Rosé had only a few lines as the Cop & Legendary Queen in Maxxie LaWow, but gave us EVERYTHING. Two distinct voices, fearless comic timing, & so many hilarious ad-libs that several made the final film. A brilliant actor and an absolute joy to direct. 💖🎙️ #SameActorBTW #Rosé #MaxxieLaWow #filmmaking

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 6d ago

A Scottish Cop. An over-the-top drag queen. SAME ACTOR, BTW. 🤯💖 Rosé serves double-duty in Maxxie LaWow—from “The 12 Days of Gay Christmas” to Legendary Queen’s fabulous rants! Streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV & Fandango. #SameActorBTW #Rosé #MaxxieLaWow #Animation #IndieFilm #LGBTQFilm #Pride

I've seen Jinkx & DeLa perform together in SF several times, including Drag Becomes Her with Peaches Christ. There's something surreal about going from being in the audience... to directing them in my own animated film. They're as funny, talented, & generous as you'd hope.

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 2w ago

✨ Fun fact! Real-life besties Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme play the hilariously dramatic duo Betty & Babs in "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero." 🎬 Streaming now on Amazon, Apple TV & more. What do you love about these two legendary queens? 👑 #SameActorBTW #MaxxieLaWow #JinkxMonsoon #BenDeLaCreme

One of the joys of making Maxxie LaWow was watching our cast make these characters their own. Rosé had an absolute blast voicing Legendary Queen, and so many of her improvised lines were just too good not to keep. I hope she makes you smile as much as she makes me. 💜 #MaxxieLaWow #Legendary

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 3w ago

She is fashion. She is grace. She is all up in your face. 💜 Meet Legendary Queen, voiced by the fabulous Rosé from RuPaul's Drag Race. Tag the legendary queen in your life. 👑✨ Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero is streaming now. #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueen

One of the themes of Maxxie LaWow is embracing your authentic self... even when things don't go exactly as planned. So naturally, Legendary Queen had to put her own spin on this iconic viral moment, inspired by the fabulous Kyran Thrax (from Drag Race UK 6). 👑💖 Hope it gives you a laugh today!

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 4w ago

Not every reveal goes according to plan... 😂 Take a lesson from the one & only Legendary Queen:
If you fall, strike a pose, own the moment, & keep shining. Nobody can take away your sparkle. ✨ Tag someone who needs this reminder today. #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueen #DragReveal #Pride #Inspiration

This scene has always meant a lot to me. As queer people, it's easy to compare our journeys to someone else's. Mama Mumu reminds us there's no "right" timeline. Your time is the right time. Remember that, honey. ✨ #Pride #MaxxieLaWow #Inspiration

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · last mo.

Your time is the right time. 💜 Mama Mumu reminds us that every journey is unique, and every one of us is worthy of celebrating. Remember that, honey. ✨ Celebrate Drag. Celebrate Queer Voices. 🌈 #MaxxieLaWow #Pride #Inspiration

As a filmmaker, I hope every story we tell leaves people feeling a little stronger than before. Thank you, Sheryl Lee Ralph, for these timeless words. It felt only right to let Mama Mumu pay tribute to them. If someone came to mind while watching this, send it to them. Happy Pride. 🌈💜 #Pride

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · last mo.

Who needs to hear Sheryl Lee Ralph's message today? ❤️ Send it to them. A simple reminder that they're loved, they're enough, and they deserve to love what they see. Happy Pride. 🌈 Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero is streaming now. #MaxxieLaWow #Pride2026 #pride

🌈 Happy Pride! 🌈 Pride is a celebration of how far we've come—and a reminder that we're strongest when we stand together. Gay, bi, lesbian, trans, non-binary, queer, drag artists, allies... no one gets left behind. Keep shining. Keep showing up. Keep unleashing your inner shero. 💖✨ #Pride #Pride2026

One thing I've learned: never assume people know how much they mean to you. Tell them. Pride Month is a great time to remind the people you love just how much they're appreciated. 🌈💖

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Everyone deserves love & respect, honey! Send this to all the fabulous folks in your life that you R.E.S.P.E.C.T. with all of your heart! Enjoy this loving tribute to Aretha Franklin, and watch "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super Shero," now streaming! Happy Pride! 💋💋 #MaxxieLaWow #Pride #Respect

Double the Monét. Double the glamour. Double the reason to celebrate. 💖✨ Stream Maxxie LaWow and catch Stop! That! Train! on the big screen! #StopThatTrain #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueen #Animation #IndieFilm #LGBTQFilm #Pride #Pride2026

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Don't hold back, baby. Tell it to me gay! 🌈✨ Today's mash-up celebrates the fabulous Monét X Change, who appears in both Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero & Stop! That! Train!—opening in theaters today. Stream Maxxie LaWow & catch Stop! That! Train! on the big screen! 💖 #StopThatTrain #MaxxieLaWow

The secret origin story of my campy indie animated film, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero! 💅💋🌈💖✨

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Every superhero has an origin story. From a lifelong love of superheroes to creating one that finally reflects who I am. Inspired by RuPaul's Drag Race, this is a story about representation, identity, and embracing your true self. 🌈✨ From creator, director, producer Anthony Hand. #MaxxieLaWow

NEW YORK, ARE YOU READY? ✨🦸‍♀️ Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero will be screening 2x on June 26 as part of Heroes Within, an incredible exhibit celebrating LGBTQ+ youth and the superheroes they already are. 🌈 1 PM Screening + panel discussion 🧁 6 PM Encore screening 📍 Positive Exposure Gallery, NYC

Watch the Maxxie transformation come to life — From early storyboards to final animation. This behind-the-scenes look reveals how each layer—animation, color, lighting & effects—builds the magic step by step. 🌈 "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming! #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #lgbtq

Animator Rob with the squeeky chair is back for another behind the scenes video!

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Meet Rob Reilly ✨ Animator & Character Designer on Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero. From Simon & Jae to the scene-stealing Mama Mumu & drag villain Dyna Bolical, Rob helped bring some of the film’s most memorable characters to life. Watch now! #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #AnimatedFilm

Love drag? Love animation? Love queer stories? 👀 Meet Bill, Head of Story & Animation Director 🎬 “The most fun film I’ve ever worked on!” Get ready to smile 😄✨ "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming! (Plus Amazon, iTunes, Tubi, etc.) #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #AnimatedFilm

We loves us some Pollo Del Mar!! @pollodelmarfans.bsky.social

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Meet Pollo Del Mar ✨ San Francisco drag royalty & pro wrestler. (For realz!) She’s a self-proclaimed drag legend (& we’re not arguing), & a lifelong fan of superheroes who knows how powerful it is to see yourself reflected on screen. "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming! #MaxxieLaWow

We need more demon kitties, don't we??

Maxxie LaWow - Official Account@maxxielawow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

They only appear briefly in Maxxie LaWow… but the Demon Kitties have their own story. Chasing the wig. Lurking in the background. Waiting for their moment to pounce. 🐾 Minimal screen time. Maximum impact. "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming! #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #lgbtq

Animator Lamont Wayne spills a behind-the-scenes secret! From Easter eggs to hidden details to inside jokes, Maxxie LaWow is full of surprises. Watch and see what YOU can find! Watch "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming! #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #AnimatedFilm #lgbtq

Meet Rob Reilly ✨ Animator & Character Designer on Maxxie LaWow From character design to animation, Rob helped shape the film's look. Rob could “anime up” any scene. Ex: A transformation inspired by magical girl moments. You’ll know it! Watch on Dekkoo! #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #AnimatedFilm

The score for Maxxie LaWow was nearly finished… but something didn’t feel right. Composer Dave Volpe shares why he pushed for a live orchestra— and how that decision changed everything. 🎼✨ Watch "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" on Dekkoo #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #AnimatedFilm #lgbtq

Meet Pollo Del Mar ✨ San Francisco drag legend with impeccable taste in villains 💅 Because when Dyna Bolical shows up… you already know they had it coming. Watch "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming on Dekkoo! #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #AnimatedFilm #lgbtq

Composer Dave Volpe shares what makes Maxxie LaWow so special— a story of identity, transformation, and finding your power. 🌈🎼 Watch "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming on Dekkoo! #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #AnimatedFilm #lgbtq

Serving looks. Serving chaos. Serving villain realness. 💅🏾😈 Meet Dyna Bolical— Ambitious cosmetics executive. She plays for keeps. Watch "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming on Dekkoo! #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #AnimatedFilm #lgbtq

The Power of a Live Film Score 🎼 A film score is something you feel more than you hear. That’s why we chose a live symphony orchestra. It brought the whole film to life in a way we didn’t expect. What a difference it made. Watch "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" on Dekkoo! #DoYouDekkoo

Meet Karen Drastal ✨ Animation Director, Editor, and Co-founder of Chubby Beagle Productions From pre-visualization through post-production, she helped bring Maxxie LaWow to life and shape the final film you see on screen. An incredible creative force behind the project. #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow

Meet Avi Roque ✨ You may know them as "Raine Whispers" from The Owl House. Now they’re bringing their incredible talent to Maxxie LaWow as "Igor," Dyna Bolical’s endlessly patient henchman. Funny, versatile & a total scene-stealer… we need more Avi everywhere. 💖 #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #lgbtq

Maxxie LaWow is Deliciously Queer… With a deliciously diverse cast, drag performers in leading roles, and queer creatives shaping everything from script to score, this film was made by our community, for our community. 🌈✨ Watch "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming on Dekkoo! #DoYouDekkoo

Maxxie's Superpower Was There All Along ✨ How one transformation became something much bigger. A reminder that the real superpower is already within us. Watch "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero" now streaming on Dekkoo! #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #AnimatedFilm #lgbtq

Welcome to the world of Maxxie LaWow! Where drag, superheroes, and self discovery collide in an indie award winning animated musical fantasy film. Watch now on Dekkoo. #DoYouDekkoo #MaxxieLaWow #DragQueens #AnimatedFilm #lgbtq

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How I Accidentally Taught My Cat Two Dozen Words

My cat, Bailey, understood about two dozen words and phrases.

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Attended the taping of Naomi Grossman's one woman show, "America Whore Story," Thursday night in Palm Springs with my actor friend Tom Grissinger. Naomi is known for playing Pepper in the second and fourth season of the the TV series "American Horror Story."