D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce - Actor Profile

D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 22, 1981
Birth Place: Paris, Texas, USA

About D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce

Shangela Laquifa Wadley, commonly referred to as Shangela, is the stage name of D.J. Pierce, a professional drag queen, actor, television personality and comedian from Paris, Texas. Shangela is best known for competing on the 3rd and 4th seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, returning for the 3rd season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, as one of the hosts of HBO's We're Here, and for his role in the 2018 film A Star is Born.

D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Magic Hour Ricky Flop Similar →
2026 Lone Star Bull Jordan Flop Similar →
2023 Turn Up the Love: Connecting to Pride - Flop Similar →
2022 PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Shangela Is Shook Self Flop Similar →
2019 Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts Self (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2018 BEAT. Contour. Snatched. How Drag Queens Shaped the Biggest Makeup Trends Self Flop Similar →
2018 RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular Self - Contestant Flop Similar →
2018 A Star Is Born Drag Bar Emcee Super Hit Similar →
2018 Hurricane Bianca: From Russia with Hate Stephen Flop Similar →
2018 Forbidden - Super Hit Similar →
2016 Straight Outta OZ - Hit Similar →
2016 Bianca Del Rio Birthday Roast Self Flop Similar →
2016 Hurricane Bianca Stephen Average Similar →
2016 Dragged Himself Flop Similar →
2015 RuPaul's Drag Race: Green Screen Christmas Self Flop Similar →
2015 TupiniQueens Herself Flop Similar →
2015 Kiss Me, Kill Me Jasmine Flop Similar →
2015 Lavalantula Neils Elman (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2015 This Is Drag Self Flop Similar →
2013 Cinderoncé The Fairy Dragmother Super Hit Similar →
2013 R.I.P.D. Drag Queen Avatar (uncredited) Average Similar →
2013 LaQuifa is Halleloosin' It! Self / LaQuifa Flop Similar →
2013 Farah Goes Bang Bettina Super Hit Similar →
2013 Gone With the Wind Fabulous Hater Flop Similar →
2009 The Panty Man Young Poet Flop Similar →

D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce is "Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce acted in?

D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce?

Other notable films include "Forbidden", "Farah Goes Bang", and "Cinderoncé".

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