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Jinkx Monsoon
Monsoon in 2022
Born
Jerick Roman Lamar Hoffer

(1987-09-18) September 18, 1987 (age 37)
Grant Park, Oregon, U.S.
EducationCornish College of the Arts (BFA)
Occupations
  • Drag queen
  • actor
  • singer
  • reality television personality
Years active2003–present
Television
Spouse
Michael Abbott
​
(m. 2021)​
Musical career
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres
  • Jazz
  • pop
  • rock
  • alternative
Instruments
  • vocals
  • ukulele
Labels
Predecessor
Successor
Websitejinkxmonsoon.com

Jerick Roman Lamar Hoffer (born September 18, 1987), best known under the stage name Jinkx Monsoon, is an American drag queen, actor, singer and comedian. Named the "Queen of All Queens", they have been noted for their celebrity impersonations and quick wit.[1]

In 2013, they won the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. In 2022, with an all-winners cast, they later won the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, becoming the first two-time winner of the show across its iterations. They made their Broadway debut in 2023.[2]

They have 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 their 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 they created alongside Liam Krug.

Early life

Jerick Roman Lamar Hoffer[3][4][5] was born in Portland, Oregon, and first performed in drag at age 15 at the all-ages Escape Nightclub.[3][6] Their original drag name was going to be "Heidi Destruction" before settling on Jinkx Monsoon.[7] They attended da Vinci Arts Middle School and Grant High School.[8][9] Hoffer was raised Catholic, and discovered Russian-Jewish ancestry on their mother's side at the age of 18.[10] Their drag character, Jinkx, is characterized as Jewish as a way of reconnecting with this part of their heritage.[11]

Hoffer worked as a custodian through college and graduated with a BFA in theater from Cornish College of the Arts in 2010.[12][13][14] They have lived in Seattle, Washington since 2006.[15] By October 2018, they moved back to Portland and currently live in a house named Monsoon Manor.[16]

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 they played Jinkx Monsoon as an overbearing, substance addled, near-psychotic mother to Sahoyah's character, Kamikaze Monsoon.[17] In 2011, Hoffer appeared in the Wes Hurley film Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel.[18]

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.[19] 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 they were "overly flamboyant" for the role.[20][21] Dan Savage defended Hoffer's portrayal of Moritz.[22] From July 21 to August 19, they starred as Angel in the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of the musical RENT.[14][23]

2012–2017: RuPaul's Drag Race and The Inevitable Album

Jinkx Monsoon at Pride 2013
Jinkx Monsoon, 2014

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.[24] Monsoon was inspired to audition after seeing Sharon Needles on the fourth season of the show.[6] Monsoon won the main-challenges for the episodes "Snatch Game" and "Drama Queens".[25][26] For the "Snatch Game", Monsoon impersonated Edith Bouvier Beale, nicknamed as "Little Edie."[3][27] Monsoon also impersonated third-season contestant Mimi Imfurst in the episode "Lip Synch Extravaganza Eleganza".[28] 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.[29] Balagan reprised the production in December 2013 for a week long run with Hoffer and the original cast/production team. In June 2013, they played Velma Von Tussle in the Seattle Men's Chorus/5th Avenue Theatre's production of the musical Hairspray.[30]

Hoffer also performed as Jinkx Monsoon in the original one act cabaret musical The Vaudevillians under the name "Kitty Witless." They are 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.[3][31][32] After touring Australia with The Vaudevillians, they received a nomination for the Helpmann Award for Best Cabaret Performer.[33] 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.[34] They 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.[35]

On May 6, 2014, Monsoon released their 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.[36] 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."[37]

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. [38] [39] [40]

2018–2021: The Ginger Snapped and The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special

On January 12, 2018, Monsoon released their 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.[41] They 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.[42] The same month, Hoffer voiced the character Emerald on Steven Universe in the episode "Lars of the Stars".[43]

In 2019, Hoffer was cast as Calliope in a North American tour of the musical Xanadu, though the tour was later cancelled.[44] 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.[45] In 2020, Hoffer appeared in the Hulu original Christmas film Happiest Season.[46] The same year they starred 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.[47] The tour was renewed in 2022 and 2023.[48] ( In interviews, The duo mentioned their close friendship with a 16 years old teenage girl named Chrissy Cooper and in 2020, Chrissy starred in the popular Hulu comedy holiday special “ The Jinkx and Dela Holiday Special “ alongside her two Drag Race friends Jinkx Monsoon and BenDelacreme who are the main stars of the film.), Ever since then, Chrissy has appeared in many interviews with the duo and also handled their press conferences as well. ( The duo guest starred as themselves on a Season 15 episode of the hit ABC comedy animated television series Chrissy and Abbott.)

2022–present: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, Broadway debut, and Doctor Who

Jinkx Monsoon with their All Stars 7 castmates

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. They won the Snatch Game in the second episode with their impressions of Natasha Lyonne and Judy Garland.[49] They also won the fourth, fifth, ninth, and tenth episodes. On July 29, 2022, they were 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.[50] In April 2023, it was announced that Monsoon would be joining the cast of the fourteenth series of Doctor Who, playing a "major role".[51]

Personal life

Hoffer identifies as "non-gendered" or non-binary,[52][53] and goes 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."[54]

Hoffer suffers from narcolepsy, a fact that they revealed in the season five premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race.[55]

In January 2021, Hoffer married their 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.[56]

Politics

Hoffer is very outspoken on their Instagram and Twitter about former US President Donald Trump and LGBT equality. They are 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.[57] They are a public supporter of trans rights and frequently make posts on social media advocating for Trans people.

Artistry

Hoffer's drag persona is inspired by their mother and the comedians Lucille Ball, Maria Bamford, Deven Green, and Sarah Silverman. Their drag persona's last name, Monsoon, is derived from the character Edina Monsoon from the British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.[6] Hoffer also performs as the drag character Deirdre A. Irwin, who is a Southern medium.[15]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Title Details
The Inevitable Album[58]
  • Released: May 6, 2014
  • Label: Sidecar Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
The Ginger Snapped[59]

Live albums

Title Details
Red Head Redemption (with BenDeLaCreme)[60]
  • Released: May 23, 2023
  • Label: Comedy Dynamics
  • Formats: digital download, streaming


Soundtrack albums

Title Details
The Jinkx & Dela Holiday Special (with BenDeLaCreme)[61]
  • Released: December 11, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: LP, digital download, streaming

Remix albums

Title Details
ReAnimated[62]
  • Released: October 13, 2015
  • Label: Sidecar Records, Producer Entertainment Group, Streaming
  • Format: CD, Digital download

Commentary albums

Title Details
The Inevitable Commentary Album[63]
  • Released: July 2, 2014
  • Label: Sidecar Records, Producer Entertainment Group
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title Details
The Virgo Odyssey: Prologue
  • Released: August 12, 2022
  • Label: self-released
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles

Song Year Album
"Coffee & Wine"[64] 2014 The Inevitable Album
"The Bacon Shake"[65]
(featuring Fred Schneider)
"Creep"[66]
"Hold On JMX (GlitterMix)"
(featuring Jean Morisoon) 		2015 ReAnimated
"Cartoons and Vodka" 2018 The Ginger Snapped
"Know-It-All" 2022 The Virgo Odyssey: Prologue
"Internationolidays"
(with BenDeLaCreme) 		Non-album single
"Strange Magic" The Virgo Odyssey: Prologue
"Space & Time"
"Looking at the Lights"
(with BenDeLaCreme) 		2022 Non-album singles
"The Lavender Song"[67] 2023
Song Year Album
"Can I Get an Amen?"
(RuPaul featuring the Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race, season 5) 		2013 Non-album singles
"Schizophrenic"[68]
(Two Dudes in Love featuring Jinkx Monsoon)
"Bring It"[69]
(Manila Luzon featuring Jinkx Monsoon)
"Legends" (Cast Version)
(RuPaul featuring the Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, season 7) 		2022
"2gether 4eva" (The Other Girls)
(with the Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, season 7)

Other appearances

Song Year Other Artist(s) Album
"Red & Green" 2015 N/A Christmas Queens
"Passive Aggressive Christmas" 2016 Major Scales Christmas Queens 2
"Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah" 2017 N/A Christmas Queens 3
"The Auld Lang Syne Song"
"Jingle Bell Rock" 2018 N/A Christmas Queens 4

Music videos

Song Year Director
"Jinkxalicious"[70] 2011 Alex Berry
"Coffee & Wine"[71] 2014
"The Bacon Shake"[72] Steve Willis
"Creep"[73]
"Hold On JMX (GlitterMix)"[74] 2015
"Red & Green"[75] Santiago Felipé
"Cartoons & Vodka"[76] 2018 Mac Kerman
"Just Me (The Gender Binary Blues)"[77] Santiago Felipé
"She Evil"[78] Brad Hammer, Shawn Adeli
"Strange Magic"[79] 2022 Frank Correa
"Know-It-All"[80] Assaad Yacoub

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2011 Waxie Moon in Fallen Jewel Themself/Davey
2013 East of Adin Anthony Johnson
2014 Drag Becomes Him Themself
2019 Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts Themself
2019 The Queens[81] Themself
2020 Happiest Season[82] Em K. Ultra
2020 The Jinkx & Dela Holiday Special Themself
2023 Fiona And Cake The Lemongrab’s

Television

Key
† Denotes works that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
2013 RuPaul's Drag Race Themself Season 5 – Winner
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
NewNowNext Awards
2014 Blue Bloods Tallulah/Dennis Episode: "Manhattan Queens"
RuPaul's Drag Race Themself (guest) Season 6 – 2 episodes
2015 Season 7 – "Countdown to the Crown" – Guest
2016 Season 8 – 2 episodes
Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul 1 episode
2018 Steven Universe Emerald (voice) Season 5 – "Lars of the Stars"
Mighty Magiswords Hairmosa (voice) Season 2 – "To Balderly Go"
RuPaul's Drag Race Themself Season 10 – "10s Across the Board" – Guest
Bravest Warriors Jenna (voice) 3 episodes; credited as Jerick Hoffer aka Jinkx Monsoon
2019 RuPaul's Drag Race Themself Season 11 – "Snatch Game At Sea" – Guest
Blame the Hero The Queen 1 episode
2020 AJ and the Queen[83] Edie Episode 2
2022 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Themself Season 7 – Winner
Countdown to All Stars 7: You’re a Winner Baby VH1 special[84]
The View Guest[85]
2023 Late Night with Seth Meyers Themself Guest[86]
CBS Mornings Themself Guest[87]
Good Morning America Themself Guest[88]
RuPaul's Drag Race Themself Season 15 – "Grand Finale" – Guest performance
Drag Me to Dinner Themself Hulu original[89]
Red Head Redemption Themself Amazon Prime original
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake Normulon, Lemongrab,

additional voices

Season 1, episode 1 "Fionna Campbell", episode 4 "Prismo the Wishmaster"
2024 Doctor Who TBA Series 14[51]

Music videos

Year Title Artist Ref.
2015 "Hieeee" Alaska Thunderfuck [90]
2017 "Doom or Destiny" Blondie [91]
2018 "Now or Never" Blair St. Clair [92]

Web series

Year Title Role
2010 Monsoon Season Themself
2011 Drag Becomes Him Themself
2013 31 Days of Jinkx Themself
2016 Capitol Hill Themself
2019 The X Change Rate Themself
2020 Blood and Makeup Melora Oswald
2020 Helluva Boss Martha[93]
2021 I Like to Watch Themself [94]
2022 Around the Table Themself[95]
2022 BuzzFeed Celeb Themself[96]
2022 Friendship Test Themself[97]
2022 Drip Or Drop? Themself[98]
2022 Portrait of a Queen Themself[99]
2022 Sketchy Queens Themself
2023 The Pit Stop Themself[100]
2023 Song Association with ELLE Themself[101]

Theatre

Year Title Role Theatre
2010 Red Ranger Came Calling Red Ranger Book-It Repertory Theatre
Henry V Alice Center House Theatre
2011 Turning Parlor Tricks Deirdre A. Irwin Theatre Off Jackson
The Threepenny Opera Filch Intiman Playhouse
2012 Rent Angel Dumott Schunard 5th Avenue Theatre
Spring Awakening Moritz Balagan Theatre
2013 Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig Moore Theatre
Hairspray Velma Von Tussle 5th Avenue Theatre
2023 Chicago Mama Morton Ambassador Theatre, Broadway

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2014 Helpmann Awards Best Cabaret Performer The Vaudevillians Nominated [33]
2018 WOWIE Awards Best Drag Queen Music Video "She Evil" Nominated [102][103]
2021 Queerty Awards Drag Royalty Themself Won [104]
Lockdown LOL The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special Won [105]
2023 Badass Themself Won [106]
Podcast Hi Jinkx! Runner-up [107]

See also

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