1. What is James St James Net Worth?
James St James is an American television personality, author and actor. He has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He has earned his wealth from his various endeavors in the entertainment industry, including acting, writing books and appearing on television shows.
St James first gained fame as a professional drag queen in the late 1990s when he appeared on the MTV show “The Grind.” He went on to star in the cult classic movie “Party Monster,” which was based on his life story. After this, he became a regular fixture on television shows such as “The Surreal Life,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Celebrity Big Brother.”
In addition to his acting career, St James also wrote two books: Disco Bloodbath and Freak Show. His books have been praised for their frankness about LGBT issues and for their humorous take on popular culture.
2. James St James Early Life
James St James was born in Los Angeles, California in 1969. He was raised by his mother who worked as a real estate agent. From an early age, he had an interest in fashion and the performing arts which eventually led him to pursue a career in show business.
As a teenager, St James attended Hollywood High School where he studied drama and dance classes while also working part-time jobs to make ends meet. After graduating high school, he moved to New York City where he began working as a club kid at various venues throughout Manhattan’s nightlife scene. It was during this time that he developed his outrageous style which would become his trademark look later on in life.
3. James St James Career
In 1993, St James began working for the popular teen magazine Sassy as a writer and editor. After two years at Sassy he left to pursue a career as a professional drag queen where he quickly gained fame as one of the most outrageous personalities in New York City’s underground club scene. This notoriety eventually led him to appear on MTV’s The Grind which further increased his profile among young adults across America.
After The Grind ended its run in 1998, St James continued making appearances on television shows such as “The Surreal Life,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Celebrity Big Brother.” In 2003 he released his first book Disco Bloodbath which detailed his experiences as a club kid during the late 1990s and early 2000s. This book was followed by Freak Show (2006) which explored similar themes from an even more personal perspective than its predecessor did.
Today, St James continues to work as an author, actor and television personality while also maintaining strong ties with the LGBT community through various charities and organizations that support gay rights causes around the world. His estimated net worth of $2 million is largely attributed to these various endeavors throughout his career thus far.