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Young people especially can see LGBTQ people surviving, thriving, and being celebrated for exactly who they are. I would say, you know, everybody who we worked with on the show, all of the heroes. However, I think probably the most surprising thing is that that show helped me accept myself, because it was the first time when my sexuality was actually not in the shadows and not cloaked with a bit of shame. Instead, it was out there in the open and being celebrated.

Though equestrian events were his initial interest, he had an innate understanding of fashion, and after earning graduating magna cum laude from Gettysburg College in , Kressley headed for New York City to pursue a career as a stylist. From to , he worked for Ralph Lauren in its men's sportswear division before moving into corporate advertising, which entailed designing the company's retail campaigns and styling for domestic and international men's fashion shows. The show's unique mix of advice and camp humor made it a must-see for fashion aspirants and general audiences alike, and earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program in ; more importantly, it minted the "Fab Five," as the consultants were dubbed, as celebrities, though only Kressley and food consultant Ted Allen, who later hosted "Chopped" Food Network, , were able to parlay that into lasting media careers. Kressley was already a staple of talk shows and entertainment news as a fashion critic, as well as a regular judge of pageant competitions when "Queer Eye" ran its course, but in , he earned his own series as host and producer of "How to Look Good Naked" Lifetime, , which provided the network with its biggest premiere viewership in its history.

This spring, he and dancehall diva Kristine W are touring with a new live show, Stand Up with a Twist. During the peak of Queer Eye , we did the same events and we really just like each other. Known primarily for his appearances on TV, Kressley says the live performance aspect of his Stand Up with a Twist show affords him the perfect scenario in which to connect with an audience. I love working with an audience and honestly, the smaller the better.

Learn about his love life, partner, and career highlights in this exclusive feature! Prepare to be dazzled, entertained, and inspired by the one and only Carson Kressley! A true multi-talented icon, Carson rose to fame with his unforgettable role on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and has since become a household name. Known for his wit, charm, and impeccable style, Carson has wowed audiences on TV, in film, and as a celebrated author.