Who is Jinkx Monsoon’s ex-husband Michael Abbott? All about RuPaul Drag Race star’s personal life as she calls out J.K. Rowling’s transphobia

Jinkx Monsoon has criticized J.K. Rowling's transphobia in her latest interview with comedian and writer Ziwe, per Billboard.

During an episode of her YouTube series, You’d Be an Iconic Guest, Ziwe asked the two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner about whether the Harry Potter author would "make a good Roxy Hart in Chicago." Jinkx Monsoon is known for her appearances in Broadway musicals as Matron “Mama” Morton. She made her Broadway debut in 2023.

In her response, Monsoon started by pretending she was not aware of the author, saying, “Who is Jake? Who is he? Jake Hay Rowling?” When Ziwe pointed out that Rowling is a “she,” she said: “Oh, dear. That is not a feminine name in the slightest.”

Being a notable personality in drag, theatre, and LGBTQ+ activism, Monsoon’s personal life has drawn attention. She was married to singer and sound technician Michael Abbott from January 2021 to February 2024.

Here are more details.

All we know about Jinkx Monsoon’s personal life

Born on September 18, 1987, in Portland, Oregon, Jinkx Monsoon is an award-winning actress and recording artist, per her IMDb profile. After her debut on Broadway in 2023, she appeared in Little Shop of Horrors. She also played a villain in the British sci-fi series Doctor Who, which streamed on Disney+.

She first gained fame after winning RuPaul's Drag Race Season 5 in 2013, which was followed by her second win on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 in 2022.

During her recent appearance on Ziwe’s YouTube show, You’d Be an Iconic Guest, she spoke about her identity and revealed that she is pansexual. According to Gay Times, she said:

“It’s weird to like leave my Broadway theater where I’m like on Broadway, right? And then I walk home, where someone calls me [censored slur]. But it’s hilarious because, I mean, are we talking about trans masculine [censored slur] or like trans feminine [censored slur], which I clearly am. That’s an oxymoron, right? I’m clearly a straight woman. Well, pansexual.”

Jinkx Monsoon came out as non-binary in 2017. In an interview with Queerty, she said:

“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.”

Jinkx Monsoon married her former husband, Michael Abbott, in 2021 during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Their wedding was a low-key affair that was held in Portland, Oregon, per Hollywood Life.

Discussing her marriage with The New York Times, Monsoon said:

“We both, in different ways, said, ‘We’re not one wriggling manifestation, we’re two individuals who will remain two individuals who choose to live their lives together.’”

Last year, Abbott announced their separation in an Instagram post. He wrote:

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“With a heavy heart, I share that Jinkx and I have chosen to part ways. In this extremely challenging time, I want to emphasise my deep gratitude to Jinkx for the shared moments, love and growth we experienced together. As we begin the intricate process of untangling our lives, I carry a profound appreciation for the positive impact Jinkx has had on the journey.”

In his concluding message, he asked his followers for “respect for our privacy” and asked for their “empathy and support” during the “difficult chapter” of their lives.

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