Carson Kressley

Carson Kressley

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning TV Personality, Style Expert & Fashion Designer; Best Known for "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"

Carson Kressley Biography

Carson Kressley is an Emmy Award-winning television personality, style expert, fashion designer, interior designer, and New York Times bestselling author with a career spanning television, fashion, and philanthropy.

Kressley began his career as an independent stylist, working with major designers including Ralph Lauren before transitioning to television. He gained widespread recognition as a star on Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," which won a Primetime Emmy Award. Kressley has collaborated with Oprah Winfrey and contributed to shaping American fashion and personal style. His television hosting credits include Lifetime's "How to Look Good Naked," ABC's "True Beauty," and appearances as a fashion critic on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America.

Kressley has competed on reality television programs such as NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice," Food Network's "Celebrity Cupcake Wars," ABC's "Celebrity Family Feud," and "Dancing with the Stars," where he raised awareness and donations for various charities. His interior design show "Get a Room with Carson & Thom" reunited him with "Queer Eye" co-star Thom Filicia. He also won "America's Favorite Houseguest" on "Celebrity Big Brother."

Kressley serves as a judge on "RuPaul's Drag Race," a highly awarded reality show in television, and appears across the RuPaul franchise, including "All Stars" and "Secret Celebrity" editions. He regularly hosts Live with Kelly, has served as a fashion commentator for the Academy Awards, and appears on game shows and competition programs including BBQ Brawl, Beat Bobby Flay, 25 Words or Less, $100K Pyramid, and Pictionary.

In addition to his work in entertainment and fashion, Kressley is an active philanthropist and equestrian, having achieved World Champion status with American Saddlebred show horses and participating in the annual Rose Bowl Parade. He serves on the board of directors for Cyndi Lauper's True Colors United, supporting homeless LGBT youth, and is involved with the American Humane Society.

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Carson Kressley Videos

Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 1 - Thom Filicia | Ep. 453
Carson Kressley Can Speak Pennsylvania Dutch
Carson Kressley's Epic Dating Fail

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How much does it cost to book Carson Kressley for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Carson Kressley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carson Kressley are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carson Kressley, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Carson Kressley speak about?

Carson Kressley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Diversity & Inclusion, Television & Film, Reality TV, Author, LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Commencement, Celebrity, Art & Design, Fashion, Beauty and Culture.

Where does Carson Kressley travel from?

Carson Kressley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Carson Kressley?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carson Kressley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carson Kressley for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carson Kressley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Carson Kressley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Diversity & Inclusion and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carson Kressley for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Carson Kressley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tan France, Elaine Welteroth and Geena Rocero. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carson Kressley for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 28/03/2026.

Carson Kressley Videos

Carson Kressley Mini-Series Pt. 1 - Thom Filicia | Ep. 453
Carson Kressley Can Speak Pennsylvania Dutch
Carson Kressley's Epic Dating Fail
Carson Kressley Talks Met Gala 2026

Carson Kressley Reviews

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  • How do I book Carson Kressley to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carson Kressley for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carson Kressley, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carson Kressley or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Carson Kressley for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Carson Kressley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carson Kressley are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carson Kressley, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Carson Kressley speak about?

    Carson Kressley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Diversity & Inclusion, Television & Film, Reality TV, Author, LGBTQ, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Commencement, Celebrity, Art & Design, Fashion, Beauty and Culture.
  • Where does Carson Kressley travel from?

    Carson Kressley generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Carson Kressley?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carson Kressley for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carson Kressley for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carson Kressley or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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