Julian Grey: Porn's A Drag
Article written by Alexander Rodriguez, host of On the Rocks with Alexander
Adult film star Julian Gray is among the latest in adult films stars coming out as a drag queen. Following along the footsteps Dakota Payne as Gemini Dai, Steven Lee as MascKara, and Liam Riley as Bambi, Julian Gray has recently flooded his social media with pics of his drag persona, Camilla Grande. Steaming up the adult film world, this spitfire Latin is now steaming up the drag world with big hair and big heels.
Julian started in the industry as a go-go dancer, often appearing in his Andrew Christians and hanging out with the AC models when they make their appearances at the clubs Julian performs at. His smile is a attractive as his round booty and now he can mix his sensuality, sexuality, and artistic background into his drag persona. At the risk of losing his porn fan base, Camilla is here to stayโฆand slay!
We chatted with Julian as he applied his lashes shoot and tucked his considerable Latin meat back for his latest photoshoot:
How did you get into the adult film world?
I was approached while I was go-go dancing one night at my local bar in Phoenix. I was twerking and this guy came up and asked if I would consider being in porn. At first, I was very hesitant but Iโm like, you only live once! He gave me his info and the rest is history.
What are your favorite things about filming a sex scene?
Getting paid to have sex with beautiful men, duh!
What are your least favorite things about filming a sex scene?
The long hours, itโs seriously 8-5!
What is love and dating for you like in your personal life?
Itโs very difficult to find someone who can handle that not only am I a go-go dancer, Iโm also an adult film star. No one takes you very serious and there can be a lot of insecurities.
Do you think ethnic diversity is getting better in mainstream porn?
Oh absolutely! Thereโs all types of porn these days - bear, twink, Latin, and interracial which makes me happy because not everyone wants to see a two muscle guys having sex all the time, it gets boring!
How did you get into the drag world?
I did drag for the first time in 2010 and I fell in love with it. I stopped for a long time because the support wasnโt there and I was made fun of a lot. I was told to stick to my lane which sucks to not have that support from my community but since pandemic, it gave me the time to really think about what I want for myself and it was time to give it a shot again. The support, now, has been incredible. Now I have a drag family - my drag mother Espressa Grandรฉ (sheโs Miss Gay AZ) and my brother Benny Blessed, and my sister Rita.
Are you afraid that some of your porn fans won't want to see you in drag?
Absolutely! That was definitely one of my concern,s but Iโm an entertainer and I just donโt care what people think anymore. Itโs time to do me. If they donโt like it, somebody else will.
What has been the hardest thing about doing drag?
Tucking! Oh bitch, I get light headed sometimes, I donโt know how drag queens do it, but Iโm loving it!
What do you want to focus on more - and why: your adult career or your drag career?
Definitely my drag career. Like I said, itโs something Iโve always wanted to do. Iโve always had a passion for the art of drag you can do so many things there are no rules
What is a challenge that you would add to Drag Race that you would win hands down!
Give me a pole dancing challenge, Iโd slay for sure!
What does your family think about your adult career? Your drag career?
I donโt speak to my family, they donโt agree with my lifestyle and I havenโt spoken to them in about 13 years. Iโve made peace with it, but I have my drag family that supports me and thatโs all I need.
You have also worked as a go-go dancer. If you were to write a rule book on tipping a go-go boy, what would the top three rules be?
Always give money as a tip - not a drink, you want see more, you gotta pay more, and never smack a dancers ass when tipping!
If you were to design a pair of Andrew Christian underwear, what would they look like?
I would design a nude pair with different types of glitter on it!
