Max Malanaphy , known simply as "MAX" during her time on RuPaul's Drag Race, is a drag preformer from Hudson, Wisconsin, best known for being a contestant on Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race, coming in at 8th originally but then moved to 9th due to Trixie Mattel re-entering the competition. Max was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and was 22 years old during Season 7.
RuPaul's Drag Race Stats
| Season Competed: | Season 7 |
| Ranking: | 9th Place |
| Mini-Challenges Won: | 1 (ep. 3) |
| Times as Team Captain: | 1 (ep. 3) |
| Main Challenges Won: | 2 (ep. 3, 5) |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 1 (ep. 7) |
| Episode Eliminated: | ep. 7 |
Entrance
"Well! It's about time."
Drag Name Origin
Max came from her real name Max Malanaphy instead of a drag name because nothing felt right and he felt that he need the authenticity. She goes by only the first name because she felt that Malanaphy is a silly drag name.
Quotes
- Positive energies... Positive energies...!
- It's a Drag competition; if you're not optimistic and having fun then you're not doing it right!
- Here's some Shakespeare shit.
- I'm Max; a starlet on the rise.
- I feel very uncomfortable right now
- That energy can't be in this situation
- (singing) C'mon everybody and get the fuck out of my way! Boom, boom, boom ,boom
- (singing) This chair has my name on it, this chair has my name on it. I am gonna come and sit.
- (singing with Violet) "Boop boop" "And I'm 'bout to punch somebody in the face" "And they re-arranged the furniture and I don't know where to go" "Let me get my drink"
Trivia
- Max and Trixie Mattel were in the University of Madison theater department, and were in the show No, No, Nanette together.
- Likes to snowboard
- Has kept several different kinds of pets, including snakes, rabbits and lizards
- Has a lizard named Smaegs
- Is a fan of Miranda Sings who she was originally going to portray in the Snatch Game.
| Winner | Violet Chachki |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd & 3rd: Ginger Minj & Pearl |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Kennedy Davenport • 5th: Katya (Miss Congeniality) • 6th: Trixie Mattel • 7th: Miss Fame • 8th: Jaidynn Diore Fierce • 9th: Max • 10th: Kandy Ho • 11th: Mrs. Kasha Davis • 12th: Jasmine Masters • 13th: Sasha Belle • 14th: Tempest DuJour |
| Judges | RuPaul • Michelle Visage • Carson Kressley • Ross Mathews |
| Pit Crew | Jason Carter • Miles Davis Moody • Bryce Eilenberg |