Alaska Thunderfuck and Sharon Needles are the famous well well-known personalities in the world of RuPaul’s Drag Race. But with the fame of Drag, they are also well known because of their romantic relationship. They work together in a punk-drag brand.
They are remembered by their famous one as a power couple of drag. They shared a history together in the drag community. That is why their fans want to know the answer to this question: Are Alaska and Sharon still together in 2025?
In this article, we will discuss their relationship status, how things started for them, and where they are now in their relationship by looking at all the verified facts present online.
So the answer is that they are not together anymore. They broke up in 2013. They ended their relationship more than a decade ago, but since then, they have remained friends.
Relationship Status Explained
Alaska and Sharon started dating when they worked together in Pittsburgh and formed the Haus and Haunt drag group. They continued their relationship for four years and then announced their separation in December 2013
Even though their separation looks like a mutual decision. Both mentioned in interviews that they want to change the label from boyfriend to best, and they ended their relationship, but still want to connect with each other as a friend.
After the separation, both of them respected each other and did not speak negatively about each other. Instead, they also work together in circles
How It All Started
2000s-2010s: First time Sharon and Alaska meet when they perform in a drag scene in Pittsburgh, and they start dating.
2011–2012: Both are actively participating in the show, even though they balance the relationship and content of the show so that they do not sideline one thing.
2012: In 2012, Sharon Needles won the show of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4, and where so many times Alaska came to support her.
2013: And the next season, Alaska also participated in the same show, but did not end as a winner, but as a runner-up. They also announced their separation this year.
After the break (2014 onward): After their breakup up they continue their relationship as a friend, and Alaska moves to Los Angeles wanting to continue her music career, and as a host of a podcast, on the other hand, Sharon also wants to focus on her career more than any new relationship.
From the last few years: so there is not any recent update about their relationship that they have together or any signs of reconciliation present online.
Latest Public Appearance or Mention
Multiple media outlets suggest that after their breakup up they look to focus on their individual careers, but sometimes they appear on the same drag-related related but separately.
Alaska is the one who sometimes spoke about Sharon when she promotes her new song in interviews, which she takes as a part of her work when the interviewer asks any questions, so it’s all related to professional work.
She confirmed that she will move on by announcing her engagement publicly with Matthew Herrmann in August 2025.
On the other hand, Sharon Needles focused on her professional career, which is reported by multiple media outlets. Alaska looked at her as artistic and friendly, not more than that.
Clues from Public Life and Media
They publicly announced their separation by a joint statement in 2013.
In 2025, both moved on, and their personal professional life, Alaska is now focused on her relationship with Matthew. On the other hand, Sharon is focused on her professional care and personal development.
Both interviewees speak about their relationship. Alaska said that at a point it looks explosive; on the other hand, Sharon mentions that their work life is also affected due to their relationship.
Career or Life Developments That Influenced the Relationship
Alaska and Sharon’s careers reached different heights when they both participated in drag races. Their work life is so tiring, long hours shifts, and due to a lot of pressure, they did not maintain their relationship.
Creative Differences: They have different tastes in creativity; one is artistic, and the other is romantic. After this separation, both continue their interest in their careers.
Personal Development: In an interview, Alaska mentioned that after their breakup up she went through different changes in her personality, like moving on, focusing on her music career.
New Relationships: In 2025, Alaska mentioned her engagement and stepped into a new chapter of her life; on the other hand, Sharon did not report anything about the relationship.
What Fans Are Saying
On social media platforms, their long-term fans really admire their couple by mentioning that one of the real couples from drag race history. But on the other hand, they respect their decision that when things should not work out for them, they at least have the courage to end the thing and remain as friends.
On Reddit, Instagram comments, people really admire their maturity and how gracefully they manage their breakup instead of messing things up publicly and still respect each other and remain friends.
Their fans take their story as an inspiration because they balance personal and professional life equally. Especially in drag races, where personal and professional life are interconnected with each other.
What’s Next for them
For Alaska: Alaska is engaged with Mathew Herrmann in 2025 and publicly announced their engagement. Instead, she also focused on her careers like music, theatre, and drag racing, while building a personal life.
Sharon Needles: Sharon is busy performing arts and participating in different drag cultures, while she and Alaska are just friends now, and there are no signs present online that suggest that they will come together in the future.
Conclusion
Sharon and Alaska started their relationship when they both participated in the drag race. But after four years, they ended their relationship in 2013 with mutual respect and remained in a friendly manner for future support. They did not want to make the thing awkward because both are in the same Industry, so they have to be in a friendly manner to avoid any type of misconception about them in the future. which means that their relationship was not on a bad note.
After 10-12 years of their relationship, Alaska confirmed on social media that she has moved on romantically and is ) engaged with Mathew. On the other hand, Sharon is still focusing on her independence. Even though their relationship is counted as a past, they still have an impact on each other and their fans’ lives.
Hey there! I’m Sandiya Kanwal, currently surviving (and almost graduating!) my last semester of bachelor’s degree life. I’m a big fan of celebrity gossip because, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a little drama that’s not their own? Writing about stars, scandals, and stories helps me learn something new every day, and yes, it also makes my writing skills shine brighter than a red-carpet smile!
