Jinkx Monsoon opens up about career, Pride Month, more | USA TODAY Entertainment

Two-time "RuPaul's Drag Race" champion Jinkx Monsoon chats with USA TODAY's Ralphie Aversa for a wide-ranging interview covering the performer's career, Pride Month and more.
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[@BadBadAngel3]

Every time Jinkx laughs a fairy gets its wings!

[@TinyEpics]

I thought that happened everytime Michelle Visage farted… 😂

[@BadBadAngel3]

@@TinyEpics We all know she farts nitrous oxide, it's the reason Ru pisses herself/himself laughing!

[@Garyvilla97]

"They don't hide how much they hate us, so why should we hide how much we love ourselves "

[@christopherjones9917]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@anitatimmons9525]

That first time I heard Jinkx say WATER OFF A DUCKS BACK clear back on season 5 I knew she was going to be the win & go far. Jinkx I am so proud of you & I `m proud that you now know who you really are Kudos Sweet Heart .Forever A True Fan Love You Jinkxy

[@jayhartbarger2793]

ditto

[@Izzybaggins]

When he said wife in the suburbs my aura immediately shape-sifted me into Britney Spears,holding a microphone,mouth wide open,brain buffering,calculating and finally coming to the realization that Ryan Seacrest isn’t gay by quietly exhaling: Girl???? 😮

[@PrecociousFriand]

That part

[@katherinereece]

What a great reference!

[@firewordsparkler]

lmfao SAME

[@santipapa6986]

You right, this is exactly what went in my head. I think gay people are all synched in

[@emethmakeup5394]

Same vibe here. HAHAHA.

[@cheyennebrennan966]

Every time she laughs, we gain another five minutes of life! 😂❤

[@cheyennebrennan966]

@bodelaire6395 I wouldn't say fake. Occasionally I can see hints of a slightly nervous tic, but I just love her so much I can't even bring myself to care.

[@eyeofthasky]

isnt she on hormone therapy that messes her u completely?

[@davetheone7948]

Sounds very fake. Worse than RuPaul’s fake laugh and even worse than barefoot contessa’s horrible fake laugh

[@yumekojodokidokipanic]

I love how calm the interviewer is. Never even flinching at Jinx laugh attack! Lol

[@julianfavela11121985]

You’re right. Ralphie Aversa was so clam that he forgot to show connection with Jinx’s. To me felt like he wasn’t even listening to her answers. to her answers.

[@isserious8188]

@@julianfavela11121985disagree. He seemed professional.

[@amylou22snowhite]

I will show up for Jinkx again and again. Extraordinary professional who adores and appreciates their fans.

[@sameermalik3761]

I was floored when he said ‘his wife’. My gaydar is way off if that isn’t a gay man !

[@surprisebetch]

Cue the gif of Britney finding out Ryan Seacrest isn't gay

[@endor8witch]

honestly? nowadays not all straight guys look a certain way. the lines can be blurred now than previous decades

[@endor8witch]

@bodelaire6395 stop being toxic

[@Iggysluckytonite]

lol I wasn't the only one? 😅

[@RW-yt7ro]

@bodelaire6395ew don’t be that type of gay . …

[@mortenle]

Jinx is such a sweet and talented human. It's hard not to embrace her. Drag queens save the world!🎶🎶

[@RW-yt7ro]

When I rewatched this I noticed him saying he’s straight actually makes so much sense .its my own gay brain that was making him gay . there is nothing flamboyant about this guy not his mannerism ,not his vibe ,nothing says gay at all .but because of the context of the interview it made me assume .a man doing a One on one with a drag race girl makes you think he’s a fan which makes u assume he’s gay .cause usually news shows always gives these interview to a gay reporters or a gay intern who is familiar with the show or a woman .

[@Luxxforfilth]

Her voice is a little fruity

[@TwistofKayn138]

I’m so entranced by her outfit

[@mortenle]

Those shoes!

[@middle-aged-mom-discoversstuff]

Nothing makes me happier than hearing Jinkx laugh. I love her SO MUCH andI am so happy she is enjoying this success.

[@elisabethhathorn1656]

🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Jinkx!!! So talented!!

[@jt209539]

Ugh, ive been a fan since she walked into the work room. It is so inspiring to see someone living their purpose. It gives me the confidence to do the same. Go Jynx Go!

[@rickysencion4609]

What a great an inspiring interview by Jinkx. Thoughtful and insightful on so many levels.

[@uaskcred]

the shoes!!!

[@paedreau1]

You're so sweet and genuine. I'm so glad you are having this "monsoon" of success swirling around you. Well deserved. The rest of the world has finally caught on! ❤❤❤

[@tyson3577]

Love Jinkx so much!

[@TheDopekitty]

My queen! I wish I could go to hew York and see her in a show.

[@lucianaborinato2993]

I simply adore you Jinkx!! ❤❤❤

[@Thedrcatwoman]

Jinkx is the best actor, singer, comic, fashion icon, and overall creative artist working today. She is also a good person. She is an advocate for marginalized people. She is beloved by her fans and peers.

[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

She was so fantastic as the Maestro in Doctor Who. I started watching Doctor Who all over again because she was in it. I had stopped watching it when Matt Smith left. (I didn't have anything against Capaldi, I was just busy for a few years. I didn't watch the one after that, either.)

[@schwenk4life]

WHAT AN AUTHENTIC AND BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL HUMAN! Powerful words from a powerful Queen. Jinx, damn, so much love and respect. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@darrenmacinnis1931]

Ummm…….jinx is high high as a kite. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@piscesmoongal4506]

She’s not but ok

[@antonio_serna]

I Love her ❤ Hello from México ❤

[@pamelaperkins256]

I have been following Jinkx since season 5. She is so talented creative hillarious beautiful amazing and illuminating. I am never surprised as she continues to climb the ladder of success as I always knew she would and she deserves it all ! It is always Monsoon season for our Queen 👑💖💐🌈

[@PabloAFL]

Lovely and very talented Jinkx❤

[@shaney130]

she's high as a kite

[@DavidNPS]

I liked this interview , always great to see the Sublime Ms Monsoon. I Jinkx

[@weekevin]

Wait the guy who’s interviewing her is straight 👀😂 when he said “my wife and kids” I was like wait what!!!!! 👀

[@onlyrealtalentedartists]

if he is straight I am Marilyn Monroe

[@feliciak9968]

Listen some people get it later. He wouldn’t be the first obviously gay man to marry a woman and have kids. My old boss is now divorced and is in partnership with a man. Everyone in the office knew, except for him it seemed.

[@macarenadorminey5435]

Everyone seems to forget BI PEOPLE EXIST, and we also give the vibe in a way.

[@francojoost7923]

Is it me or Jinkx is being odd? I love what she said tho, but her laugh and sight… is this part of the Ozempic side effects? ❤️

[@envylopez6035]

The interview was honestly not doing it for me but thank you for interview jinx

[@jeanalzaidi908]

Jinkx has always been the queen of my ♥

[@davetheone7948]

Why does she keep doing that awful fake laugh after she says something that’s not funny or not even a joke?

[@6la6ni6]

jinkx starting to interview him is so classic

[@stephenlonsdale4879]

❤😂😊 we Love you Jinkx. Keep on doing what you are doing and ignore the haters.xxxx

[@Salsero12]

Am I the only one who can't stand at how loudly she takes a breath? It's so loud lol

[@pastbehind25]

Im so happy for jinkx. She deserves all the success ⁸🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@mohamedgermanotta]

When he said wife .. i was like what 🤔🤔🤔 kinda forget that straights exists 😂

[@luckyleprechaun-e7h]

"it's allllllllllllll part of the same soup you know--!"

[@dirkandi]

High as a kite again! 🤣

[@mmkay]

High but not drunk, still Im so impressed how good of a memory she has.

[@wshazbot62]

My fav queen ❤️❤️❤️

[@dyllan661]

Legendary! Such a stellar career, and such a calm reassuring voice in a stressful time

[@dat1ndnguy]

Calm...? 😂

[@kikimusha777]

I absolutely love her with Ben De La Creme. Jinkx is amazing

[@photokunstler]

jinkxxxxxyyyy deserves all the awards and good luck she’s experiencing atm. She is beloved, originally herself, and so full of life. ❤❤❤❤❤ love ya girl!

[@ceciliaSF-TX]

So what if the guy has a wife? We have been fighting stereotypes, it goes all ways.

[@rascal_rae]

I can't express how much I needed to hear this today. Legit might have changed my life

[@KazWinchester]

ive been told to be quite my whole life so seeing them laughing so boldly and unapologetic is so healing,

[@CliffnDonChappellDuncan]

Thanks for sharing Jinkx, USA today!

[@annieyoung7998]

The evolution of Jinkx!!! ❤

[@yazdanysoto5690]

She looks so high. I am not kidding.

[@perplexiglas1]

HighJinkkx.

[@pauladorna4627]

Forgot to say love Jinx💋💕

[@figaroverdi]

I'm very happy for Jinkx... I was a fan since day 1. Congratulations to a fabulous and talented queen.

[@theturtlearchives]

I’m curious why she stopped drinking, I’m tempted myself to stop

[@BoricuaDude]

Wait, the reporter said his wife and son!? He totally gave me gay vibes @reporter 😅 My gaydar wasn't even beeping, it was air horn blasting 🤔 ☠️ 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ddllwhite]

It's so beautiful to see and hear her. Impressive how relatable and vulnerable and real she is and keeps on being, despite all the amazing successes she's been stacking up. Love Jinkx!

[@cynthiajones4332]

USA fans be ready. I am the gate; whoever enters through me (Jesus/God) will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:9,10 Repent/believe Jesus loves you live 4 Him!

[@thestoneytimes9079]

Ugh this interviewer is terrible. He looks so uncomfortable, waiting for this to be over. Just moving through his list of questions. Like completely not engaging with her responses like sheesh

[@irvinreyes99]

Wow Jinx is such an inspiration, they deserve everything they have gotten in this lifetime! Sending much love ❤😁

[@jetsonwayne15]

This interview got me emotional ❤❤

[@DAEndo]

I adore Jinx.... but DAMN she is baked and looking a fool here.

[@kiovell5519]

jinks look skinnier ! idtgaf congrats queen thats a big archivent!

[@AA-jw7wf]

Hey waiter, I'll have what she's having... kudos!

[@Gabosaurus_13]

Jinkx: 😂🎉❤️‍🔥💫🗣☄️⚡️🚀💥 The interviewer: 🙂

[@fedm6296]

Oh, she’s straight? That explains why she didn’t get Jinkx’ jokes

[@heyheyhey40]

Is she “medicated” here? 😳

[@theturtlearchives]

Probably stoned she does smoke

[@flenif2247]

I would love to see Jinxx impersonate Bette Midler or do Bette bits/songs.

[@divainloveforever]

Adoooooore you since season 5 !!!! God bless you!!!⭐😍⭐😍⭐😍

[@jointheleanrat]

Star in Bells Are Ringing Jinkx! PLEASE!!

[@khurd514]

I love Jinkx! Her laugh is everything!

[@Dortiz8925]

So humble and incredibly talented and always a treat to watch!

[@Sutamtomo]

Oh gosh she lost weight... Ozempic or drugs? 😢

[@Vampirictattoo]

Jinx is DRUNK, slurring & clearly needs help. The fact that not a single person has commented is alarming. Enablers, not fans.

[@jasper2207]

And you know this how?

[@anything5247]

did she lose weight? she looks smaller.

[@АнжелаЗаленская]

Джин Мансун - вы супер. Привет из Украины.

[@doriancoreyscloset421]

She's lost weight. It looks good

[@tishsmiddy71]

Bravo Bravo Jinkx ❤🌹💋🤩

[@madonna816]

I love you, Jinkxy!!! 🥰🫶

[@misanthropelife]

O o o Ozempic

[@01forest]

Ralphie is straight?

[@pauladorna4627]

Forgot the k sorry

[@beignet2012]

@ 12:56 he talks so beautifully about serving his community, but the host does a complete 180 and asks about where his family lives. I know its an interview and there is limited time, but what Jinx said was very profound; I mean it's Pride Month after all. The interviewers style is a bit odd.

[@John-bo1sz]

I was never a fan of Jinx. I always thought she was very generic when I saw her first enter Drag Race. Never saw what everyone else did. But as of recently, I am really getting into Jinx, her attitude is amazing and she's so high most of the time which makes her funny. I'm now becoming a team Jinx fan. I see what everyone sees now. And I like it! 🎉❤

[@cindyshirreffs2099]

The SHOES!!!

[@goldfinger1970]

What a complete and utter joy watching and listening to this beautiful human being. ❤️

[@Ron_Ne1214]

Such an incredible talent! So Deserving of all this recognition and more!!!

[@christianponce7854]

Why did he have to plug the “love” for the “wife” 😂😂😂

[@santipapa6986]

The way the audio changes when she laughes is hilarious

[@theonlybabybear]

Hedwig in Seattle was soooooo incredible!!

[@shannonchristopher9203]

I cannot stop looking at their shoes!!

[@leeshaolivier9298]

I saw shows in Seattle. It's great for theater. ❤

[@louisdepointedulac3072]

The shoes were bought from a little shop of horror, too.

[@RubyWilson777]

She is always so stoned in interviews

[@mahlia0076]

Wife?

[@theturtlearchives]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Mitch-Alex]

She's giving super high, drunk or pilled out? Very slow speech etc

[@rascal_rae]

those SHOES 🤯

[@coisalinda2424]

Amiga você é linda

[@pauladorna4627]

Suddenly the interviewer became interesting when he said wife and son.May give him a call.💋😊

[@vladimir0703]

Wow, she is so stoned. The face expressions😂