5 Things You Don't Know About RuPaul

5. Among his hobbies are playing charades, visiting open houses in the Hollywood Hills and relaxing on his ranch in Wyoming, he told Us Weekly.

4. Appeared in the B-52's music video Love Shack.

3. Has said that while growing up he was obsessed with hot rods, Cadillacs and -- not surprisingly -- drag racing!

2. Is a hug fan Judge Judy, telling E! News, "She is absolutely lovely. I just love someone who is so smart." 

1. Born RuPaul Andre Charles on November 17, 1960 in San Diego, CA. The "Ru" part of his name was given by his mother -- a Louisiana native -- and stems from the word roux, a Cajun cooking ingredient made from flour and fat.

This mother of all divas is gearing up for the highly anticipated Season 6 premiere of his gender-bending reality show RuPaul's Drag Race, which promises appearances by celebrities including Neil Patrick Harris, Khloe Kardashian and Paula Abdul. Click through to learn five things you probably don't know about RuPaul!