Carson Kressley

Carson Kressley is an Emmy Award-winning television personality, style expert, fashion designer, interior designer, and New York Times bestselling author with a career spanning television, fashion, and philanthropy.

Kressley began his career as an independent stylist, working with major designers including Ralph Lauren before transitioning to television. He gained widespread recognition as a star on Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," which won a Primetime Emmy Award. Kressley has collaborated with Oprah Winfrey and contributed to shaping American fashion and personal style. His television hosting credits include Lifetime's "How to Look Good Naked," ABC's "True Beauty," and appearances as a fashion critic on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America.

Kressley has competed on reality television programs such as NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice," Food Network's "Celebrity Cupcake Wars," ABC's "Celebrity Family Feud," and "Dancing with the Stars," where he raised awareness and donations for various charities. His interior design show "Get a Room with Carson & Thom" reunited him with "Queer Eye" co-star Thom Filicia. He also won "America's Favorite Houseguest" on "Celebrity Big Brother."

Kressley serves as a judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race," a highly awarded reality show in television, and appears across the RuPaul franchise, including "All Stars" and "Secret Celebrity" editions. He regularly hosts Live with Kelly, has served as a fashion commentator for the Academy Awards, and appears on game shows and competition programs including BBQ Brawl, Beat Bobby Flay, 25 Words or Less, $100K Pyramid, and Pictionary.

In addition to his work in entertainment and fashion, Kressley is an active philanthropist and equestrian, having achieved World Champion status with American Saddlebred show horses and participating in the annual Rose Bowl Parade. He serves on the board of directors for Cyndi Lauper's True Colors United, supporting homeless LGBT youth, and is involved with the American Humane Society.