Joella’s Labubu doll dress at the Emmys 2025 rocks out with Kori King.
The most unique look on the red carpet
When Joella walked the red carpet at the 2025 Emmys, everyone thought they were walking a life-size toy.
The RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17 star looked like a complete Labubu doll — complete with a full-body fur suit, helmet and facial makeup with tiny sharp teeth.
She also carried a purse shaped like a Chinese takeout box, which Joella herself called the “Labubu Slaysian Edition” and shared a video of on Instagram.
Who is Labubu?
According to Pop Mart’s website, Labubu is a “devilish but cute” monster — with pointy ears, a mischievous smile and sharp teeth.
Joella brought the character to life on the red carpet.
Fans were quick to appreciate that this was a performance, not just a costume, with the detailing, makeup and tiny accessories of the look.
Support from the Drag Race family
Joella also posted a clip from Kori King; Kori was dressed as Michael Jackson that night.
Both come from season 17 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, which earned eight Emmy nominations this year.
Fans were raving about the duo in the comments — some praised their style sense by writing “That is so joella of joella,” while others simply wrote “She is the moment” in excitement.
Pranks, creativity, and fan culture
Drag performers like Joella and Kori show that creativity and humor can be found even in formal events like the Emmys.
This red carpet moment wasn’t just a fashion statement; it was a celebration of pop-subculture, viral internet trends and drag art.
People are sharing the looks in photos and reels, keeping the event in the news for days to come.
The bigger message of drag
RuPaul once said, “You’re born naked and the rest is drag.”
Joella’s Labubu avatar reiterates that philosophy — a celebration of identity, playback and self-expression.
Moments like these show that TV awards aren’t just about titles and talk; there’s room for masculine performances and colorful art, too.
What fans are saying
The enthusiasm in the comments on Instagram shows that Joella’s look was a success — some laughingly wrote “at the Emmys?!
I’m screaming,” and many gave her an ovation by calling her “the moment.”
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