Episode 16
Billy Porter: The Star of "Pose" and "Kinky Boots" on Overcoming Adversity, Slaying the Red Carpet, and Staying Ready to be Ready
The Great Creators with Guy Raz · Guy Raz | Wondery
January 3, 20231h 12m
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Show Notes
Billy Porter is an Emmy, Tony and Grammy-award winning artist known for lighting up the red carpet with his incredible ensembles. But success did not come easy for Billy. He tells Guy about his years in obscurity, why he never stopped working on his craft, and what led to his big break.
Links from the show:
- Billy's best red carpet outfits (Elle)
- Music video for "Show Me"
- Music video for "Children"
- Solo show at Lincoln Center: "Kinky Boots" medley
- Billy as Pray Tell in "Pose"
- Billy sings "I Will Survive"
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