RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon makes her broadway debut

Christina Ruffini sits down with Jinkx Monsoon at the historic Stonewall Inn and talks to the RuPaul's Drag Race winner about her broadway debut, gender identity and coping with fame.
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[@cheesepleese_]

She really is just a genuinely good human. Glad she's getting the recognition she deserves

[@ericworiax1277]

He can't be a woman, drag queen sure. Folks have use for this can live by their delusion.

[@KaiserBlade]

He. A man in a dress is a man in a dress.

[@conrmckocoa9352]

They identify as a "they"! OKAY?!

[@mitch103178]

@@conrmckocoa9352 Thank you for referring to them as they. You’re learning. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mitch103178]

@@KaiserBlade And?

[@mimosameltdown3796]

I love that this aired on CBS - a channel a lot of older generations who don't understand drag probably watch so they can learn that drag isn't scary and demonic, but joyful and celebratory. I'm also dying at "witchcraft and therapy" and that Jinx earnestly took the CBS reporter to a witch store. Drag representation AND witch representation in mainstream media we are truly blessed on this holy day of the groundhog

[@adeposie]

@@silentmajority8365 :/ your transphobia is misdirected. drag queens are not trans women.

[@silentmajority8365]

@@adeposie Are you straight a phobic? My point was: Media calling a man in a dress a "Her" Phobia means fear Big difference between fear and nausea

[@CC-xp4qm]

@@silentmajority8365 Spread love not hate. Put love out into the world, it comes back 3 fold. Put hate out into the world, it comes back 3 fold. I'm praying that you start loving other human beings rather than hating them.

[@brenfreeman8223]

​@@silentmajority8365 . No, you really understand nothing, beyond a closed mind. Let a human be who ever they want to be, he , she , they, them, non binary, trans, they have value as much as you do..They are no less, and no greater than you. Life should celebrate individuality not stick it in a box. I am sorry you live a life based on your own fears I feel sorry for you.

[@Generictwink]

@@silentmajority8365 Actually, sex is determined by chromosomes which are made up of proteins and DNA, organized into genes. Typically these sex chromosomes are XY or XX. However, intersex individuals may be born with chromosomes that fall outside of this pattern, such as XXY. This is why some people are born with biological characteristics that are not strictly “male” nor “female.”

[@harrymeepharry]

So happy to see mainstream media treating drag queens with respect and for the artists they are

[@silentmajority8365]

Its not mainstream Media totally run by the LGBTQ

[@Mac_M-bu6vw]

Ru catalyzed this change

[@lejonleonard9312]

"Queens"😮"artist"😮???????

[@Manon-yn6kb]

@@lejonleonard9312girl what are you doing here

[@je8607]

I saw Chicago last weekend, and just like she said…she stood out there and signed every playbill, poster, hat, coffee cup…EVERYTHING! She then went around and took a selfie with everyone. Just amazing!

[@synchronicitystudios8217]

How was she in the show?

[@NextSuperstar88]

@@synchronicitystudios8217 amaJINX!! Get it?? 😊😊😊

[@kcboyyy]

Wish i could watch them live also 😢

[@theessentials...]

@@synchronicitystudios8217 probably better than Valentina in RENT

[@ICONICPARIS]

@@theessentials... lol

[@staceycameron4157]

I love how the entire cast of Drag Race Winner of All Winners series - everyone knew from the very second episode - Jinx was the winner.

[@silentmajority8365]

This years dysphoria award

[@tysonb3568]

@@silentmajority8365 More like Loud Minority….should be ur name. Counting the days until Trump indicated….!🥳

[@TheMarapasa]

...is this my camera?...

[@silentmajority8365]

@@tysonb3568 You know he is not president Right? You know 5 years ago gas was cheaper and there was no war in the Ukraine What does Trump have to do with men ignoring DNA science? There is only male and female DNA everything else is an aberration The majority on earth know their gender the majority believe in God The majority believe only men and women should be couples The majority obey laws I'd say that puts me in the majority

[@staceycameron4157]

@@TheMarapasa hahahahahahaha

[@mariociciliot2247]

Jinkx is INCREDIBLE and insanely talented! We STAN and are so proud to see them thriving and killing it out there! 🥰😍🥰

[@ericworiax1277]

Satan's talented.

[@mariociciliot2247]

@@ericworiax1277 yes she is! #blessed

[@HighonBoots]

@@ericworiax1277 got a problem with that?

[@Celticbrit113]

@@ericworiax1277 leave bianca del rio out of this

[@mitch103178]

@@Celticbrit113 🤣

[@bachumiah119]

Jinx is one of a kind special queen of all queens multitalented multifaceted beloved and revered magical witch

[@silentmajority8365]

a guy in a dress

[@coloraturawhite892]

@@silentmajority8365 boo hoo

[@melkey6580]

One of my queens 👸

[@silentmajority8365]

@@coloraturawhite892 pretty sure you are the ones crying WAHHHH nobody will accept me wahhhhh

[@silentmajority8365]

@@melkey6580 I thought that term was for blk women? Kangz and Queens?

[@laincoubert7236]

not jinkx taking a cbs reporter to a witch shop 😂😭 we stan

[@sickvictorianchild]

This was a really great piece! Christina and Jinkx' interactions felt so natural and fun. "life's too short to live it pretending to be someone else"

[@Jade-gg9ek]

They deserves the everything, the Show Queen Supreme, The Queen of All Queens

[@ericworiax1277]

Super delusional, man thinking he's a woman and that satan could be a y kind of savior.

[@inthcsm0s]

@@ericworiax1277 me when i’m in an annoying loser competition and you’re my opponent:

[@emdrake04]

@@inthcsm0s LMAO

[@leonievasa]

@@ericworiax1277 She's not a man.

[@HighonBoots]

@@ericworiax1277 take your crucifix out of where the sun don’t shine and get a life

[@franklinqueiroz2130]

It's amazing how far drag culture has come! Jinkx is the perfect spokesperson for that. So talented and humble.

[@val7553]

I have never understand what people had against drag culture. Is there anything more amazing and fun than a drag queen?

[@silentmajority8365]

@@val7553 If you were more informed youd understand

[@silentmajority8365]

Only because LGs now run the media Its still rejected by the majority on earth

[@franklinqueiroz2130]

@@silentmajority8365 I'm sorry, I don't engage with homophobes. Take your small mind elsewhere. Here there is only art, talent and kindness.

[@silentmajority8365]

@@franklinqueiroz2130 Again the word phobic comes from the Greek word Phobos that means fear Disagreeing is not fear Ponting out scientific facts is not fear or hate If you can provide scientific proof the male posterior orifice prepares itself naturally for the insertion of the male organ just as the female orifice does by secretion you would have a scientific fact on your side Nobody telling you how to live but don't expect everybody to agree or support unscientific acts

[@conceitedperson78]

I'd heard, but I didn't expect to tear up when I saw her in action!!! You go Queen of Queens!

[@KaiserBlade]

Him. Do you not understand drag?

[@conceitedperson78]

@@KaiserBlade feel like an anthropologist reading this comment. But no, her.

[@mitch103178]

@@KaiserBlade You clearly don’t understand queer culture.

[@Freyah_Hawthorne]

@@KaiserBlade them so sit down

[@davidadams2395]

I see you're a fan of Miss Coco Peru too. And, yes, it's lovely to see Jinkx getting her due.

[@pmfmpls]

I've adored Jinkx since her entrance on RPDR. ❤️❤️❤️

[@laurarm2728]

Me too 💓

[@cherylalt101]

And me! Jinkx is amazingly talented. She made me laugh and made me cry on drag race... A narcoleptic drag queen lol. I'm so happy for her!

[@KaiserBlade]

He

[@vivaciousom5347]

Same!

[@Freyah_Hawthorne]

@@KaiserBlade they sit down kiddo

[@giggles7179]

As both a drag queen of 27 years and someone who's watched Jinkx Monsoon's ascent since she first stepped in front of a television camera, I can attest she represents something quite unique that speaks to a huge spectrum of people. Had RuPaul only been looking for a polished professional that excels in every category of the craft, it's unlikely Jinkx would have gotten far. Instead, RuPaul saw something in her that said "that's one to watch" and to see this underdog pull the carpet out from under her poised competitors that year - virtually none of whom saw her as a threat to their own stardom - had America cheering. It was even more poetic that upon bringing the other winners RuPaul had crowned over the years back for a "best of the best" competition, Jinkx returned a much more refined artist but again bested her contemporaries....because she hadn't allowed anything about the cutthroat business or the marginalization that remains a constant reality change who she was inside. That's impossibly rare with drag queens. It's not something you can fake with hip pads and synthetic hair. For someone whose craft is built on illusion, there is nothing artificial about her. As evidenced by the crowds at the theater door, Jinkx Monsoon is a genuine superstar to many. Broadway is merely the lastest to catch on.

[@autonutt]

Couldn't have been said better. Thank you for this comment!!

[@ForgeMasterXXL]

Beautifully said and I agree 100%

[@FluffieXStarshine]

She also voiced a villian in the Steven Universe cartoon, which was another goal of hers. It is amazing the things she has been able to acomplish and be celebrted for. I hope she gets to go far in her career!

[@maxinesteuer1959]

Wait who did Jinx voice?!😊

[@KENNEDYK6806]

@@maxinesteuer1959 Emerald in Lars of the Stars

[@FFF813]

Oh wow that’s amazing

[@Christophertracy09]

It’s about talent, not someone’s sexual orientation or identity. Jinx deserves this moment because of her charisma and talent!❤️❤️❤️

[@pedromaymi]

I'm so glad Jinx felt comfortable in this interview every other interview I've seen them in they're always cracking jokes or laughing nervously after everything they say. Seems like they're finally opening up to the world and letting the world in.

[@Patch1xo]

I love Jinx. She deserves all the success

[@silentmajority8365]

HE

[@jehd4313]

She is one of a kind...one of the most genuine person to be on RPDR! she deverves all the flowers!

[@KaiserBlade]

How is a man pretending to be a woman genuine?

[@mitch103178]

@@KaiserBlade Why you so obsessed? You’re a race chaser aren’t ya? 🤣

[@jehd4313]

@@KaiserBlade its the art, i'm talking about her actions inside the tv show...they are not always showing up only as a dragqueen there, they have some parts out of drag, talking about their lives / family etc... so we can know the artist and not only their art ! i'm talking about her out of drag .

[@sharimeline3077]

@@KaiserBlade Drag is a performance art. Jinxx is a genuine drag artist, probably the world's best.

[@silentmajority8365]

HE

[@MunizRuprises]

Jinkx deserves all the love and success she's got

[@alguaii272]

Hey gurl hey! Can’t wait for your episode of Ruprise for S15!

[@bb_18]

She's a freakin force. I love herrrrr.

[@silentmajority8365]

HIM

[@pisto30]

@@silentmajority8365 Oh sugar, just hop outta that closet. We know you want to. It's ok!

[@katiesims2220]

This is such a full circle moment from season 5 when she sat down with Ru and said her biggest goal was to do drag on Broadway and now she’s fulfilling that. Way to go Jinkx.

[@MBlueHorn]

So happy for Jinkx!

[@TallulahBangkok]

As a girl who was there on her opening night, and has seen her perform for many years, she is at her best as Mama, she is clearly having so much fun and you can feel it

[@sami.meg10]

I’ve been waiting for AGES to see some footage of her singing as Mama Morton. Of course as I expected, she’s fabulous.

[@jussefosman]

but she actually controls her voice to a level where the only word left to describe it is: impeccable(impeccably?)

[@sharonmiller7213]

That voice is titanium

[@KaiserBlade]

He. Your one word is two words.

[@envylopez6035]

@@KaiserBlade chill you learned nothing from this video

[@Laurmehhh]

She was always my all-time favorite favorite queen on Drag Race. Watching her even more this past year has been an absolute joy. Thank you, Jinkx - we love you!!

[@KaiserBlade]

He. Do you not understand drag?

[@Laurmehhh]

@@KaiserBlade Huh? The drag character Jinkx is a she. In real life, Jerick Hoffer is non-binary and uses she/they pronouns.

[@left2rightanimations561]

@@KaiserBlade a person in drag is a character, and the character might be refered to by different words because the character is considered different from the person acting it.

[@IrinaGomes0209]

@@left2rightanimations561 he's replying to every comment lmao it's deeply sad but jinkx is thriving and that's not gonna change despite his lil comments lol. GO JINKX.

[@sharimeline3077]

is my favorite Drag Queen but I always adored Jinxx. So I was rooting for Raja at first. But very soon it was clear that Jinxx was the winner, she excelled and I was so happy when she won.

[@jennthelen4721]

Jinkx deserves the world! 👑

[@josephtefft4483]

When I was only ever offered male roles in theater productions, I quit theater completely. I wish I had had Jinkx' talent, strength, and perseverance. Love them so

[@mytwocents848]

Most people don't realize that through the Shakespearean era, only men were allowed to play women's roles on stage.

[@ryleyhicks7790]

i love jinx!!! so happy to see them getting the attention they deserve

[@KaiserBlade]

Him. Define drag queen.

[@elizasouza8877]

They

[@elizasouza8877]

@gary quarty it is self expression and performance art

[@ryleyhicks7790]

@@elizasouza8877 thank you for correcting me

[@ryleyhicks7790]

@@KaiserBlade he, she, they, them, they all perform in drag. it’s not limited to gender or sexuality, it’s about self expression.

[@aprilbethpearce8816]

Just sitting here crying in happiness for Jinx. Our world needs her. She deserves all the love and everything good.

[@wendybutler1681]

I have adored this human since they walked into Mama Ru's werkroom. Her talent was obvious from the start. So proud of our home town girl!

[@wendybutler1681]

Jinkx recently appeared in Portland at a 2,992 seat venue. The priciest tickets, in the pit, were just shy of $1000. I was there for Nutcracker yesterday, by the Oregon Ballet Theater. Not a bad seat in the house at Keller Auditorium. A PERFECT venue for a drag show. Beautiful theater.

[@leahmichelle1504]

This is amazing!! I love jinx. She deserves all her flowers!!

[@KaiserBlade]

He.

[@joeywild2011]

@@KaiserBlade She. When you refer to a drag queen while they’re in character, they are referred to as “she”.

[@JesusChrist_]

@@KaiserBlade you do realize Jinx isn't trans right? I get it you're probably trolling, but you're not even doing that right...

[@lambgirl3609]

@@JesusChrist_ she does identify as under the trans umbrella and uses she/they out of drag. however theyre still an idiotic troll mad jinkx is thriving :)

[@nicolemarquez8585]

@@KaiserBlade They. They’re non-binary and use the pronoun “they”. Now please go back and correct all that misinformation you took upon yourself to spread.

[@wasabi.2839]

If she wins the Tony Award for her performance, that's it. She created a new league of drag queens and the scale they can reach.

[@rosech0senOne]

So so so so so happy for her. She deserves all the recognition!!!!

[@KaiserBlade]

He

[@miguelus.81]

@@KaiserBlade Why are you so jealous?

[@susankeefer5981]

Great interview! I’ve been following Jinkx’s career for years and she is the best. I’m so happy that her dream has come true; she deserves it. I think that the extreme right has targeted drag queens because they need a target for their hate and drag is an easy target. It’s so disturbing that the right won’t acknowledge that the LBGTQ community was born this way. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@GOODdeels]

Love Jinkx! Such an extraordinary talent and fascinating personality!

[@Nemiah]

They are SO deserving of this and so much more!! I mean they are Queen of QUEENS 👸after all! Total superstar 🌟

[@MxNEWCASTLE]

This is the kind of positive news we need, someone achieving their dreams, breaking barriers, and learning to love themself. I'm so happy for Jinkx!

[@SGInnerstrength]

Seeing nonbinary representation in media makes me so happy. Congrats to Jinkx!! Can't wait to see them perform :)

[@susaedu368]

So happy for Jinkx and for her well deserved success. She is insanely talented, a blessing for the world, the one and only Queen and a wonderful witch!

[@kendalllou4274]

So happy to see an incredibly talented human being recognized for their true genuine abilities. ❤️ Love you, Jinkxx.

[@kendalllou4274]

I want to play video games with her!

[@thelonetraveller_1]

You can tell what separates Jinkx from the other queens is her wit, charm and compassion all on top of being so talented. Truly deserving of recognition. PS. This comment is coming from a place of good intention if you are thinking of this in a negative way - that's unfortunately a reflection of your way of thinking. :)

[@grahammaio9801]

I agree with those adjectives to describe Jinx but there's plenty of other queens who have those same characteristics too.

[@thelonetraveller_1]

@@grahammaio9801 Coundnt agree more! Bianca, Adore, Nina West and a lot more! xoxo

[@sandra-jones]

@@thelonetraveller_1 please remember that you don't have to put one down to uplift the other.

[@thelonetraveller_1]

@@sandra-jones not my intention sorry if thats how my message was perceived.

[@jakeduffles1598]

@@thelonetraveller_1 you’re fine. I think people are just hyper sensitive. This video is about jinkx. And that’s who you’re talking about

[@dudecpt]

Furthermore: GREAT interview with BRILLIANT reporting by Ms. Ruffini! 👏

[@jenniferclyde8911]

Right? I assumed this would be a bit fluffier but she got into it. Really nice to see in such a mainstream place

[@dudecpt]

@@jenniferclyde8911 Absolutely! 💯 I loved how it was a well rounded piece ON Jinx Monsoon, and as you say….not fluff / focus on RPDR etc Media moving in the right direction! 😁

[@Muttonchop57]

Can't wait to see her on Doctor Who!

[@linnakralj5731]

im so proud of her

[@ericworiax1277]

Delusional folk,support her ,to each their delusion and that shared.

[@ibrav7979]

@@ericworiax1277 Funnily enough, Jinkx created an ad on her season which had the line "Delusion! convince yourself" and yes go on convince yourself that drag is evil and so is jinkxy

[@TheMarapasa]

I cried when i saw this, she's earned every moment of her success... i feel like she's a close friend that always had broadway dreams, and they came true, i am so proud of her... what a star✡🌠 whose gonna play Jinkx in her bio-pic?🎥

[@MAR7LO]

Talented indeed, and genuine. A true artist !

[@RekkinguBoru]

Jinkx is an amazing human being and an inspiration to many including me. I'm glad she's getting everything she deserves because she has a lot of support from us, her fans.

[@JexasM]

Jinkx is an incredible talent. I can't believe I'm gonna see her next weekend!

[@caffedinator5584]

Not surprising that Jinkx made it to broadway. If you’ve seen their performance in Vaudevillians, the talents always been there. Glad they’re getting the recognition now.

[@julierobert1148]

I’m so proud for you Jinkx!❤️❤️❤️

[@pandb4603]

We LOVE Jinkx! 🥰

[@verawelch1043]

It’s just so refreshing to see someone so real, and so secure and so happy with themselves just living their best life. Everyone deserves to feel that way.

[@olontra6735]

Jinkx being an amazing artist and person AND a gaymer! Damn

[@aquajuwel7098]

She is extremely intelligent and talented, so happy for her❤

[@thatclumsynerd9464]

I love Jinkx so much and I’m so so proud of her 🥰

[@G4br13lle]

love her so much!! so happy for her❤

[@KaiserBlade]

Him

[@Freyah_Hawthorne]

@@KaiserBlade shhh

[@roguephoenix]

i'm cbs featured this. it's something i would probably see on abc or nbc since cbs usually geared towards more elderly viewers who are generally not open to stuff like this.

[@CammyWammy0313]

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Jinx in and out of drag a handful of times and they’re such a wonderful individual. I’m so glad she is living her beat life! 💛

[@carolineh8713]

It just makes me so happy that they’re getting the limelight they deserve ❤

[@gonz0154]

so very proud of you, Jinkx! Keep doing you

[@Harbon112]

Jinkx was phenomenal in Chicago! Wish I had waited to get a chance to tell them! Go see it if you can 🎉 #monsoonseason

[@christopherrapalo165]

This is a great interview Ms. Ruffini thank you for carrying it with grace & understanding to the brilliance that is Jinx. Much appreciated

[@beahappyflower]

Yessss Jinx!!! Love her and so glad she’s able to showcase her talent on Broadway ❤ Much deserved!

[@susieuramoto7491]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that Jinkxy is in the main stream. Thank you CBS for highlighting this amazing Queen of All Queens. 💕

[@sashajarvis3852]

this gave me goosebumps, so proud of jinkx

[@SoyyyYooo]

My heart is overwhelmed with joy right now; Such a talented human being just being recognized by her hard work. We love you Jinxy!

[@jongjong1989]

I LOVE YOU JINKXX!!!!

[@Danniidude]

God she comes across so well. So eloquent.

[@judithvilla1463]

What an awesome person! Thank you for your courage and your humor and ypu integrity, Jinkx. You are an inspiration. Plus you look amazing.

[@327outkast]

So happy for Jinx. She deserves all this success. ❣️

[@peep2041]

I love her sooo muchhh 🥺💝

[@dragspread]

Simply a beautiful human being

[@dalton1019]

so happy for her

[@davedave5790]

She was the very first drag queen I seen at my first drag show. At the time didn’t know she was in drag race. That show was amazing! I’m so happy for her

[@hoorayitsjackie6166]

I LOVE that they let her keep her signature hair color for the role

[@NICOMEEKER]

This is amazing !!!!!!! Congratulations Jinxxxx ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ very well deserved 😊

[@joshainsworth1540]

Awww jinxy! So proud…..u deserve every success

[@MikeGrahamDSM]

Jinkx, you are such a great ambassador for queer people and just good people all around. Thank you for coming to New York and blessing us with your star magic!! 💕

[@thewixter]

It’s monsoon season! So happy for jinx.

[@gracewhaley3945]

Jinkx has been one of my ALL TIME favorite queens. She is pure light. I'm just.. I'm in love. In love you her spirit, her humour, her energy.. She's just a beautiful soul that I hope can reach to the ends of the Earth with her kind and genuine heart.

[@davidrogers8928]

So happy for her ! Go Gurl !!!

[@Meelzdiva]

I really hope i get to see her on Broadway!!

[@inesvetinparadise9715]

well done mama Jinkx.well deserved.enjoy every moment of it.

[@mboucaud]

I'm so so happy for her!!!

[@beckywallace4743]

So proud for her for what she has achieved ❤ 💓 💖 💗 💕

[@moyahdior5460]

Love this for her

[@filipesobral10]

I’m so happy for Jinkx, my favorite ❤

[@thomaswschaller]

Her likability, humor, and good cheer just make you root for her success. And it doesn't hurt that she's also an astonishing talent

[@SilliestLittleGoose]

Thank you to the wonderful people at CBS for this story. You have a MUCH wider platform and can showcase Jinkx and the beauty of what Drag has become to more generations.

[@Callieforniiaa]

So glad to hear this for her

[@matthewfajardo8461]

So proud of our doll ! Love you Jinx

[@thataprilglow]

Yaaaay! SO happy for Jinkx!

[@pedrodini1724]

Thank you CBS M. Team for doing this piece. We need this space and voice opportunity right now from the mainstream media.

[@sarahparkinson1450]

And some ppl want to ban drag queens. Shame! This is a great show and a lot of ppl came to watch just because of Jinkx. Jinkx is so talented!!

[@christiansantiago7067]

Finally She fought really hard to show her talent

[@pedrooliveira3486]

Jinkx is amazing. A shout out to the journalist for the way in which the reportage was written and presented.

[@Jazzcorpio]

So happy for Jinkxy. Love her dearly.

[@underwaterhairdryer]

Absolutely well deserved. You can see the beam of positivity and light from this amazing person.