Inside Drag Queen Alyssa Edwards' Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest
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- In this episode of Open Door, drag star Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson gives us a tour of his home. He also lets his drag alter ego Alyssa Edwards out of her room where "she wakes, she prays, and she slays all day" to take us inside her dressing room.
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" i chat with all my neighbors before they call the police "
- alyssa edwards , 2018
That’s me before I have a party we do NOT need at buffoonery, crimes, misdemeanors or felonies up in here, up in here!
Wigs wigs and more wigs ON THE FLOOR! GASP! Representing money well spent yet few wigheads girl you need an organizer or a quick run to the container store! Love and adore you Alyssa!
samara covington 💔 hey at least he’s considerate, I’ve seen some nightmare neighbors
😂😂😂
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This video really brought to light that Justin and Alyssa are two completely different people. The switch was real.
Sharon Bartolo Beyoncé has Sasha, Justin has Alyssa. Make sense!
@@MiniM69 yup
I agree.. Even the switching of voice
And realisation that Justin is freaking Hot ❤️
No they aren't they are expressing themselve they just look different.
I actually forgot that Alyssa Edwards is a man...
Oops...
😂Me too
LOL right?!
Real fish
It caught me off guard to see her not dressed as Alyssa!
So refreshing to see a home that is actually relatable for once
10/10 poor kids can't relate lol
Except that pool though 💀
@@amandajlott91 literally what I'm saying lol this isn't relatable at all 😂😂 y'all wanna see my $650 rent a month apartment?? Let's talk relatable
I tho k it’s relatable bc we have seen it on every furniture store showroom. Where was the personality?
Yes, to a tasteless, tacky, suburbanite.
Omg in her make up room she has my drawing that I gave her like 4 years ago T_T
Which one is it?
@@delphiniriddle215 😂😂😂😂😂 I was looking for it too
@@delphiniriddle215 4:53 you see the crown? ok, the 3rd drawing to the right ( the one with the orange background on the drawing lol)
i still remember the meet and greet were i gave it to her, she was so nice!
the people at the event wanted to take only group photos to make thing quicks and she was like "no, they can have individual photos". alyssa is a dream!
@@rogeliogonzalez3300 are you talking about the big one? With the orange in it. That is amazing! It looks just like her. You're very talented 😊
@@ladyred6009 not the big one. the small one with the orange background
I remember when she would say that she would live from house to house not knowing where her next paycheck would come from and now she got it all work hard YALLL
Only 1 man of 2,400 people replied... and his name is me
Er... her name
It's not easy gay hard
❤️❤️❤️
When did you she say that Sam?
He is one of the nicer queens. Lots of spunk without a negative attitude
Which is why I never understood why she got on Phi Phi’s nerves so much lol must be the jealousy
@@arvin8050 Ugh Phi Phi 🙄🙄🙄
What do you mean by he is one of the nicer queens? Nice as in friendly ?
Even during his feud with Coco the cattiest he ever got was saying “look how orange you look” and I really don’t think there was any malice behind it.
He is an inspiration, for sure
Alyssa saying she wants a nice quiet family neighborhood before explaining the crazy pride parties she throws and the endless full volume karaoke is the level of chaos I aspire to.
I'm sorry, I wasn't prepared for the fact that The Haus of Edwards celebrates holidays together, that's amazing.
Well, why wouldn't they? They are a family :)
Oh god I could imagine Laganja at Christmas that would be horrible
Yea they do, he has expressed multiple times that they are his real family. I think its amazing that he does it.
Shook to the core
@@snowlydropz1098 Don't judge the man behind the drag ma'am
I love how his accent goes from *thicc to thin to thicc*
Hourglass ⏳
Lol
🤣❤
If Alyssa ever retires from drag, I hope she becomes a cruise director. Seriously, she was the perfect amount of fun and energy.
SHE???
@@nxbxxha_1764omg shut up girl wtf are you watching a video about a drag queen for
@@nxbxxha_1764when referring to a drag persona we use that characters pronouns, she wasn’t talking about Justin she was talking about Alyssa
“Miss Woman, are you there?”
Lol
Oh my lord that pool, I can just imagine how fun those pool parties would be.
Bethany Christensen Right !!!
It looks like it has stairs inside and I just imagine hitting my toes on them and it doesn't feel worth it not at all
All I could think was I’d have to get a hotel room everytime there was a pool party. This old man likes peace and quiet but I love her so I’d be accepting of it.
"When I come home from a long day of dancing with the dance mom's I like to come home and watch my favorite show on Netflix *me* "
God I love her 😂😂
Just vibing man that’s a guy
@@tabbydarling we call "him" a she cuz his career is a drag queen silly billy
@@angenibizi1235 Silly Billy
Ayeee a new phase
I Love it!!! Hah
He has a beautiful home! It’s simple, classic, and not cluttered with expensive ugly furniture. It looks so cozy! 😍
and super facilities! I like!
Completely goals! :D
"expensive ugly " such a way with words , you have .
Right, it’s cluttered with cheap ugly furniture.
@@PDC1987 Not exactly cluttered though I found them ugly too. Still love him
I love it!!! He reminds me of my first gay friend when I came out in 88, name Charlie. We were so close until people that we were a couple. We had tons of inside jokes and we could make each other laugh without saying a word. He did drag, but not for fame, but to entertain his creative side. In 97, I moved back to LA and he stayed in Santa Barbara. 20 plus years came and went, (us both living our lives) and when I turned 50 a group of my friends from the 90's got together in Santa Barbara to help me celebrate. Sadly, in September 2019. I got word that Charlie had passed away from an diagnosed brain tumor, in his husband's arms. I'm glad we had the that last evening together on my birthday. Before we parted and said goodbye, I looked him in the eyes and said I love you! I thought we would go into getting older together. Joshing each other about me losing my hair and he, coloring his grey roots "Charlielocks" red. That laughter is now silent and those memories only play out in my mind. But to whom ever reads this and has a friend like my Charlie, keep him or her close. Remember every detail about your time together and don't take any laughter or giggle for granted. Because one day, you'll be the sole keeper of those memories.
Much Love!
Willie
I love this! It is so beautifully written, thankyou for sharing your memories of your friend with us 🥰
Was charlie from dallas by chance ?
Thank you for sharing your beautiful friend Charlie with us.The way you describe him I know he had a loving heart and spirit...
May Charlie continue to Rest In Paradise🙏🙌😇❤
😭😭😭😭
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Warmed my heart to see her have art from her fans pinned on the wall
Ikr 🙏🏻
I love Alyssa/Justin because she/he is a hard-worker but you can tell that she values family, her friends, and well-being, especially in an industry riddled with addiction and dark-sideness. I love that she takes her hustle seriously and doesn't compromise her values.
are you insane?
The house of Edwards on Christmas:
Alyssa: “Yall ready for some presen-“
Laganja: “YEEESSS GAAAWWWDDDDD💁🏼♀️”
A lot of death drops
"I'm a very simple guy in a simple home in Mesquite, Texas."
Alyssa Edwards proving you can be classy EVEN IN MESQUITE.
The way he is able to engage with the camera... just WOW ❤️
I like that he designed the best part of the house himself
He sounded so proud of his pool 💛
Excellent comment
Yes!!!
I like that pool. It's actually the only part of the house that looks designed at all.
i fully expected his home to be over the top , colorful, glittery.
i didn’t know she was a suburban woman 🤣
He is just so effortlessly funny. He’s just one of those people that makes me laugh no matter what
Legend! Who wouldn’t want a zen house when your career is all sparkles and colors. Love the style!
Aaaaand, wish Alyssa could be back in All Stars 4.
she already came back in all stars 2
I will Change My Name If I Get 100k subs well she can come back back back back AGAIN!! 😂😂
Depressed Gay Sassy Italian Realness you forgot a back
*BACKROLLS*
I will Change My Name If I Get 100k subs hahaaa!!’
Alyssa has to be one of my top fave drag queens. Hands down. Such a light hearted spirit. Not as mean as the others.
"Don't dream it
Be it"
I love the Rocky Horror Picture Show to heanyyyy
She’s like a Mom and Dad in one 🥰 I bet she gives the best advice 😍
I actually like that they did this. It's nice to get a peek into other people's lives especially when their private lives are so different from their public personas. Is the house incredible, and AD worthy? Well probably not, however, it's a realistic home attainable by many. Plus it gives people who live similarly ideas on how they can change, improve, and/or decorate their own homes since we get to see a little bit of how this person decorates. Justin seems like a very nice person (I honestly have no idea who he is other than what is shared on this video), and he seems like someone who would be fun to hang out with and just sit and have a meal and good conversation with. Thanks for this!
Kimberly Newsom You should watch his show on Netflix!!! Dancing Queen - he runs his own dance studio for kids it’s so fun and great!
@@PeukinsPoint I'll have to check it out -thanks for letting me know!
I mean, why follow AD if they post not AD worthy houses? This video with that house doesnt make sense to me, very average looking house.
He is from RuPaul's Drag Race (Season 5 and All Stars Season 2). You should check him out there. He is lots of fun!
Well said!!!
Justin deserves all of his success, a beautiful home and still very humble! ♥️
There is no version of this person that is not simply adorable, lovable, and fabulous
i am actually surprised that, being so extra, she could fit all her drag stuff into one room xD also, that back yard, tho! ♥
That pool is EVERYTHING!
I bet each of those wigs strewn on the floor was worth $5k 😂
No lol. Wigs aren't cheap, and Alyssa is known for having nice wigs overall, her average wig is probably $100-250 but she has some really exquisite, human-hair, lace-fronts that would run from $500-$1000. Very pricey, but not $5000 lol. Lady Gaga's wigs weren't even $5k.
No hers is $450 ours is 35$
@@cypruslavigne7419 actually, as a wigmaker, hand made custom human hair wigs can cost up to 5000.
Wigs for drag require a lot or hair which can cost up to 2000 and that's only the materials, not the working hours.
Doubtful unless they’re wearing Beyoncé style human wigs or Rihanna weaves they’re only a couple hundred I deal with the same wig stylists and it’s always 100-300 for a nice styled wig. Note for something super fancy and custom. If you can style them you can get them off amazon for 50-70 dollars for a nice thick wig
Wow lol
Justin/Alyssa seems so sweet. What a lovely home. The photos in his bedroom touched my heart.
Imagine being the neighbours “with kids that catch the bus”( as she says) and ur next door neighbour is throwing a 65 person drag queen pool party 😂😂 I ain’t hating .. I wish ! Lmaooo
Queen is getting paid.
Well she should! She worked hard to get there!
@olivia bettineski That's true but I don't know why....
@olivia bettineski Hahaha no they are not. Not in Austin.
@@mareikepfahl987 not in big cities lol,,, i know from experience
@olivia bettineski not in big cities lol,,, i know from experience
OH MY GOD ALYSSA LIVES IN A MCMANSION
Yeaaa i realized it too
That's a regular Texas home! We like to do it big down here!
@@vlsay4what okay that so nice to know lol
It was surprising to me she didn’t have a gaudy over the top unnecessary house. I think it’s great how smart she is with her money tbh. Look at that amazing pool! She’s enjoying herself and being smart! Also her house is still beautiful
“Jeffery star’s blood sugar.”
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“oooOOp that’s it.”
😂✨
My favourite part of this video. I cannot. 😂👌
I love Alyssa Edwards/Justin. He's so adorable and she's so beautiful!
What an incredible home he has!
his house is GORGEOUS! Not too big, just the right size and beautiful 😍
Yes truly lovely house blessings
I keep forgetting that drag queens have regular lives outside of drag
Alyssa how much glitter do u want?
Alyssa: Yes
I just adore Justin and Alyssa ❤️ He knows exactly what he is doing. He bought a beautiful, warm, inviting home where he wanted to be, a family oriented neighborhood. Neighbors being the operative word. He doesn't want to live in some sprawling mansion with acres of land, or a New York apartment. He is right where he wants to be at this time in his life. Justin, you are just the greatest!
I wish Alyssa was my pastor
I would go to Every service in that church
@@rachet4444 yes so true ha ha lol
“Crowned, Sashed, and Sceptered!” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
OMG!! This house is definitely a house I would aspire to live in. It's not too big like the one's you see in the Vogue videos, but it's rather very comfortable, refreshing and fun. It's definitely a place you can happily call your home. I am so happy for Alyssa! Love you girl!
That red accent wall in the dining room 😍 we love an HGTV queen
I would never have guessed that the backyard looks like that just from the front. It's like an island. So cool...
"and my friends are like, are you gonna decorate your bedroom?"
"and I though about it"
"no."
I always appreciate drag queens who strive to maintain an identity in and out of drag. Seeing how much of a divide between identities is honestly awe inspiring
I forget drag queens have real names and when he introduced himself I was like "wtf is a Justin Johnson"
“don’t dream it be it”
-rocky horror picture show
Thank you. I was waiting for someone else to say it
5:51
This man just seems so genuine and grateful In every clip I’ve seen of him talking about his life
"Miss Woman, are you in there?"
Im ded
Sweetie I am 65 female. I I truly love and hold you in value as a wonderful person.
You've work so hard to get were you are. And you Very much deserve it. You've had to over come so much. And you've done it with elaquience.i hope I spelled that right.
Your no#1 to me in so many ways.
You are a Gift from God. I love and wish you love and the best forever.
Sincerely, Chis, (crazy nana from Wisconsin
Thank you for the high light. It means alot to know your listening. Love you.
Eloquence.....sorry had to lol x
@@kellywalsh30 it's ok I'm 65 with a mass on my brain, so spelling slips me often.
But according to the medical community, laughter increases your live span. So I'm happy I made you laugh.😊💕
My intention was’nt to be horrible i just laughed with you as i often misspell words and was actually suprised i knew how to spell eloquence correctly lol x
@@kellywalsh30 no its ok. I get it often because of it. But I do strongly believe laughter is a good medicine. Beside if one can't laugh at them self they have no sence of humor. It's just them voices I hear that piss me off. LOL.HÈEEEEEEEEEE 😆 HAVE A Great day. Nana from Wisconsin
It's inoperable by the way. But it won't kill me.
Chris Abitz bless you hunni xxxxxx
A few things different from his Netflix show. In that he had only just purchased the house yet here he says he has hosted quite a lot. He didn't have the beautiful outdoor area in the show either. Looks beautiful. Plus he was looking for love in the show. Here he seems to have a long term partner. Things are getting better every day. Congrats Alyssa.
i love justin's simplicity and his house are so cozy and relatable.
“She is crowned, sashed and sceptered.”
Ok so based on the comments it's normal in America to own this kind of house to the extent of calling it plain and worthless? Y'all rich lmao (and by the way I think it's still interesting to see how people decide to style their living space even if it's not grand and designer made)
Seriously. I live in Texas. I see that particular style of house in the upper middle class suburban neighborhoods. You have to have some dough for something like this. It's not a 'standard' or 'simple' house at all.
ain't none of the people saying this is rich. This is an upper class home just shy of being considered a mansion. I bet this property was nothing shy of a million dollars, and that's not taking into consideration the $100k+ he spent renovating the backyard and creating that pool.
This is in no way a "normal house" in America. Texans might be used to big houses because their motto is "everything is bigger in Texas". But for most Americans this is nowhere near the type of house people live in. I think the reason people are knocking this house is because (they're probably well off themselves) and the house is a little borderline "McMansion" (look up the definition if you don't know what it means). It's kind of like a house parading as a "mansion" when it's really just a cheaply built big house. But with that said, a lot of Americans would feel rich living in that house.
Cyprus Lavigne he’s from Texas, so this is 400-650k. Still a lot, but it’s definitely not as expensive as other states.
FalleNstaR I was raised in New England (Massachusetts) and this is what the houses looked like in my neighborhood, and I considered myself to be pretty middle class. Someone even had an ice rink in their backyard lol. I’m guessing houses like these are pretty standard across some parts of the us.
"I chat will all my neighbors before they all call the police". 🤣🤣🤣
I love the way he decorated it. I'm glad he kept Alyssa and Justin's taste separate. Nothing overdone and gaudy. That pool turned out great. I watched his show on Netflix and was so happy when he bought the houset . I had never heard of him before but really enjoyed his show. Thank you for posting.
I like how his home actually looks like a home and not a movie set for a Bruce Wayne’s house
So proud of Justin for making it and finding his perfect home, he’s worked his butt off for everything he has and I look up to him for that!
We love a humble queen! I absolutely adore how down to earth Justin/Alyssa is. Like, c'mon! I'd die to be best friends with Alyssa Edwards. And we share the same name, so... it's just meant to be! 😂😘😍
Another person who introduces the man who makes his life easier- love that- respect that. House decor was basic but that back yard was SLAMMING- it's all about the arty I can respect that as well.
Beautiful and peaceful home. Your back yard is perfect.
I had never heard of AD or its snobbish and shallow readers/viewers. I came here only to see where the gorgeous Alyssa Edwards lives and, as far as my spending "power" is concerned, she lives in a gorgeous and expensive place.
What a sophisticated and classy home. That pool is beautiful and that location with all the trees is absolutely stunning! Prime real estate, ma
Maybe now that there is a housing boom in Dallas but not when it was bought.
Because of her personality, the simplicity of if her home makes alot of sense. It balances her and helps her maintain homeostasis in a way. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
“Don’t dream it, be it” is simple but something I definitely needed to hear. ❤️ a genuine Thankyou for a reminder of that. I don’t care how I’m gonna accomplish this career choice but I’m gonna do it.
Ms Obeyy watch rocky horror lol
Your home is beautiful. Thank you for sharing that time inside with us. The pool area is incredible.
Ikr
The pool with the waterfall is very impressive--He said he designed it! And that view of the trees looked so pretty. It's good to see he's doing so well. I love Alyssa Edwards--God bless 'ya Justin :)
I love that both Justin and Alissa took us on this tour of their home.
It makes me so happy Alyssa has such a beautiful home. She deserves it❤️
Jeez there's a lot of riches people down there on comment section.
Hinatatg Nano you mean there are plenty people larping 😂
Transrich
“Closet full of sequin” *que Roxxxy Andrews*
brianna cabrera (-: sorry, you mean sequins?
Love her!! She gives me the "Everything's gonna be alright" feels ❤🥰👑
Such a calm, uncluttered and relaxing home. Love the backyard and view.
Love him!! I binged his Netflix show in two days. *Lip smack*
HAYGURLHAY22 SIS SAME
Tongue pop, actually
@@kimmyball4961 ...does it matter? You know what I'm referring to.
HAYGURLHAY22 💟I binged watched it on one day!!!😂👍🏼💪🏼💜👑👑👑👑
So did I. I really liked the way Alyssa played the game in AS 2 so I got a new respect for her then. But the Netflix show was such a great insight into Justin and his life I died (or lived!) HIs home is beautiful as well.
I absolutely adore this man so proud of all his hard work and achievements
knowing where she comes from, then watching all the hard work that she does... SHE DESERVES ALL OF THIS! 💗
jesus your posture is amazing
B A C K R O L L S ??????!!?!
Never thought i’d see a house that looks like mine would be on AD! This is such a simple, quiet & lovely looking home. I love it! xx
I’m so happy to see my BBDC dance teacher from my high school days getting the recognition and rewards he deserves. 💖
Edit: also so smart to buy a nice place and save your money!!
"I'm very minimal.." Has a giant pool with a waterfall feature in the backyard
Thank you for showing the amazing business savvy side of him as well as him in a bit of drag, I think it made for such a lovely and heart warming video! Thank you for the upload :)
Omg, I remember I watched her house in "Dancing Queen" and I don't remember the pool, but now that they built it, it's amazing!
Wow! I usually just stop in the middle of these AD tours to get a sense of a person's tastes, but JDLJ/AE made this truly entertaining. Why? Because there's a real person behind all that stuff. Good for you, hunty. I'm so glad to live in a world that is ready for you.
This is the Queen I didn't know I needed. I've kind of let go of the whole Drag Queen milieu as its saturated in negativity and nastiness and that's not what I want to consume anymore (used to think it was funny, like many others do). But here's Alyssa Edwards being a relatable down to earth person, loving it!
LOL THEY REALLY HAD TO HAVE THE BLINDS OPEN IN THE DINING ROOM THE NEIGHBORS A/C UNIT WAS EVERYTHING!!!!
The more I watch her the more I love her! She’s someone I would want as a friend ... down to earth with a wild streak ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love his home. I too am a minimalist. I like clean lines, no clutter. He nailed it. Love the pool! He puts off such a feel good vibe. :)
when in drag, she always gave me such lucille ball vibes. its the sweet, big doe eyes and the quirky personality. i love her so much ♥ very humble and kind
My favourite show on Netflix
ME!!!!
Her drag career did her well 😍 that House is stunning sweetie 😩❗️
I love that Justin/Alyssa is so blessed. Love that they take it all in. Beautiful.
I think it's so cute that she hangs up fanart! Showing thanks to your fans and keeping that in such an important place such as the one room she gets ready in every time is admirable