With much-respected change and plenty of heartfelt moments, the Netflix original series Queer Eye has kept fans hooked for two seasons. Though the second season premiered only last week, the eight episodes have left binge-watchers wanting more of their favorite reality stars.
Queer Eye expanded on the original template of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy on Bravo, introducing both women and gay men to the mix of people uplifted by the Fab Five. Each episode features hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness, interior designer Bobby Berk, stylist Tan France, life coach Karamo Brown and chef Antoni Porowski giving people a giant dose of confidence and teaching tools to live their best life and love themselves.
Here are some ways to keep up with the Fab Five until their hopeful return in Season 3.
Jonathan Van Ness
Hometown: Quincy, Illinois
How he got his start: After attending the Aveda Institute, Van Ness moved to Los Angeles and began working as an assistant at the Sally Hershberger salon. From there, he gained a celebrity client base and opened his own salon in L.A.
What he's doing now: Van Ness can be found styling hair at his salon Mojo Hair in L.A. and at Hairstory Studio in New York. He also has a successful podcast titled Get Curious in which he chats with experts on all things interesting, from "What makes a cult a cult?" to "How can we be less rude to bees?" Van Ness can also be found in the web series Gay of Thrones, a Funny or Die production that recaps the famed TV show with his lovable humor.
Fun Fact: Van Ness is a certified yoga instructor.
Tan France
Hometown: Doncaster, U.K.
How he got his start: In Februrary, France told Time that an ex-boyfriend ended their relationship when France "let himself go." From there, his love of fashion and self-care grew.
What he's doing now: France runs his own blog, showcasing his daily fashion and detailing where to buy the pieces. He's also the founder of women's clothing company Kingdom & State, which began in the U.K. in 2011 and recently moved to the U.S.
Fun Fact: France worked for Zara before starting his own company.
Karamo Brown
Hometown: Houston
How he got his start: Originally a social worker, Brown was seen on MTV's The Real World in 2004. He went on to participate in other reality TV shows and has worked for OWN, Oprah's TV network.
What he's doing now: Brown is currently the host of MTV's Are You the One: Second Chances and the host of The Unexplained on The History Channel.
Fun Fact: In 2007, Brown learned he had a son. He adopted both his biological son and his son's half-brother.
Bobby Berk
Hometown: Texas
How he got his start: Berk worked for Bombay, Bed Bath & Beyond and Restoration Hardware before starting his own furniture line and independent design consultation business.
What he's doing now: Berk is an active designer who also has his own furniture line, Bobby Berk Home.
Fun Fact: Berk has appeared on HGTV.
Antoni Porowski
Hometown: Montreal
How he got his start: Before cooking, Porowski pursued a career in acting. He appeared in films Elliot Love, Daddy's Boy and 2018's The Pretenders.
What he's doing now: Porowski has continued acting. According to Vulture, he's is planning to open a casual restaurant in New York.
Fun Fact: Porowski and his longtime boyfriend sell vintage furniture.
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