Arts & Entertainment
Actor Tom Holland confuses ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ for car race
‘Avengers’ co-star Benedict Cumberbatch has to explain the correct meaning
Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland (Screenshot via Facebook)
While promoting the film “Avengers: Infinity War,” actor Tom Holland sent Twitter into a meltdown for confusing “RuPaul’s Drag Race” with car racing.
In an interview for Absolute Radio, Holland and co-star Benedict Cumberbatch were playing a game of “Showbiz Scenarios.” The game gives three celebrities and has the guests choose which celebrity would be best in that scenario.
Cumberbatch and Holland are asked “Who would win ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’? Tom Hiddelston, Bradley Cooper, or Robert Downey Jr.?”
“I think Downey would win at Drag Race because he has the fastest cars,” Holland replies.
Cumberbatch corrects Holland saying “Ah, it’s not that kind of Drag Race. RuPaul, man.”
Holland’s answer was also ironic considering he went viral for dressing in drag and lip-syncing to “Umbrella” on “Lip Sync Battle.”
Twitter reactions ranged from shock and awe to sympathy.
IM DYING SJSJS BTICH THEY ASKED TOM HOLLAND WHO WOULD WIN RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE AND HIS ASS SAID “RDJ CAUSE HE HAS THE FASTEST CARS” FUCJDDJDJD
— sarah (@holloser) April 19, 2018
Now has distinct visual of Tom Holland going to a ‘Drag Race’ themed party in a little racing outfit, looking at all the wigs and high heels and going: “Where are the cars?”
— Cumberchicken (@Cumberchicken) April 18, 2018
Benedict’s reaction “ahhhhh” ?? pic.twitter.com/iEOa0RhzXZ
— echo (@woah_noel) April 19, 2018
I CANT BELIEVE I STAN HIM https://t.co/9h4jQ2FAtB
— hana? (@heejinsoIs) April 19, 2018
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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