So Fab: 13 Drag Queens as Celebrities

Queen Bey and Nicki Minaj like you've never seen them.

Shante, You Stay - Men celebrating women by wearing "drag" has been around since the beginning of time with some of the most glamorous celebrities, past and present, serving as its muses. In honor of the beauty and creativity of LGBT Pride we go from Coco Montrese giving her best Nicki Minaj to Shangela poppin' it like Queen Bey. Here are fabulous drag queens who magically become our favorite divas.  (Photos from left: Logo, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Shante, You Stay - Men celebrating women by wearing "drag" has been around since the beginning of time with some of the most glamorous celebrities, past and present, serving as its muses. In honor of the beauty and creativity of LGBT Pride we go from Coco Montrese giving her best Nicki Minaj to Shangela poppin' it like Queen Bey. Here are fabulous drag queens who magically become our favorite divas.  (Photos from left: Logo, Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Shangela as Beyoncé - Beyoncé's arguably considered the LGBT icon of this generation, so the stakes are pretty high on this one. Thankfully, the BeyHive won't be stinging Shangela anytime soon as she ***flawlessly executed 'Yoncé to the T. From the voluminous hair to the curve-hugging leotard, we've gotta say that we're crazy in love.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Shangela as Beyoncé - Beyoncé's arguably considered the LGBT icon of this generation, so the stakes are pretty high on this one. Thankfully, the BeyHive won't be stinging Shangela anytime soon as she ***flawlessly executed 'Yoncé to the T. From the voluminous hair to the curve-hugging leotard, we've gotta say that we're crazy in love.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Trinity Bonet as Whitney Houston - Now, not just anyone can do Nippy justice, so when portraying "the Voice," one better come correct. Trinity Bonet did just that, effortlessly slaying as Whitney Houston circa 1980s. The sequined evening gown, short 'cut and dramatic pose made this the perfect impersonation. Tens across the board!(Photo: Trinity Bonet via Instagram)

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Trinity Bonet as Whitney Houston - Now, not just anyone can do Nippy justice, so when portraying "the Voice," one better come correct. Trinity Bonet did just that, effortlessly slaying as Whitney Houston circa 1980s. The sequined evening gown, short 'cut and dramatic pose made this the perfect impersonation. Tens across the board!(Photo: Trinity Bonet via Instagram)

Roxxxy Andrews as Tamar Braxton - Fierce.com! Tamar Braxton, the youngest of the Braxton clan, has broken out into divadom and drag favorite Roxxxy Andrews definitely does her justice. The windswept blonde locs are one thing, but the hand movements and snappy tongue set it off completely.(Photo: Logo)

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Roxxxy Andrews as Tamar Braxton - Fierce.com! Tamar Braxton, the youngest of the Braxton clan, has broken out into divadom and drag favorite Roxxxy Andrews definitely does her justice. The windswept blonde locs are one thing, but the hand movements and snappy tongue set it off completely.(Photo: Logo)

Derrick Barry as Britney Spears - Britney, is that you? The pop star's 2001 snake-charming performance of her hit "Slave 4 U" is still etched in our minds and Derrick Barry's spot-on impersonation of the singer isn't helping. You are a true femme fatale, Derrick!(Photo: PNP/WENN.com)

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Derrick Barry as Britney Spears - Britney, is that you? The pop star's 2001 snake-charming performance of her hit "Slave 4 U" is still etched in our minds and Derrick Barry's spot-on impersonation of the singer isn't helping. You are a true femme fatale, Derrick!(Photo: PNP/WENN.com)

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Queen Justine as Whitney Houston - When you're as iconic as Whitney "the Voice" Houston, one impression just isn't enough. Queen Justine showed the world her take on the powerhouse vocalist in this snap before a performance — which we're pretty sure she killed. So who did it better? Queen or Trinity?(Photo: Queen Justine via Instagram)

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Queen Justine as Whitney Houston - When you're as iconic as Whitney "the Voice" Houston, one impression just isn't enough. Queen Justine showed the world her take on the powerhouse vocalist in this snap before a performance — which we're pretty sure she killed. So who did it better? Queen or Trinity?(Photo: Queen Justine via Instagram)

Deanglea as Mary J. Blige - Now, Mary's a tricky one. To authentically serve as the Queen of hip hop soul, one can't just whip on a wig, a sexy ensemble and strike a pose, there's a certain indescribable swag that needs to be applied. Deangela did her homework and definitely aced the exam with her rendition of Mother Mary. She even got the bop down!(Daavaaad via Youtube)

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Deanglea as Mary J. Blige - Now, Mary's a tricky one. To authentically serve as the Queen of hip hop soul, one can't just whip on a wig, a sexy ensemble and strike a pose, there's a certain indescribable swag that needs to be applied. Deangela did her homework and definitely aced the exam with her rendition of Mother Mary. She even got the bop down!(Daavaaad via Youtube)

Coco Montrese as Nicki Minaj - There are two Nicki Minaj eras to choose from: early, colorfully fierce Queen Barb and demurely sexy Onika. Drag queen vet Coco Montrese went for the former and she pulled no punches. Can anyone say "Super Bass" on steroids? We mean that in the best way, of course!(Photo: Logo)

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Coco Montrese as Nicki Minaj - There are two Nicki Minaj eras to choose from: early, colorfully fierce Queen Barb and demurely sexy Onika. Drag queen vet Coco Montrese went for the former and she pulled no punches. Can anyone say "Super Bass" on steroids? We mean that in the best way, of course!(Photo: Logo)

Coco Montrese as Janet Jackson - Coco's a pro, folks! To show you just how versatile she is, she switched things up with the quickness, trading the pink wig for a key earring, a la Miss Jackson. Give her a beat!(Photo: Logo)

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Coco Montrese as Janet Jackson - Coco's a pro, folks! To show you just how versatile she is, she switched things up with the quickness, trading the pink wig for a key earring, a la Miss Jackson. Give her a beat!(Photo: Logo)

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Chad Michaels as Cher - Whoa... we literally had to do a double take on this one. Chad Michaels always commits to his role as Cher from the chaps to the facial expressions — and contouring, of course. Even their names are kind of similar. Chad and Cher are a match made in drag-queen heaven.(Photo: Brian To/FilmMagic)

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Jaidynn Diore Fierce as Raven-Symoné - The RuPaul's Drag Race contestant slayed as provocative talk show host Raven-Symoné. Though Raven is definitely a chameleon with her look, Jaidynn went for the classic high ponytail. (Photo: Logo)

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Jaidynn Diore Fierce as Raven-Symoné - The RuPaul's Drag Race contestant slayed as provocative talk show host Raven-Symoné. Though Raven is definitely a chameleon with her look, Jaidynn went for the classic high ponytail. (Photo: Logo)

Ginger Minj as Adele - We doubt even Adele would be able to differentiate between a photo of herself and one of Ginger Minj portraying her on Drag Race. From the polished copper 'do to the heavy cat's eye liner, Ginger mirrored the Grammy winner exactly. She even put her comedy chops to good use in this performance, though we doubt Adele would laugh at being portrayed as a chain smoking, Twinkie-scarfing diva. Still, the performance was one that will go down in drag history. (Photo: Logo)

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Ginger Minj as Adele - We doubt even Adele would be able to differentiate between a photo of herself and one of Ginger Minj portraying her on Drag Race. From the polished copper 'do to the heavy cat's eye liner, Ginger mirrored the Grammy winner exactly. She even put her comedy chops to good use in this performance, though we doubt Adele would laugh at being portrayed as a chain smoking, Twinkie-scarfing diva. Still, the performance was one that will go down in drag history. (Photo: Logo)

Stacey Lane Matthews as Mo'Nique - Can there be an Oscar for best drag performance? If so, hand it over to Stacey Lane Matthews, who pretty much nailed Mo'Nique's character from Precious. The hair, the makeup, even the sweat suit — it was all working for Stacey Lane. And Drag Race judges agreed: Matthews won the competition with her portrayal. (Photo: Logo)

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Stacey Lane Matthews as Mo'Nique - Can there be an Oscar for best drag performance? If so, hand it over to Stacey Lane Matthews, who pretty much nailed Mo'Nique's character from Precious. The hair, the makeup, even the sweat suit — it was all working for Stacey Lane. And Drag Race judges agreed: Matthews won the competition with her portrayal. (Photo: Logo)

Sahara Davenport as Whitney Houston - Third time's the charm. This time, the late, great Sahara Davenport is the queen behind the fierce disguise. Whitney Houston's 1999 era was a big one — "Heartbreak Hotel," anyone? — so the asymmetrical bob was a must. Top it with a dark lip and a black button-down, and you're golden. It's right and it's OK!(Photo: Logo)

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Sahara Davenport as Whitney Houston - Third time's the charm. This time, the late, great Sahara Davenport is the queen behind the fierce disguise. Whitney Houston's 1999 era was a big one — "Heartbreak Hotel," anyone? — so the asymmetrical bob was a must. Top it with a dark lip and a black button-down, and you're golden. It's right and it's OK!(Photo: Logo)