Acacia Forgot

Acacia Forgot
Born
Tyler Heavner

(1996-10-09) October 9, 1996 (age 30)
San Jose, California, U.S.
EducationUniversity of North Dakota
Occupations
  • Drag performer
  • musician
TelevisionRuPaul's Drag Race (season 17)
Websiteacaciaforgot.com

Acacia Forgot is the stage name of Tyler Heavner (born October 9, 1996), an American drag performer and musician who competed on the seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Early life and education

Heavner was born and raised in a Minnesota-origin musical family in San Jose, California. After being homeschooled, Heavner studied music therapy at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. After earning a degree in 2019, Heavner worked at Mount Sinai Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit in Manhattan, New York as a music therapist.

Career

Acacia Forgot is a drag performer who competed on the seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. On the show, she impersonated Trisha Paytas for the seventh episode's Snatch Game challenge. Acacia Forgot was eliminated on the eighth episode, which featured a Rusical, after placing in the bottom two and losing a lip-sync contest against Kori King. The character she played in the Rusical was based on Dorothy. Rachel Shatto of Pride.com said of her time on the show: "Acacia was initially on the quieter side, but by the time she sashayed out the door, she'd shared with fans her love of music, her comedy chops, her ability to read a sister for filth, and the health struggles that shaped her young life." As the season aired, Acacia Forgot's Instagram following saw a 694 percent growth from 6,700 to 53,200 followers.

Music

In 2023, Acacia Forgot released the extended play (EP) I Only Cry Rhinestones.

Personal life

Heavner is based in Los Angeles, having moved there with their partner after living in New York City for four years. While on RuPaul's Drag Race, Heavner revealed being diagnosed and living with cystic fibrosis.

Discography

Extended plays

  • I Only Cry Rhinestones (2023)
  • The Farm (2025)

Singles

  • "No Crime" (2023)
  • "I Only Cry Rhinestones" (2023)
  • "The Farm" (2024)
  • "Emerald Ocean" (2024)
  • "Git On Gone" (2024)
  • "Bulls" (2025)
  • "I Never Win" (2025)

Filmography

Television

Web series

See also

References

  1. ↑ Acacia Forgot. "No Crime". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  2. ↑ @acaciaforgot; (October 9, 2024). "Crying because it's my 28th birthday and I woke up with heartburn and a sore back! 😅🥳 #downhillfromhere" – via Instagram.
  3. 1 2 Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 queens promise 'profane imagery' on runway, loads of drama, and twisty 'panic' ahead". Entertainment Weekly. OCLC 21114137. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  4. ↑ "On Point With: Acacia Forgot". Thotyssey. 2020-10-21. Archived from the original on 2024-12-07. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  5. ↑ "'Drag Race' queen Acacia Forgot reacts to Bob and Monét shade on 'Sibling Watchery'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2025-02-20. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  6. ↑ "Class Notes". UND Alumni Association & Foundation. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  7. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (2024-12-04). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Cast Photos, Trailer & Premiere Date Set At MTV". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  8. ↑ "Every 'Drag Race' season 17 'Snatch Game' character: See all the stars the queens played". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2025-02-18. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  9. ↑ "'Drag Race' star Acacia Forgot 'always hated' the 'Wizard of Oz' — even pre-Rusical". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2025-02-25.
  10. ↑ Wratten, Marcus (2025-02-28). "Drag Race star reflects on beef with 'arrogant' Suzie Toot: 'I will never forget'". Pink News. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  11. ↑ Gregory, Drew Burnett (2025-02-22). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Episode 1708 Recap: Popular". Autostraddle. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  12. ↑ Shatto, Rachel. "Acacia Forgot on dream collabs & showing off her cakes". Pride.com. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  13. ↑ "Here's how many IG followers Drag Race S17's queens snatched". Out. ISSN 1062-7928. Archived from the original on 2025-04-27. Retrieved 2025-06-03.
  14. 1 2 "Rainbow Ruckus 10/18: Acacia Forgot, Adeem the Artist, Secret Emchy Society, and More!". Rainbow Rodeo. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
  15. ↑ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Announces Season 17 Cast, Updated 'Rate-a-Queen' Twist". Variety. 2024-12-04. ISSN 0042-2738. OCLC 60626328. Archived from the original on 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
  16. ↑ Nolfi, Joey (February 22, 2025). "'Drag Race' star Acacia Forgot 'always hated' the 'Wizard of Oz' — even pre-Rusical". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2025-02-22. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
  17. ↑ "The Farm - EP". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  18. ↑ "No Crime - Single". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Archived from the original on December 8, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  19. ↑ "I Only Cry Rhinestones - Single". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Archived from the original on December 7, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  20. ↑ "The Farm - Single". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Emerald Ocean - Single". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Git On Gone - Single". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Bulls - Single". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  24. ↑ "I Never Win - Single". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  25. ↑ Whatcha Packin’ S17 E08 - RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 on YouTube
  26. ↑ FULL EPISODE- HELLO HELLO HELLO The Road to RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17-Acacia Forgot on YouTube