Drag Race Star Critiques J.K. Rowling's Transphobia

Jinkx Monsoon, a non-binary drag queen and RuPaul's Drag Race winner, humorously criticized J.K. Rowling's transphobic views by highlighting the irony of Rowling's use of masculine pen names like J.K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith. Jinkx suggested that Rowling 'transitioned herself into a new personality' to be perceived differently by the world, referencing Rowling's own explanations that the pen names were used to disguise her gender for publishing purposes. This commentary was made during a podcast episode with comedian Ziwe and has received praise online for its cleverness. Meanwhile, Bimini Bon-Boulash, another non-binary drag star, responded to hateful comments following their appearance on a British TV show by ranking the negative remarks and dismissing the trolls with humor and confidence. Bimini emphasized the importance of representation in traditionally exclusive institutions and proudly promoted their work and identity. Both Jinkx and Bimini continue to use humor and visibility to challenge prejudice and support LGBTQ+ representation in media.