Jinkx Monsoon
Jinkx Monsoon is an American drag performer, actor, comedian and singer, known for winning the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Jinkx uses the pronouns "she/her" when in drag, and "they/them" when not in drag.[1] Jinkx would then go on to win season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars All Winners, becoming the first queen to win 2 seasons of Drag Race.[2]
.jpg) Jinkx at DC Capital Pride in 2013 | |
| Date of birth | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Portland, Oregon, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Pronouns | they/them (she/her when in drag) |
| Gender identity | genderless/genderfluid/gender ambiguous |
| Occupation | actor, drag performer, comedian, singer |
| Known for | Winner of Drag Race season 5, Winner of "Drag Race: All Stars" season 7 |
In a 2015 facebook post Jinkx stated "I, myself do not identify as cis-gendered. I am genderless."[3] Then in April 2017, they clarified their identity "as more gender fluid or gender ambiguous".[4] In July 2017, they tweeted "I prefer to identify as non-gendered/non-binary. I prefer They/Them."[5] In September 2020, in an interview with Bob the Drag Queen, Jinkx said they are a transfem person.[6]
Jinkx is married to Michael Abbott; they were wedded in January 2021.[7]
References
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/thejinkx/
- ↑ https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2022/07/30/rupauls-drag-race-all-stars/2431659178950/
- ↑ Post, 21 March 2015
- ↑ Valdez, Matt (25 April 2017). "Hey Qween! Jinkx Monsoon talks new album, gender fluidity and "Drag Race"". Queerty. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ↑ Garcia, Adrian (25 July 2017). "Drag Race's Jinkx Monsoon Comes Out As Non-Binary: "I Choose To Educate Rather Than Get Upset"". The Gaily Grind. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ↑ Only Child: Jinkx Monsoon, Sept 4 2020
- ↑ Henderson, Taylor (15 January 2021). "'Drag Race' Icon Jinkx Monsoon Just Got Married!". Pride.com. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
