Alaska Thunderfuck Biography: Net Worth, Parents, Age, Husband, Height, Kids, Family

Biography

Justin Andrew Honard, known as Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 or simply Alaska, is a celebrated American drag queen, singer, and performer born on March 6, 1985, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Rising to fame as the runner-up on RuPaul‘s Drag Race Season 5 and winner of All Stars Season 2, Alaska is celebrated for her sharp wit, bold style, and creative performances.

She has released five studio albums, including Anus (2015), Poundcake (2016), and Red 4 Filth (2022), and co-hosts the popular podcast Race Chaser with Willam.

A member of the drag group The AAA Girls, Alaska also starred in The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy Special (2021) and wrote a memoir, My Name’s Yours, What’s Alaska? (2021). Her drag name, inspired by a strain of cannabis, reflects her playful, boundary-pushing persona.

American drag queen
Alaska Thunderfuck
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Justin Andrew Honard
Stage Name:	Alaska Thunderfuck
Born:	6 March 1985 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Fort LeBoeuf High School, University of Pittsburgh
Height:	1.85 m
Parents:	Andrew Honard, Pam Honard
Siblings:	Cory Binney, Brooke Honard, Ryan Honard
Spouse:	Matthew Herrmann (en.)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Sharon Needles (2009-2013)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Drag Queen • Singer
Net Worth:	$3.4 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Justin Andrew Honard, known professionally as Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 or simply Alaska, was born on March 6, 1985, in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.

Her ethnicity is a mix of German, one-quarter French-Canadian, English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Irish, Scottish, Dutch, Swiss-German, and Danish. She is a Christian.

Alaska was born to parents Andrew Honard and Pam Honard and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. Her father, Andrew Emile Honard, tragically passed away in a motorcycle crash in 2022. Alaska grew up alongside her brother Cory Binney, with whom she later co-hosted the web series Bro’Laska. She also has an older sister named Brooke Honard and a younger brother named Ryan Honard.

For education, Alaska attended Fort LeBoeuf High School in Waterford, Pennsylvania, graduating in 2003. She then pursued theater studies at the University of Pittsburgh, where she honed his performance skills before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting and eventually embarking on her professional drag career.

Career

Justin Andrew Honard, widely recognized by the stage name Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 or simply Alaska, is an American drag queen, singer, actor, and media personality born on March 6, 1985, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Known for her bold humor, distinctive style, and contributions to queer culture, Alaska has become one of the most influential figures in modern drag.

Her breakthrough came with RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she finished as runner-up in Season 5 (2013) after auditioning for every prior season. She later returned to win RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 2 (2016), solidifying her status as a drag superstar.

The name “Alaska Thunderfuck” was inspired by a cannabis strain, and her persona was developed in Los Angeles after moving there to pursue acting. Finding the traditional audition circuit unfulfilling, she embraced drag, performing at West Hollywood’s Fubar and in Trannyshack shows under the mentorship of her drag mother Jer Ber Jones.

Early highlights included appearances at Palm Springs Gay Pride (2009) with Tammie Brown and Jer Ber Jones, and co-founding the drag troupe Haus of Haunt in Pittsburgh alongside Sharon Needles and Cherri Baum.

Alaska’s music career began with her debut album Anus (2015), featuring tracks like Your Makeup Is Terrible and Hieeee. She later released Poundcake (2016), Amethyst Journey (2018) with Jeremy Mikush, Vagina (2019), and Red 4 Filth (2022).

Her songs, often satirical and unapologetically camp, earned recognition from outlets such as Rolling Stone, which named Hieeee and Read U Wrote U among the “20 Best Songs By Drag Queens” in 2024. Alaska also performs with The AAA Girls (alongside Willam Belli and Courtney Act) and made history as one of the first drag queens to appear in American Apparel campaigns.

Beyond music, Alaska has explored acting and theater. She appeared in The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time (2018), Eastsiders (2012), and VH1’s Scared Famous (2017). She co-created and starred in Drag: The Musical off-Broadway and played Dr. Frank N. Furter in a 2013 production of The Rocky Horror Show.

In 2021, she headlined The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy Special on OutTV and published her memoir My Name’s Yours, What’s Alaska?. She has also starred in Dungeons and Drag Queens (2023, 2025) on Dropout’s Dimension 20, portraying Princess Foehammer.

Her entrepreneurial ventures include co-hosting the podcast Race Chaser with Willam Belli, co-founding the Moguls of Media podcast network, and producing shows like Very Delta and Hall & Closet.

She also launched the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition with Lola LeCroix, created the event series Divatronic in Brooklyn, introduced her own fragrance Red For Filth, and became a brand ambassador for SERV Vodka.

Alaska’s drag style—heavily influenced by Gianni Versace, Lady Gaga, and Marc Jacobs—is known for being daring, creative, and sometimes polarizing. Iconic looks such as Lil Poundcake remain fan favorites.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Alaska Thunderfuck
• Instagram: Alaska (@theonlyalaska5000)
• IMDb: Alaska Thunderfuck
• Facebook: Alaska 5000
• Twitter: Alaska Thunderfuck (@Alaska5000) / X
• YouTube: Alaska Thunderfuck

Personal Life

Justin Andrew Honard, widely known by her drag persona Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 or simply Alaska, was born on March 6, 1985, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

As of today, she is 40 years old. Alaska has never been married, does not have a husband or legal spouse, and has no biological or adopted children.

However, within drag culture, she is recognized as a drag mother to Nebraska Thunderfuck and Nevada Thunderfuck, whom she has mentored. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall, Alaska has long been admired for her striking stage presence.

Her most notable relationship was with fellow drag queen Sharon Needles (Aaron Coady). The two first connected on Myspace in December 2009 and began dating in 2010 when Alaska moved to Pittsburgh to live with Needles.

They were often regarded as the “royal drag couple” of RuPaul’s Drag Race after Needles won Season 4 (2012) and Alaska finished as runner-up in Season 5 (2013). Their romance lasted four years before ending in November 2013, reportedly after a heated altercation fueled by heavy drinking and drug use.

Alaska once referred to it as a “Tina Turner night” on the Hey Qween! podcast, though she later clarified on Feast of Fun that Sharon did not “beat the shit out of her” and that their split was mutual.

Despite the breakup, the pair maintained an amicable relationship, with Alaska publicly stating: “I will always love Sharon, and we will continue to be a part of each other’s lives.” Sharon Needles even appeared in Alaska’s 2015 music video “Hieeee,” reflecting their continued bond after parting ways.

Alaska is currently engaged to Matthew Herrmann.

Net Worth

Alaska Thunderfuck, whose real name is Justin Andrew Honard, has an estimated net worth of approximately $3.4 million.

Her wealth stems from a multifaceted career as a drag performer, recording artist, actor, and entrepreneur.

Notable sources of income include her runner-up finish on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5, winning All Stars Season 2 (with a $100,000 cash prize), music albums like Anus (2015) and Poundcake (2016), and singles such as “Your Makeup Is Terrible.”

Additionally, Alaska earns from touring, performing in shows like Stevie Forever and Red for Filth, her podcast Race Chaser, a fashion franchise, and endorsements with brands like American Apparel.