle Seat equit.