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Comment: IMDb is not a reliable source. Several sections have no references. Does not meet the WP:MINREF requirements for this biography of a living person. Utopes _{(talk / cont)} 21:10, 21 July 2025 (UTC)

Jacob Bellotti (born December 11, 1997) is an American television producer, podcast host, and creative developer. He is best known for producing *RuPaul’s Drag Race* on MTV (2021–2024), creating the reality series *Owning Manhattan* for Netflix, and co‑hosting the celebrity interview podcast Let’s Talk About That! with actor Larry Saperstein.

Early life and education

Bellotti was born and raised in New Jersey. He attended Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Television, Radio, and Film and a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History. He is fluent in French. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles, where he currently resides.

Career

Bellotti began as a development and creative producer at World of Wonder Productions. From 2021 to 2024, he worked on *RuPaul’s Drag Race*, contributing to format evolution and storytelling.^[1]

In 2022, he created *Bring Back My Girls* for WOW Presents Plus. In 2024, he created *Slaycation*, a travel and lifestyle series for CraveTV Canada. He also created *Owning Manhattan*, a real-estate docu-soap for Netflix in 2025, and produced the reboot of *American Gladiators* for MGM Television and Prime Video the same year.^[2]

Podcasting

In 2023, Bellotti co-launched Let’s Talk About That! With Larry Saperstein and Jacob Bellotti, a popular queer pop culture podcast. Guests have included Sally Struthers, Jason Earles, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Kylie Cantrall, Nikki Haskell, and Keith Habersberger.

A viral 2025 interview with Sally Struthers—where she shared candid recollections about celebrities including Bea Arthur and Betty White—was widely covered in entertainment media:

*Entertainment Weekly* reported Struthers' claim that Arthur “trashed everyone [they] ever knew.”^[3]
*TMZ* featured video excerpts of Struthers discussing tensions with both Arthur and Betty White.^[4]
*People Magazine* covered her statement that Betty White had once “fat-shamed” her.^[5]

Awards and recognition

Bellotti has been nominated for several industry honors, including:

Mercury Voice Award
Hollywood Critics Association Award
Other regional and digital media awards

Personal life

Bellotti lives in Los Angeles with his longtime partner, actor Larry Saperstein (*High School Musical: The Musical: The Series*). The couple co-host their podcast and have been recognized as part of a new wave of queer creative duos in entertainment.

Speaking engagements

Bellotti is a notable alumnus of Syracuse University and has spoken at the WJPZ Alumni Association’s Z89 Conference for students.

External links

References

^ "Jacob Bellotti". IMDb. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
^ "Jacob Bellotti". IMDb. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
^ "Sally Struthers says Bea Arthur 'trashed everyone we ever knew'". Entertainment Weekly. February 9, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
^ "Sally Struthers Blasts Bea Arthur and Betty White". TMZ. January 15, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
^ "Sally Struthers Says Betty White 'Fat-Shamed' Her". People. January 15, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.

References

[1] "Jacob Bellotti". IMDb. Retrieved July 20, 2025.

[2] "Jacob Bellotti". IMDb. Retrieved July 20, 2025.

[3] "Sally Struthers says Bea Arthur 'trashed everyone we ever knew'". Entertainment Weekly. February 9, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.

[4] "Sally Struthers Blasts Bea Arthur and Betty White". TMZ. January 15, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.

[5] "Sally Struthers Says Betty White 'Fat-Shamed' Her". People. January 15, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.

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