A college’s recent post has caught the attention of Trixie Mattel after featuring her photo in a graduation makeup infographic.
One image featured a graduating student with the text, “Do’s: Wear Simple and Light Makeup.” On the right, a photo of Trixie, all glammed up, displayed the text, “Don’ts: Overloaded Makeup.”
The “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 3 winner saw the post reacted to the school’s post on social media.
In a post made by Mattel on X (formerly Twitter), her post reads, “A college is using my picture for this.”
A college is using my picture for this: pic.twitter.com/fVxYt6S7gy
— Trixie Mattel™ (@trixiemattel) January 10, 2025
The drag queen also posted on TikTok reacting to the said incident stating, “So this is an example of ‘don’t be more concerned than the people it concerns.’ This school posted a picture of me as an example of wearing too much makeup for a graduation photo.”
Mattel added, “I was not offended. I think it’s funny. I mean, I love it. It didn’t bother me at all.”
Upon seeing her post, people took to social media to share their thoughts about the viral photo.
*laughing in Tagalog 🇵🇭 https://t.co/hfEHEoH1Tm pic.twitter.com/iyzXiLIEwm
— Alan Ching 🌈 💙 #SkeletonCrew (@alanmyching) January 10, 2025
The way a Filipino college is doing this, I'm so sorry queen 😭 https://t.co/xac1JSimKL
— CrisCantCook (@crismisism) January 10, 2025
This Filipino representation was not on my 2025 bingo card 😭😭😭 https://t.co/J2mdWswqJA
— david (@davidpaddit) January 12, 2025
ph at the crime scene again sksjskksks https://t.co/3pRSx0Aiwz
— ˡᵘⁿᵃ (@urdancingwitch) January 10, 2025
THIS IS SO FUNNY PLEASE https://t.co/HMzQRJ0M0G
— vix! (@vix_idk) January 10, 2025
The Philippines is soooo unserious 😭😭😭 https://t.co/sKGTVrKuHP
— jzhwa キナード (@jozhuaestrada) January 14, 2025
ok but everything aside this is so misogynistic like who the hell are they telling students how they should look on THEIR SPECIAL DAY? cause i’ll be damned if someone told me what to do with my appearance after i worked my ass off AND had to pay off loans for years to come https://t.co/f5WSsVw6ka
— she’s such a monster full of trash (@honey___bee____) January 11, 2025
HELLLPPP IT REACHED HER https://t.co/9W3wFThZ06
— maki.csp✨ long legs brainrotter (@makisodaa) January 11, 2025
In response to “some misunderstanding and concern” raised by the viral post, Cornasia posted an official statement on their Facebook page.
Cronasia Foundation College, Inc.’s Basic Education Department stated, “Our school acknowledges that the communication around the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ for graduation pictures may have caused confusion and unintended frustration.”
“For this, we sincerely apologize to the people involved – Trixie Mattel and the Drag community, our students, and families. We also acknowledge that the use of certain words and punctuation was our fault,” they added.
“To make sure they are clear, inclusive, and considerate of individual needs and preferences,” Cronasia stated that they would also review their standards.
The school also added that they “deeply regret any distress this may have caused” and appreciate the people understanding the situation as they work to clarify the situation. Their “commitment remains to celebrate each student’s success with fairness, dignity and inclusivity.”
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