Brad Goreski

Brad Goreski
Brad Goreski – September 2011
Goreski at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week September 2011
Born (1977-08-15) August 15, 1977 (age 47)
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian-American
Occupation(s)Fashion stylist and television personality
Known forThe Rachel Zoe Project
It's a Brad, Brad World
Fashion Police
Canada's Drag Race
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Websitewww.mrbradgoreski.com

Brad Goreski (born August 15, 1977) is a Canadian-American[1] celebrity fashion stylist and television personality. In 2015, he joined Fashion Police as a co-host. Since 2021, he has been one of the regular judges on Canada's Drag Race.[2]

Career

Goreski moved to Los Angeles from Canada in 2003 and studied art history at the University of Southern California.[3] He graduated from USC in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.[3] He interned at Vogue and W magazines in New York during college. As soon as he graduated, Goreski joined Vogue's west coast staff as an assistant.

In 2008, Goreski appeared on the Rachel Zoe Project as celebrity clothing stylist Rachel Zoe's assistant.[4] In 2010 at age 33, he had a falling out with Zoe and struck out on his own to work as a wardrobe stylist.[5] Goreski has worked with clients such as Kaley Cuoco, Demi Moore, Rashida Jones, Lea Michele, Keri Hilson and Shay Mitchell.[5][3]

On January 12, 2012, Goreski premiered his own reality TV show on the Bravo network called It's a Brad, Brad World.[6] The show ran for two seasons. In 2014, Goreski was named a new co-host of Fashion Police on the E! Network.[2]

In June 2021, it was announced that Goreski would join the panel of Canada's Drag Race as a main judge, replacing Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman and Stacey McKenzie, who announced their departures in March and June 2021, respectively.[7]

Filmography

Year Title Notes
2008–2010 The Rachel Zoe Project Himself
2012–2013 It's a Brad, Brad World Himself
2012 Miss Universe 2012 Judge
2013–2014 Family Guy Voice (2 episodes)
2014 The Comeback Himself (2 episodes)
2015–2017 Fashion Police Co-host
2015 Project Runway: All Stars Guest judge (Episode: "Once Upon a Runway")
2017 2 Broke Girls Himself (Episode: "And 2 Broke Girls: The Movie")
2021–present Canada's Drag Race Judge; Season 2, Season 3 and Season 4
2021 The Prince Himself (voice)
2022-present Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World Judge
2023 The Real Friends of WeHo Himself

Published works

  • Goreski, Brad (2012). Born to Be Brad: My Life and Style. It Books. ISBN 978-0062125378.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Results Ref.
2022 Canadian Screen Awards Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition
(Shared with Brooke Lynn Hytes, Amanda Brugel, and Traci Melchor) 		Canada's Drag Race Won [8]
2023 Canadian Screen Awards Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition
(Shared with Brooke Lynn Hytes and Traci Melchor) 		Canada's Drag Race Won [9]

References

  1. ^ "Celebrities Who Became U.S. Citizens".
  2. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 1, 2014). "Kathy Griffin Set As New 'Fashion Police' Host, Brad Goreski Also Joins E! Show". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Boston, Michelle (2013-11-23). "The Art of Style: Brad Goreski > News > USC Dornsife". dornsife.usc.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  4. ^ Siwak, Miranda (2021-07-21). "Rachel Zoe Shades Ex-Assistant Brad Goreski: 'People Should Be Professional'". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  5. ^ a b Johnson, Zach (2012-01-09). "Brad Goreski Opens Up About Life Without Rachel Zoe". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  6. ^ Staff, Us Weekly (2013-03-06). "Brad Goreski Reveals What to Expect on It's a Brad Brad World Season 2!". Us Weekly. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  7. ^ Joey Nolfi, "Canada's Drag Race season 2 adds new head judges amid panel shake-up". Entertainment Weekly, June 29, 2021.
  8. ^ "'Winners. 2022 PRINTABLE LISTS'". April 19, 2022.
  9. ^ "2023 Canadian Screen Awards".