Jinkx Monsoon Criticizes J.K. Rowling Over Gender Identity, Comes Out Pansexual

Jinkx Monsoon, the Broadway star and two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner, has publicly criticized J.K. Rowling for the author's anti-trans views, highlighting the perceived hypocrisy of Rowling using male pen names early in her career while now expressing gender-critical opinions. Monsoon humorously questioned Rowling's gender identity during an interview with Ziwe, underscoring that Rowling adopted initials to mask her gender to appeal to a broader audience, and later wrote under a male pseudonym to distance her writing persona. Alongside these critiques, Monsoon came out as pansexual in the same interview, discussing her experiences with slurs and embracing her sexual identity openly. The discussion around Rowling's controversial stance has intensified, with public figures and companies addressing her involvement in related media projects. Monsoon continues to be an active advocate for transgender rights, contrasting with Rowling's ongoing support for gender-critical groups and opposition to certain gender reforms. These revelations and critiques have sparked significant discussion across social media and entertainment platforms.