Date of Birth: February 18, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Courtney Act, born Shane Gilberto Jenek, is an Australian drag queen, pop singer, and television personality. She rose to fame in 2003 as a contestant on the inaugural season of Australian Idol. Courtney is widely recognized for her unique blend of talent, charm, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Following her stint on Australian Idol, she released her debut single “Rub Me Wrong,” which charted in the ARIA Singles Chart. In 2014, Courtney gained international acclaim as a finalist on the sixth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She continued her television career by winning the 21st season of Celebrity Big Brother UK in 2018, where her candid discussions on gender identity and sexuality garnered widespread praise. She also co-hosted The Bi Life, a UK reality dating show focusing on bisexual dating. Courtney is not just a television personality; she has a thriving music career and has performed in numerous stage productions, including “Rent” and “Grease.” She has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using her platform to promote acceptance and understanding.
5 Interesting Facts about Courtney Act
1. Courtney Act was the first drag performer to sing live with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra.
2. She has her own makeup line called “Wigs by Vanity,” which she co-founded with fellow drag queen Vanity Faire.
3. Courtney Act was a semi-finalist on the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2019.
4. She became the first drag performer to compete and win a reality TV show, Celebrity Big Brother UK.
5. Courtney Act’s real name, Shane Gilberto Jenek, was inspired by Hollywood star Gilbert Roland.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Courtney Act
1. “Gender is over, if you want it.”
2. “Drag is about self-expression, it’s about pushing boundaries and challenging norms.”
3. “I think visibility is the most important thing, because if people don’t see folks like us, they don’t know that we exist.”
4. “The best thing you can do in life is be yourself, because everyone else is already taken.”
5. “We need to celebrate diversity, not just tolerate it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Courtney Act’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Courtney Act does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Courtney Act Official Website](https://courtneyact.com/
2. [Courtney Act on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/courtneyact/
3. [Courtney Act on Twitter](https://twitter.com/courtneyact
4. [Courtney Act on RuPaul’s Drag Race](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1353056/
5. [Courtney Act Wins Celebrity Big Brother](https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42923747
