Miss J Alexander Attends Broadway Red Carpet Following Stroke

Miss J Alexander is stepping out months after revealing the debilitating effects of his previous stroke. The former “America’s Next Top Model” runway coach and judge recently made a rare red carpet appearance.

While attending the premiere of Broadway’s “Titanique,” Miss J showed his signature fashion style and bold personality as the latest step in his commitment to returning to his past life.

Miss J Alexander Hits The Red Carpet Following Stroke For Broadway Premiere 

According to PEOPLE, on Sunday, April 12, Miss J Alexander attended the New York City premiere of Broadway’s “Titanique,” which marks his first red carpet appearance since suffering a stroke in 2022.

Despite still being unable to walk and using a wheelchair, Miss J still showed off his fashion sense. 

Per the outlet, the long-time fashion fixture wore a button-up shirt with wide-leg jeans, a scarf, and a black beanie. He completed his ensemble with one Converse shoe on one foot and a medical boot on the other. 

Miss J Previously Shared His Determination To Walk Again

In the Netflix docuseries, “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model”, Alexander explained the seriousness of his stroke.

“I spent five weeks in a coma … I couldn’t walk, and I couldn’t talk, and I thought to myself, ‘What was I going to do?’ After spending five weeks in a coma and one year, five months in the hospital, I’m alive to tell it as I lived it, and no dreams of the afterlife, not one,” he said.

Despite still being unable to walk, the famed former runway coach is determined to get back to his roots.

“I miss being the queen of the runway, the queen of the catwalk, of course,” the former “America’s Next Top Model” judge said. “I’m the person who taught models how to walk. I taught models how to walk, and now I can’t walk. I’m determined to walk. I’m sure you’re going to see me again. I’m sure. It’s not over for me yet.”

The Famed Runway Coach Revealed Which ‘ANTM’ Co-Stars Visited Him After His Stroke

In the much-talked-about docuseries,” Miss J discussed his stroke and shared that Tyra Banks initially reached out via text message.

When asked if Banks was among those who visited him alongside fellow “ANTM” stars Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker, Miss J offered an update. “She just sent me a text that she wants to come and visit me, but no, not yet.”

A Friend Created A GoFundMe For Miss J After The ‘ANTM’ Documentary Was Released

Steven Grossman, a talent manager and producer, shared a throwback photo on Instagram of himself with Miss J Alexander, Jay Manuel, and Kelly Cutrone, paired with a lengthy caption about his health struggles before asking his followers to contribute to the GoFundMe.

“I started a @gofundme to help @miss_jalexander with the overwhelming financial burden of medical bills and long-term care,” Grossman’s caption read in part. “So if Miss J ever made you smile or laugh – I hope you will consider donating or sharing with your community. Let’s all come together for someone who has inspired so much joy, confidence, and individuality in all of us.”

In the comments of the post, an Instagram user asked Grossman why he was starting a GoFundMe if he was so close to Alexander, also alluding to his financial status as a Hollywood manager and producer, and Grossman offered a defense.

“Because he kept it private for years until the Netflix documentary came out, and it wasn’t my news to share,” he wrote in response. “For clarity, though, I’ve never repped Miss J. He’s just a friend.”

Some criticism arose regarding the GoFundMe, specifically as it relates to recent Hollywood figures having fundraisers on the platform, such as late actors Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek.

Miss J Worked With Documentary Producers To Share His Health Struggles Publicly

“Reality Check” director Daniel Sivan revealed in an interview with Netflix that conversations with Miss J prior to filming shaped the way his story was told in the docuseries.

“What was important is not framing Miss J as a survivor,” Sivan said. “He is not his health. First and foremost, he’s a diva who just shattered every single glass ceiling.”