Jinkx Monsoon Explained
Hera Hoffer (born September 18, 1987), best known under the stage name Jinkx Monsoon, is an American drag queen, actress, singer and comedian. She has been noted for her celebrity impersonations, quick wit, and musical theatre-inspired performance style.[1]
In 2013, she won the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. In 2022, with an all-winners cast, she won the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, becoming the first two-time winner of the show across its iterations. She made her Broadway debut in 2023.[2]
She has also pursued a career in music, releasing two studio albums titled The Inevitable Album (2014) and The Ginger Snapped (2018). In film, Monsoon appeared with her collaborative partner BenDeLaCreme in the holiday film The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special (2021) which was later released on Hulu. In television, Monsoon appears in the WOW Presents Plus original Sketchy Queens, a series she created alongside Liam Krug.
Early life
Hoffer was born in Portland, Oregon, and first performed in drag at age 15 at the all-ages Escape Nightclub.[3] [4] Her original drag name was going to be "Heidi Destruction" before settling on Jinkx Monsoon. She attended da Vinci Arts Middle School and Grant High School.[5] [6] Hoffer was raised Catholic, and discovered Russian-Jewish ancestry on her mother's side at the age of 18.[7] Her drag character, Jinkx, is characterized as Jewish as a way of reconnecting with this part of her heritage.[8]
Hoffer worked as a janitor through college and graduated with a BFA in theater from Cornish College of the Arts in 2010.[9] [10] [11] She had lived in Seattle, Washington up until 2018. In October 2018, she moved back to Portland and currently lives in a house named Monsoon Manor.[12]
Career
2011-2012: Career beginnings and Drag Becomes Him
After moving to Seattle from Portland, Hoffer and creative partner Nick Sahoyah wrote and starred in multiple Funny or Die webisodes titled Monsoon Season in which she played Jinkx Monsoon as an overbearing, substance addled, near-psychotic mother to Sahoyah's character, Kamikaze Monsoon.[13] In 2011, Hoffer appeared in the Wes Hurley film Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel.[14]
In June 2011, Hoffer became the subject of a YouTube docu-series by Alex Berry, a Seattle videographer. Named after Death Becomes Her, one of Jinkx's favorite movies, Drag Becomes Him explores Hoffer's life in and out of drag.[15] The series has continued with a full length documentary film also called "Drag Becomes Him'. In October 2013 it was turned into a feature-length film with Seattle-based producer Basil Shadid on board. A Kickstarter campaign in March 2014 successfully raised funds to complete the project, and it premiered at April 29, 2015 at Seattle's Cinerama.
In January 2012, Hoffer appeared as Moritz in the rock musical Spring Awakening at the Balagan Theater in Seattle. Controversy arose from The Seattle Times review by Misha Berson, who said that she was "overly flamboyant" for the role.[16] [17] Dan Savage defended Hoffer's portrayal of Moritz.[18] From July 21 to August 19, she starred as Angel in the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of the musical RENT.[19]
2012–2017: RuPaul's Drag Race and The Inevitable Album
In November 2012, Logo announced that Jinkx Monsoon was among fourteen drag queens who would be competing on the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[20] Monsoon was inspired to audition after seeing Sharon Needles on the fourth season of the show. Monsoon won the main-challenges for the episodes "Snatch Game" and "Drama Queens".[21] [22] For the "Snatch Game", Monsoon impersonated Edith Bouvier Beale, nicknamed as "Little Edie."[23] Monsoon also impersonated third-season contestant Mimi Imfurst in the episode "Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza".[24] Monsoon later won the season, with two maxi-challenge wins.
In January 2013, Hoffer played Hedwig in the Moore Theatre's production of the rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.[25] Balagan reprised the production in December 2013 for a week long run with Hoffer and the original cast/production team. In June 2013, she played Velma Von Tussle in the Seattle Men's Chorus/5th Avenue Theatre's production of the musical Hairspray.[26]
Hoffer also performed as Jinkx Monsoon in the original one act cabaret musical The Vaudevillians under the name "Kitty Witless." She was accompanied by musical partner and co-creator Richard Andriessen who performs under the name "Dr. Dan Von Dandy." The Vaudevillians performed at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City from July to November 2013.[27] [28] After touring Australia with The Vaudevillians, she received a nomination for the Helpmann Award for Best Cabaret Performer.[29] In 2013, Hoffer was chosen as one of the Artists of the Year by City Arts magazine along with Megan Griffiths, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, and Wes Hurley.[30] She played Tallulah/Dennis, the owner of Lipstick Lounge in an episode of Blue Bloods entitled "Manhattan Queens", which aired on January 31, 2014. In 2015, Hoffer joined the cast of Wes Hurley's comedy series Capitol Hill.[31]
On May 6, 2014, Monsoon released her debut studio album The Inevitable Album through Sidecar Records. The album is a blend of blues, jazz, traditional pop, and cabaret, and was inspired by artists like Bette Midler, Marlene Dietrich, Peggy Lee, Amanda Palmer, and Regina Spektor.[32] The song "The Bacon Shake" features Fred Schneider of The B-52s, and tells of "a bawdy, after-hours gentleman's club and this woman is 'getting the boys thirsty,' and it turns into a big dance that everyone joins."[33]
In May 2017, Monsoon appeared in the celebrity roast of Michael Musto alongside Bianca Del Rio, Orfeh, Michael Riedel, Randy Rainbow, Crystal Demure, Countess Luann de Lesseps, Judy Gold, and Randy Jones. The roast which was produced by Daniel DeMello and directed by Rachel Klein, was hosted by Bruce Vilanch and introduced by Rosie O'Donnell. [34] [35] [36]
2018–2021: The Ginger Snapped and The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special
On January 12, 2018, Monsoon released her second studio album The Ginger Snapped through Producer Entertainment Group. The album is inspired by 90s grunge, garage rock, and ska, and features appearances from Amanda Palmer, Fred Schneider, and Lady Rizo.[37] She released an animated music video for the song "Cartoons and Vodka", which sees Monsoon transform into various cartoon styles, including Betty Boop, The Jetsons, Sailor Moon, Doug, Dragon Ball Z, Steven Universe, Beavis and Butt-Head, Adventure Time, Rick and Morty, Peanuts, Dexter's Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, and The Fairly OddParents.[38] The same month, Hoffer voiced the character Emerald on Steven Universe in the episode "Lars of the Stars".[39]
In 2019, Hoffer was cast as Calliope in a North American tour of the musical Xanadu, though the tour was later cancelled.[40] In June 2019, a panel of judges from New York magazine placed Monsoon 18th on their list of "the most powerful drag queens in America", a ranking of 100 former Drag Race contestants.[41] In 2020, Hoffer appeared in the Hulu original Christmas film Happiest Season.[42] The same year she starred in and co-wrote The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special, a feature-length holiday film with fellow Seattle drag queen BenDeLaCreme based on their various Christmas shows over the years. The duo toured the show around the world in 2021.[43] The tour was renewed in 2022 and 2023.[44]
2022–present: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Broadway debut, and Doctor Who
In April 2022, it was announced that Monsoon would be competing on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, the first all-winners edition of the franchise. She won the Snatch Game in the second episode with her impressions of Natasha Lyonne and Judy Garland.[45] She also won the fourth, fifth, ninth, and tenth episodes. On July 29, 2022, she was crowned the winner and anointed with the title "Queen of All Queens" with a cash prize of $200,000.
In November 2022, it was announced that Hoffer would join the Broadway company of the musical Chicago, playing the role of Mama Morton for eight weeks, becoming the first drag queen to perform in a major Broadway musical.[46]
In April 2023, it was announced that Monsoon would be joining the cast of the fourteenth series of Doctor Who (Season 1) which was to be screened jointly between BBC and Disney+ playing a "major role".[47] It was later revealed that Monsoon would be playing the villain "Maestro" in the episode "The Devil's Chord", which aired in May 2024.[48]
From April 2, 2024 to May 26, 2024, Monsoon portrayed Audrey in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors.[49]
Personal life
In 2017 Hoffer stated she identified as "non-gendered" or non-binary,[50] [51] and went by singular they pronouns when not in drag. In an April 2017 interview, Monsoon stated, "I've never identified as fully male. I've always identified as more gender fluid or gender ambiguous, but I never knew the vocabulary to explain it for myself."[52] In a 2024 interview, Monsoon stated that she identifies as trans-femme and uses she/her pronouns.[53]
Hoffer has narcolepsy, a fact that she revealed in the season five premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race.[54]
In January 2021, Hoffer married her partner Michael Abbott in a small ceremony at home with their friends and family witnessing through video call. The marriage was officiated by comedian Deven Green.[55] In February 2024, Abbott announced his separation from Hoffer.[56]
In April 2024, Hoffer legally changed her name to Hera Hoffer, but still kept her stage name of Jinkx Monsoon.[57]
Political views
Hoffer is very outspoken on her Instagram and Twitter about former US President Donald Trump and LGBT equality. She is a Democratic Party supporter and donated to both Elizabeth Warren's and Bernie Sanders's campaigns to be the Democratic nominee for president in 2020.[58] She is a public supporter of trans rights and frequently makes posts on social media advocating for trans people.
Artistry
Hoffer's drag persona is inspired by her mother and the comedians Lucille Ball, Maria Bamford, Deven Green, and Sarah Silverman. Her drag persona's last name, Monsoon, is derived from the character Edina Monsoon from the British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.[4] Hoffer also performs as the drag character Deirdre A. Irwin, who is a Southern medium.[59]
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
Featured singles
Other appearances
Music videos
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2011 | Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel | Herself/Davey |
2013 | East of Adin | Anthony Johnson |
2014 | Drag Becomes Him | Herself |
2019 | | Herself |
2019 | The Queens[63] | Herself |
2020 | Happiest Season[64] | Em K. Ultra |
2020 | The Jinkx & Dela Holiday Special | Herself | |
Television
Music videos
Web series
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Monsoon Season | Herself |
2011 | Drag Becomes Him | Herself |
2013 | 31 Days of Jinkx | Herself |
2016 | Capitol Hill | Herself |
2019 | The X Change Rate | Herself |
2020 | Blood and Makeup | Melora Oswald |
2020–2024 | Helluva Boss | Martha,[75] additional voices (6 episodes) |
2021 | I Like to Watch | Herself |
2022 | Around the Table | Herself |
2022 | BuzzFeed Celeb | Herself[76] |
2022 | Friendship Test | Herself[77] |
2022 | Drip Or Drop? | Herself[78] |
2022 | Portrait of a Queen | Herself[79] |
2022 | Sketchy Queens | Herself |
2023 | The Pit Stop | Herself[80] |
2023 | Song Association with ELLE | Herself[81] | |
Theatre
Awards and nominations
See also
Notes and References
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- Web site: Smith . Paul Art . February 27, 2023 . Jinkx Monsoon Extends Run in Chicago on Broadway . BroadwayDirect . Jinkx made her Broadway debut in the role of “Matron ‘Mama’ Morton” on Monday, January 16, 2023, making history by becoming the first drag queen to play the role on Broadway. . April 6, 2023 . April 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230406075935/https://broadwaydirect.com/jinkx-monsoon-extends-run-in-chicago-on-broadway/ . live .
- Web site: Scott. Aaron. Q&A: Jinkx Monsoon from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'. Portland Monthly. April 22, 2013. April 18, 2013. April 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190411141457/https://www.pdxmonthly.com/articles/2013/4/18/interview-jinkx-monsoon-from-rupaul-drag-race-april-2013. live.
- Web site: Spencer. Aaron. Interview: Drag Queen Jinkx Monsoon. Willamette Week. April 22, 2013. January 30, 2013.
- Web site: Mother: Broadway Babies With Jinkx Monsoon - Tickets - Oasis, San Francisco, CA - May 6, 2017. 2021-03-01. nightout.com. February 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230204021407/https://nightout.com/events/mother-broadway-babies-with-jinkx-monsoon/tickets. live.
- News: Andrews-Katz. Eric. 14 June 2013. Jinkxies! It's Hairspray! - Seattle's drag superstar is Velma in a special 10th anniversary edition of the musical. 41. Seattle Gay News. 24. March 1, 2021. March 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210301162643/http://sgn.org/sgnnews41_24/page21.cfm. dead.
- Web site: Meet Jinkx Monsoon, the Narcoleptic Jewish Drag Queen. May 30, 2013. June 29, 2013. https://archive.today/20130629092921/http://forward.com/articles/177624/being-jinkx-monsoon-the-narcoleptic-jewish-drag-qu/?p=all. dead.
- News: Drag star's got Jewish roots under that blonde hair. Rachel Solomon. The Times of Israel. August 15, 2013. August 15, 2013. August 18, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130818100955/http://www.timesofisrael.com/drag-stars-got-jewish-roots-under-that-blonde-hair/. live.
- Web site: Normal . Abby (pseudonym) . Jinkx Monsoon Will Not Put You to Sleep . . April 22, 2013 . March 10, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130318145837/http://voices.yahoo.com/jinkx-monsoon-will-not-put-sleep-12049211.html?cat=49 . March 18, 2013 .
- Web site: Baltus. Leah. The Revolutionary: Jerick Hoffer aka Jinkx Monsoon. https://web.archive.org/web/20130106013828/http://cityartsonline.com/issues/seattle/2013/01/revolutionary-jerick-hoffer-aka-jinkx-monsoon. usurped. January 6, 2013. City Arts Magazine. April 22, 2013. December 31, 2012.
- Web site: Cornish Graduette Monsoon Storms RuPaul's Drag Race. Cornish College of the Arts. April 22, 2013. January 5, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20180812150850/http://www.cornish.edu/news/article/cornish_graduette_monsoon_storms_rupauls_drag_race/. August 12, 2018. dead.
- News: Jankowski . Andrew . Portlanders Can Now Book a Stay at the Home of Drag Superstar Jinkx Monsoon . May 25, 2022 . Willamette Week . October 5, 2018 . October 6, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181006030456/https://www.wweek.com/culture/2018/10/05/portlanders-can-now-book-a-stay-at-the-home-of-drag-superstar-jinkx-monsoon/ . live .
- Web site: Monsoon Season. Funny or Die. May 29, 2013. June 2011. July 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180713233334/http://www.funnyordie.com/monsoonseason. dead.
- Web site: Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel . RadioTimes . 6 October 2022 . October 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221006214327/https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-hnfuy5/waxie-moon-in-fallen-jewel/ . live .
- Web site: Rudolph. Christopher. May 13, 2013. Jinx Monsoon, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Winner, Stars In 'Drag Becomes Him' YouTube Series (VIDEO). May 29, 2013. HuffPost. May 21, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130521152956/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/13/jinkx-monsoon-drag-becomes-him_n_3267216.html. live.
- Web site: Kiley. Brendan. Gay Actors, Straight Parts, and the "Flamboyance" Factor. The Stranger. April 22, 2013. January 10, 2012. March 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140311181310/http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/01/10/too-flamboyant-to-play-a-straight-man. dead.
- Web site: Berson . Misha . 'Spring Awakening': powerful passion at Balagan . . April 22, 2013 . January 11, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140311182127/http://seattletimes.com/avantgo/2017198469.html . March 11, 2014 .
- Web site: Who Says Moritz in Spring Awakening is a 'Straight Part'?. The Stranger. April 22, 2013. Savage, Dan. January 11, 2012. Dan Savage. March 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140311181831/http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2012/01/11/who-says-moritz-in-spring-awakening-is-a-straight-part. live.
- Web site: RENT – 5th Avenue . . April 22, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130222052929/http://www.5thavenue.org/show/rent . February 22, 2013 .
- Web site: Coughlan. Maggie. November 19, 2012. RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 Contestants Announced. April 1, 2013. People. March 31, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160331030546/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20649306,00.html. dead.
- Web site: Sava. Oliver. February 26, 2013. Snatch Game. April 22, 2013. The A.V. Club. May 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130524162954/http://www.avclub.com/articles/snatch-game,92892/. live.
- Web site: Sava. Oliver. April 2, 2013. Drama Queensl. April 22, 2013. The A.V. Club. April 6, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130406025912/http://www.avclub.com/articles/drama-queens%2C95875/. live.
- Web site: Michael. Broder. March 1, 2013. Drag Queen Culture Divide: Breaking Down What Happened on This Week's RuPaul's Drag Race Snatch Game. April 22, 2013. HuffPost. May 13, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130513110539/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-broder/rupauls-drag-race-snatch-game_b_2774779.html. live.
- Web site: Sava. Oliver. February 5, 2013. Lip Synch Eleganza Extravaganza. April 22, 2013. The A.V. Club. April 9, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130409165436/http://www.avclub.com/articles/lip-synch-eleganza-extravaganza,91859/. live.
- Web site: Sommerfeld. Seth. A Fiendish Conversation with Jerick Hoffer. Seattle Metropolitan. April 22, 2013. January 7, 2013. May 15, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130515190722/http://www.seattlemet.com/arts-and-entertainment/culture-fiend/articles/a-fiendish-conversation-with-jerick-hoffer. live.
- Web site: Hetrick. Adam. April 23, 2013. "RuPaul's Drag Race" Contestant Jinkx Monsoon Will Star in Seattle Concert Staging of Hairspray. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130426235954/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/177230-RuPauls-Drag-Race-Contestant-Jinkx-Monsoon-Will-Star-in-Seattle-Concert-Staging-of-Hairspray. April 26, 2013. April 23, 2013. Playbill.
- Web site: Wolffe . J . "The Vaudevillains" (Starring Jinkx Monsoon) Sells Out 3x Over! . . April 22, 2013 . April 19, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224083841/http://lezgetreal.com/2013/04/the-vaudevillains-sells-out-4x-over/ . December 24, 2013 .
- Web site: Adam . Adam . The Vaudevillians, Starring "RuPaul's Drag Race" Winner Jinkx Monsoon, Extends for Fifth Time . Playbill . December 21, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110942/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/182507-The-Vaudevillians-Starring-RuPauls-Drag-Race-Winner-Jinkx-Monsoon-Extends-for-Fifth-Time . December 24, 2013 .
- Web site: JINKX MONSOON NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGIOUS HELPMANN AWARD. December 25, 2015. December 26, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151226210129/http://www.dragofficial.com/brendan/jinkx-monsoon-has-been-nominated-for-a-helpmann-award. live.
- Web site: Shine on: 2013 Artists of the Year. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203214404/http://www.cityartsonline.com/articles/shine-2013-artists-year. usurped. December 3, 2013. November 25, 2013.
- Web site: March 24, 2015 . Seattle Soap . usurped . https://web.archive.org/web/20150331022651/http://cityartsonline.com/articles/seattle-soap . March 31, 2015.
- Web site: BWW CD Reviews: Jinkx Monsoon's THE INEVITABLE ALBUM is Irresistible. Clarke. David. BroadwayWorld. July 29, 2014. May 31, 2022. May 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531142149/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-CD-Reviews-Jinkx-Monsoons-THE-INEVITABLE-ALBUM-is-Irresistible-20140729. live.
- Web site: Watch Jinkx Monsoon Raise Hell in 'The Bacon Shake' with Fred Schneider. Portwood. Jerry. September 16, 2014. May 31, 2022. May 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531142151/https://www.out.com/entertainment/music/2014/09/16/watch-jinkx-monsoon-raise-hell-bacon-shake-w-fred-schneider. live.
- Web site: Theatre Columnist Michael Musto in Crosshairs of Celebrity Roast May 22 | Playbill. March 11, 2023. February 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218204835/https://playbill.com/article/theatre-columnist-michael-musto-in-crosshairs-of-celebrity-roast-may-22. live.
- Web site: The Stars Came Out to Celebrate (and Roast) PAPER's Own Michael Musto - PAPER. March 11, 2023. February 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230218204836/https://www.papermag.com/musto-roast-2419464815.html#rebelltitem7. live.
- Web site: Bruce Vilanch Emcees the Michael Musto Roast . May 25, 2017 . February 18, 2023 . February 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230218204836/https://wegotbruce.com/bruce-vilanch-emcees-the-michael-musto-roast/ . live .
- Web site: Jinkx Monsoon Switches Styles for Her Latest Album. Hinzmann. Dennis. Out. January 16, 2018. May 31, 2022. August 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210815182605/https://www.out.com/entertainment/2018/1/15/jinkx-monsoon-switches-styles-her-latest-album. live.
- Web site: Jinkx Monsoon Gets Animated In New Music Video "Cartoons And Vodka". Rudolph. Christopher. NewNowNext. January 23, 2018. May 31, 2022. May 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531142149/http://www.newnownext.com/jinkx-monsoon-cartoons-and-vodka-music-video/01/2018/. live.
- Jinkx Monsoon Talks New Album, Coming Out as Gender Nonbinary & 'Steven Universe' Role. Goodman. Elyssa. Billboard. January 16, 2018. May 31, 2022. May 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531142149/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/jinkx-monsoon-interview-new-album-gender-nonbinary-steven-universe-role-8094367/. live.
- Web site: Xanadu Tour, Starring RuPaul's Drag Race Favorites Jinkx Monsoon and Ginger Minj, Canceled. Hetrick. Adam. Playbill. September 20, 2019. May 31, 2022. May 31, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220531142149/https://playbill.com/article/xanadu-tour-starring-rupauls-drag-race-favorites-jinkx-monsoon-and-ginger-minj-canceled. live.
- News: The Most Powerful Drag Queens in America: Ranking the new establishment. . June 10, 2019 . June 10, 2019 . . June 10, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190610184458/https://www.vulture.com/2019/06/most-powerful-drag-queens-in-america-ranked.html . live.
- Web site: Manzella 11/20/2020. Sam. How Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme Dragged Up Clea DuVall's "Happiest Season". 2020-12-19. LOGO News. December 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201208223420/http://www.newnownext.com/clea-duvall-happiest-season-jinkx-monsoon-bendelacreme/11/2020/. live.
- Web site: Berkowitz. Joe. 2020-12-05. How drag stars BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon reinvented the holiday show in 2020. 2020-12-19. Fast Company. en-US. December 7, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201207074640/https://www.fastcompany.com/90582919/drag-stars-bendelacreme-jinkx-monsoon-holiday-show-movie-covid. live.
- News: Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme reveal Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show 2023 tour dates . Nolfi . Joey . ew.com . Entertainment Weekly . July 17, 2023 . December 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231224082803/https://ew.com/music/jinkx-monsoon-bendelacreme-holiday-show-2023-tour-dates/ . live .
- Web site: Nolfi . Joey . April 13, 2022 . RuPaul's Drag Race reveals first all-winners cast for All Stars 7 . April 14, 2022 . . April 13, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220413162119/https://ew.com/tv/rupauls-drag-race-all-winners-season-cast-revealed-all-stars-7/ . live .
- Web site: November 22 . Joey Nolfi . EST . 2022 at 09:45 AM . 'Drag Race' winner Jinkx Monsoon joins 'Chicago' on Broadway . 2022-11-22 . EW.com . en . November 22, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221122184105/https://ew.com/theater/jinkx-monsoon-chicago-broadway-mama-morton/ . live .
- News: Ramachandran. Naman. Tangcay. Jazz. 'Doctor Who' Adds 'Drag Race' Winner Jinkx Monsoon to Cast. Variety. April 3, 2023. April 3, 2023. April 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230403154042/https://variety.com/2023/global/news/doctor-who-jinkx-monsoon-drag-race-1235568659/. live.
- Web site: Harp. Justin. Doctor Who confirms Jinkx Monsoon's villain role. Digital Spy. April 10, 2024. May 17, 2024. May 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240517195210/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a60457948/doctor-who-jinkx-monsoon-role-maestro/. live.
- Web site: Gans . Andrew . Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu Take Over Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway Beginning April 2 . Playbill . April 2, 2024.
- Web site: Monsoon. Jinkx. March 21, 2015. I just saw this posted somewhere.. April 30, 2017. Facebook. I, myself do not identify as cis-gendered. I am genderless.. April 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230404014749/https://www.facebook.com/jinkx.monsoon/posts/818079764894630. live.
- Web site: July 25, 2017. Drag Race's Jinkx Monsoon Comes Out as Non-Binary. July 25, 2017. The Gaily Grind. March 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210302115500/https://thegailygrind.com/2017/07/25/drag-races-Jinkx-monsoon-comes-non-binary-choose-educate-rather-get-upset/. dead.
- Web site: Valdez. Matt. April 25, 2017. Hey Qween! Jinkx Monsoon talks new album, gender fluidity and "Drag Race". April 30, 2017. Queerty. February 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230204021411/https://www.queerty.com/hey-qween-jinx-monsoon-talks-new-album-gender-fluidity-drag-race-20170425. live.
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