Jinkx Monsoon Sings Chicago's 'I Am My Own Best Friend' & Cher in a Game of Song Association | ELLE

Cabaret icon Jinkx Monsoon has left her mark on RuPaul's Drag Race, the Broadway Stage, and now - Song Association with ELLE. This award-winning actress and theatre sensation sings classics by Cyndi Lauper and Cher, and talks about her experience in the hit Broadway Show, Chicago.
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[@josephxruiz]

Jinkx is finally having the exposure she has deserved ever since she won season 5. MONSOON SEASON FOREVER!!!!!

[@RowdyBoy82]

Finally? Perhaps you haven't been informed. Nobody would stop talking about the Vaudvillians for years. Look it up, it was a major achievement that garnered a lot of press for her.

[@TastySchu4]

They/Them 😋

[@josephxruiz]

@@TastySchu4 Jinkx is comfortable with she/her pronouns as well!

[@kanderson6739]

Yessss!!

[@geckohunter123]

She literally won the show again last year 💀

[@blakegillpuente3904]

JINKX SINGING "POOR UNFORTUNATE SOULS" PLS I COULD DIE 😭💜

[@gastonmiramontes4502]

YES, she would have been great as Ursula!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@metalicrobot66]

She REALLY should've been cast as Ursula in the new Little Mermaid movie :(

[@ec4763]

There's a video of the full song here on KZbin. She's wonderful 🤩🤩🤩💜

[@iTeacupPanda]

Yeah she sings it all the time live

[@jexzamycorpuz1472]

This 🤧 her or ginger minj 🤧

[@victoria-ic2ml]

love melissa mccarthy but JINKX as URSULA wouldve been perfect

[@YourMajesty143]

Yes, especially since Ursula was based on a Drag Queen (Divine)!

[@emree8593]

I think ginger minj would've fit better, even in terms of the shape

[@0mnom]

@@emree8593 hahahah ginger mink? Germs of the shape? 😂

[@nnsrhmdn]

she actually did a nearly full rendition of poor unfortunate souls! it's somewhere on KZbin, you may search it. it's amazing, highly recommended to watch.

[@pinkfeet518]

once she hit the title of the song, my eyes went wide. we NEED her as ursula!!

[@glam_diary]

''Over 30, very flirty, fem, fun and full of life'' I just love her 🥰

[@DramaticDylan]

You forgot the “…and you can too!” 😂

[@Jessicalovesmichael]

…“With Jinx Monsoon!”

[@artifactguy]

Can we all learn to be as joyful and full of life as Jinkx? What an incredible talent in so many ways and more importantly, what a phenomenal person and positive influence.

[@piscesmoongal4506]

Agreed!

[@RubiAlejandra_]

Yes ❤

[@Neon-Sauce]

Joyful…. Or batshit crazy? I’m here for both… 😂

[@MikoSquiz]

I think we all can, if we all also have an edible for lunch and another for breakfast like Jinkx does.

[@chunkymonkey356]

@@MikoSquiz My thoughts too 😂❤

[@ebonyenchantress3471]

from being bullied and doubted on her season to singing on broadway & for elle, u go jinx

[@0927kira]

jinkx did not felt bullied, she even said this on an interview because she sometimes starts the teasing herself and most of the time she also has a comeback - those just did not fit the edit of an underdog

[@katiannarose7444]

How about winning queen of queens? Even amongst the best Jinx was an undeniable force once on stage or infront of a camera. I'd be both so invigorated and so terrified to share a stage with her 😂

[@thoseriseofkingdomsadswith972]

Jinkx: I was NOT bullied in my season. They edited me to be a victim when I was going back and forth with everyone. Jinxk's fans: OH MY POOR BABYYYY!

[@fatimascrying]

as a german speaking person, jinkx randomly singing in german and doing so flawlessly was something I didn't know I needed in life

[@panwithoutaplan6961]

could you please list the song?!

[@bajoranlilacs]

​@@panwithoutaplan6961 Marlene Dietrich - Ich bin von Kopf bis Fuss auf Liebe eingestellt

[@panwithoutaplan6961]

@@bajoranlilacs thank you so much!! and have a nice day ^^

[@iialarcon30]

Not flawless but astonishingly well. Getting the soft “nichts” at the end is sth reserved for natives.

[@Jade-gg9ek]

Jinkx's energy is so captivating you just can't help but be happy and laugh with them

[@alecmiller6066]

In alternate universe there is full circle moment when drag queen Jinkx Monsoon plays Ursula in live action adaptation

[@RainboTea_TM]

I’ll settle for Melissa, love Jinkx tho

[@RachelSmith-ln1yo]

I love how she went almost immediately from telling the story of Tale as Old as Time and not using that song for the word Time coming up 😂 repertoire so extensive, no repeats needed or allowed 🔥

[@piscesmoongal4506]

Same with saying “My Own Best Friend” is her favorite from Chicago and then when “friend” was a word, she sang Randy Newman 😂

[@vivis2sz]

And I love that they put the word feather wanting her to sing her version of creep but she used a random song lol

[@Jade-gg9ek]

Jinkx's laugh is so infectious, I love it

[@vainillaalbabrown8844]

She literally find that songs so quickly, it's impressive for me cause most artist at least think 4 seconds before start singing.

[@GarrettMayfield]

I knew she was about to get every single one. Jinkx is such a cerebral yet artistically driven talent. My fave of the Drag Race alum for sure.

[@RLReagan]

OMG. Ursula! “Poor unfortunate souls” was perfection.

[@pankreas2195]

She is so melodic it's like a Disney cartoon come to life

[@hiyahandsome]

Love how Jinkx cracks herself up with her delicious impersonations of other performers! Such an entertaining, funny and talented star, love you Jinkx!

[@EricTorreswashere]

Jinkx getting hit by Aquaria during the Season 10 premiere and saying they’re just happy for the air time and now they’re beyond famous. We love to see it.

[@synchsation]

15/15 plus an infinity of extra credit…queen of queens❤

[@KatetheCatLady]

The story about singing the Beauty and the Beast song to each family member had me laughing out loud. Such a great story teller! I love Jinkx so much and it's exciting to see them getting all these press opportunities! 🥰

[@lenamiez]

Yeah but I wondered why she wasn't singing it when "time" was coming 😂

[@pauljansosnowski1706]

Can we all agree that she would be perfect for the role of Ursula in Arielle?!

[@uji101]

For all those who are wondering, at the end she sings in German. The lyrics translate to: "From head to toe I'm set for love, cause that means the world to me and nothing else." Have a great day yall❤🎉🎉

[@Alexander-rq9he]

That was my favorite part of the entire video!!! ❤

[@sueparras6028]

Jinkx Monsoon proves once again why she is the Queen of all Queens! What a joy filled woman! So inspiring! 🎉🎉😊

[@ArabsforIsrael]

That's a MAN

[@fillipearagao3416]

She is non-binary... and a Drag Queen, so she is queen of all queens :)

[@sourabhwadalkar4069]

@@ArabsforIsrael you're a MENACE

[@yoobeepedmeinthebeep]

@@ArabsforIsrael We call all the drag queens "she" when they're in drag sit down

[@fatimascrying]

​@@yoobeepedmeinthebeep but also a lot of them just aren't men neither in or out of drag ^^

[@thebullfrog__]

: Jinkx Monsoon's musical knowledge is just jaw-dropping astounding. She really deserves all the praises she's been getting lately and definitely the Queen of all Queens title, not only as a drag entertainer but as a genius of an artist. Talent. Award. 👑

[@officialkristinchenoweth]

Love you Jinkx!

[@piscesmoongal4506]

Kristin!!! 👏

[@ELLE]

a queen! 👑

[@b.mcknight8686]

I wish Disney would have used a drag queen to play Ursula to honor Divine. Ginger Minj would make a fabulous Ursula, or if they wanted a new take on the character Adore would be awesome. Could you imagine Michelle Visage as Ursula? That would be great.

[@YourMajesty143]

Honestly, I imagined Latrice or Eureka as Ursula, but ugh it wasn't until this video that I realize Jinkx Monsoon would've been the best choice!

[@samanthakleber1617]

michelle visage my favorite drag queen ❤

[@maggiemcfly5267]

Fun fact: a drag queen dubbed Ursula to spanish in the Latinamerican(or at least in the Mexican version) Little Mermaid 1989 movie, her names was Serena Olvido and she was inspired in Devine for the character.

[@sheikhashraf8375]

Wait you mean to say that Ursula wasn't already seated beside Ru on the judges panel?

[@sabrinaduckett5057]

I sincerely LOVE how Jinkx is so unapologectically natural, just a beautiful ball of sunshine ranging from giggling to hysterical laughing! Love you, Jinkx!!!

[@rascal_rae]

Charisma just oozes from her effortlessly. What a talent, and with a heart of gold too. So happy to see Jinkxy having her big moment, it's long overdue and well deserved many times over

[@MsElectricLover]

I'm so proud of Jinkxie. She's such a ray of light.

[@thomasfm]

Shes a force of nature, so much joy and happiness and positivity we love her

[@RawrfearmeXP]

It’s the delicate feminine laugh for me 😂 she is everything ❤️❤️

[@am1453]

I’m so proud of them. Very deserving of this career resurgence. 10/10

[@tatlockandfriends]

resurgence? maybe you haven’t been paying attention, but jinkx has been selling out her tours for a decade. she’s been on top for ages

[@federicogou]

Jinkx is everywhere nowadays. Love that for her ❤

[@franklinqueiroz2130]

Loving seein' Jinkx everywhere! Well deserved for my favorite queen.

[@spacewinter]

Drag Queens ❤ Jinkx is my Ursula. I hope she gets to be in a live action Disney movie one day.

[@crisbermudez]

Jinkx is amazing, so talented. Im happy we were able to see her doing her best again on Drag Race All Winners

[@SageSkylight]

THIS IS MAJOR. THIS IS IMPACTFUL. THANK YOU FOR EXISTING, JINKX. THANK YOU RUPAUL, AND OF COURSE, THANK YOU, ELLE.

[@LMusicloverKi09]

She's beautiful and she was like literally literally hilarious to watch, I love her she's iconic

[@ArabsforIsrael]

*HE*

[@lindabuck2777]

Jinx is a prime example of living in the now within her own head seemingly then zings in her point with a stunning clarity! Love and adore her humor no matter where she is it’s her ‘show’ and it’s enticing! 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️thank you Elle for presenting her! Can’t wait to see who’s next. 🙏🏻❤️

[@paulined7623]

I JUST LOVE JINKX’S ENERGY!!

[@yanga_nm]

she’s so true to her aesthetic- it’s crazy 😂🤍

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

Her depth and variety of references is indeed impressive

[@gracefuldead]

Yessss queeen!! It’s monsoon SEASON!!

[@tigerlily0988]

We stan a show tune loving queen! ❤

[@journeyreyxox]

Jinkx makes me laugh so much. La la la love her energy so much. Thanks Elle and Jinkx for putting a smile on my face xox

[@sophielem59]

I didn't know Jinkx at all, but what an energy!!

[@raymondbigman1]

i fell in love with jinkx monsoon after seeing her on season 5 of RPDR 🥰😍😍❤️

[@pandaboy2650]

The German song at the end killed me hahahaha Thanks for having such an amazing artist @elle 💖

[@Gab19]

Jinkx is all of us. Jinkx did the thing.

[@evandroid]

My favorite Song Association guests so far are Adam Lambert and Jinkx Monsoon. 🖤

[@mikimartines874]

we are finally getting the monsoon season we all deserve💚💚💚

[@kekw11]

She's exuding positive vibes/energy and she's just full of talent. I love her so much 💞🥰

[@JuanDavidOrjuela]

And ending with a song in German (by non other than Marlene Dietrich), Jinkx really is WUNDERBAR

[@em_yu]

I couldn't stop smiling, what a lovable person

[@EduardoVasconceloss]

charisma can't be bought, and Jinkx is certainly embedded with charisma and talent! love her

[@m00nrac00n]

Of course killed this, 15/15, I mean its the Jinkx Monsoon. The MIND. The German at the end had me hollering "GARRRRRRNICHTTTT"

[@IAMASELENATOR92]

Queen of all Queens!

[@brenfreeman8223]

Amazing energy and a joy to watch, Thank you Jinkx for being you! Blessed Be!

[@_observado]

She brings so much joy to any room ❤

[@stephanienoblet8503]

I love Jinxkx Monsoon I saw her in season all star’s season 7 on KZbin some how it showed up in my recommended

[@voodoosleeper]

ABSOLUTELY DYING at Jinkx's Randy Newman impression omg.

[@beebeedeeie]

Love that jinx just keep growing into a bigger star

[@Raborat]

The Queen of all Queen. The Greatest of All Time.

[@lero9841]

The Queen of all Queens!

[@gensanx6697]

Jinkx, a true talent. So happy to see her in this videos.

[@patrickrnramos6539]

I saw jinkx and automatically press play 😅😅❤❤❤

[@samibarigani8806]

Literally started watching season 5 last night, so it’s really nice to see how long she has come since then!!

[@illither]

MORE JINKX PLEASEEE THANK YOUUUUUUUU WE LOVE HER TO BITS!!!!

[@duarteferros5775]

Love you Jinx! Your cover of Strange Magic was the #1 song on my Spotify wrapped 🫶

[@nodoubt2ooo]

Jinx singing Nikka Costa is everything I def never thought I'd see!

[@j_kahn]

It gives me great joy to see Jinkx living her dream! ❤

[@raquelgomez1571]

I clicked on this so fast. We love you Jinkx 💕

[@starace4031]

Jinkx is wonderful, such a great video with her. 😊

[@louiserobles3556]

Ugghhhh i just love everything about her! 😭💗

[@vittorfariass]

imagine if she played Ursula in this live action…

[@papabear9094]

So much talent and joy!

[@carlotalks9641]

love jinx laugh

[@katclark6587]

Wait…she NAILED Ursula! I could see her doing Broadway Little Mermaid for sure! 🐙❤

[@delaneyray9783]

i'm seeing jinkx this year on tour and im SO EXCITED

[@victoriadomiciano6247]

it's monsoon season: the renaissance!!

[@ajsakamoto]

I love her voice so much.

[@JB-nj7nq]

Of course she KILLED it! 😂❤

[@lukharmom]

Your laugh makes me smile! Hope to see you in Seattle!

[@RaymondHng]

5:09 She should have sung "RuPaul's Drag Race" as Judy Garland.

[@rechleticia]

amazing to see Jinkx having that kind of opportunity, she's a STAR!

[@lilmommysalami]

Seeing Jinkx’s final show in Chicago on Sunday, and I’m so excited to bask in the light of this ray of sunshine 🥹

[@tinymxnticore]

Find someone who laughs with you the way Jinkx laughs at herself 💕✨

[@thebeautyoflife327]

One of my favorites ♥️

[@nottherealrabbit]

Loved Jinx since her first appearance on my tv ... So many years ago. She is sunshine❤❤

[@tatlockandfriends]

you love her but don’t know how to spell her name

[@who3323]

I love Jinxxxxx!!! So happy to see her here

[@Rowan_Smith]

Jinkx went a whole 9 minutes without falling asleep 😅❤️

[@jerichogamara9339]

JINKXYYY🥺❤

[@tatesands]

YASSS QUEEN! Love you Jinkx

[@tkimbraley3994]

I kinda knew there’ll be songs that are older than most of us here🤣🤣❤

[@JohncharleS20042]

I love her so so much, my inspiration!!

[@sheepssleepwhileyoustare3083]

This was the most entertaining episode ever 😂😂😂

[@celesteaddison3948]

LOVE JINX so happy elle worked with her

[@juicebox7048]

I just adore jinx monsoon 🧡

[@isaiahvasquez825]

Elle just keeps coming with the AMAZING guests ✨

[@dailyteen2219]

Her energy is so joyful and fun aahhaahha love her

[@Joshadowolf]

Your majesty, *Queen of All Queens*