Jaida Essence Hall
Biography
Jaida Essence Hall is the stage name of Jared Johnson, an American drag performer, costume designer, and makeup artist, best known for winning the twelfth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. "Jaida" was the name a friend gave her the first time she did drag. "Essence" comes from when her boyfriend said she was "the essence of beauty." "Hall" comes from her drag mother, Tajma Hall.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Bring Back My Ghouls
2020

PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation
as Self (archive footage)
2022

Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2
as Self - Model
2020

Drive 'N Drag
as Self
2020

Drag Queen Christmas 2020
2020

Drive 'N Drag 2021: Behind The Scenes
as Self
2021

RuPaul's Drag Race: Bring Back My Ghouls
as Herself
2020

RuPaul’s Drag Race Live in Las Vegas 1000th Show
as Self - Performer
2025
TV Appearances

The Pit Stop
as Self
2016

RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Contestant
2009

Drag Me to Dinner
as Self - Drag Queen
2023

RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - Special Guest
2009

The View
as Self - Guest
1997

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
as Self - Lip Sync Assassin
2012

Trixie Motel
as Self
2022

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
2009

We're Here
as Self
2020

RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
as Self - Contestant
2010

RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - RuPaul's Drag Race Live! Performer
2009

Whatcha Packin'
as Self
2014
