The Matante Alex Controversy rages on as people continue to enquire about the alleged abusive actions of the well-known Drag Queen. Matante Alex, real name Alexandre Gemme, is a well-known Montreal drag queen.
She is well-known for her work at the legendary Cabaret Mado and for having previously auditioned for La Voix.
Her reputation, however, has been tainted
by public claims of aggressiveness and harassment, which have had serious ramifications in the Quebec drag scene.
Alex has taken legal action in reaction to these allegations,
filing a lawsuit against three people, including two other drag queens dubbed Denim Pussy and Kiara.
Matante Alex believes she is the victim of a “smear campaign” conducted by Denim Pussy and Kiara.
These accusations and counter-accusations have provoked heated debates and discussions among members of the local drag community.
Matante Alex Controversy: Abuse And Drama
Several severe concerns involving Matante Alex arose in November,
with numerous people coming forward to share their stories.
Denim Pussy, a Montreal drag queen, was the first to speak out,
detailing her relationship with Matante Alex from November 2019 until December 2020.
Denim accused Alex of being transphobic towards her and one of
her trans housemates while they were living together in a post on Twitter and Instagram.
She also claimed to have been a victim of physical violence
at the hands of Alexandre Gemme (actual name Matante Alex).
Kiara, another drag queen who dated Alexandre Gemme from May to December 2018, quickly revealed her claims against Matante Alex.
Kiara accused Matante Alex in her post of manipulation, abuse, and psychological harassment during their 2020 relationship.
Kiara discussed the consequences of the claimed abuse on her mental health and expressed regret for failing to intervene when she observed Denim’s physical assault.
What Are the Allegations Against Matante Alex?
Matante Alex is a drag performer from French Canada who was on the first season of Queen of the Universe.
Transphobic behavior, physical aggression, manipulation, abuse,
and psychological harassment were among the charges leveled against Matante Alex.
Following these disclosures, Daphnée Schryve, a non-binary artist ARTSY,
accused Gemme on her Instagram account of being a transphobic abuser and bully.
Daphnée Schryve demanded that Matante Alex be removed from Queens of the Universe.
As a result, Gemme filed a slander action against three people, including Denim Pussy and Kiara.
After a fruitless attempt to negotiate a meeting with Denim Pussy and Kiara, Alex refutes all of the charges and files libel cases.
Nonetheless, according to defenders’ counsel Maryse Lapointe in Métro,
the Superior Court rejected his request for an interim interlocutory order on Tuesday.
Alexandre Gemme is suing for $60,000 in moral, material, and punitive damages, as well as $20,000 in legal and extrajudicial costs.
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Following these allegations,
at least two other people disclosed their abuse experiences with Matante Alex via ephemeral Instagram posts.
The condemnations traveled rapidly throughout the LGBTQ+ community,
particularly in the drag scene, sparking debate and raising worries about Matante’s behavior.
Despite the continuous issue, Matante continues to pursue her career.
She is presently competing in the singing competition Queen of the Universe, which will be broadcast internationally on December 2.
Alex’s participation in the event, as well as her overall reputation as a drag performer, has surely been harmed by the charges and legal procedures.
