The exchange rate is rising every damn week for RuPaul’s Drag Race’s breakout star, NYC-based killer queen Monèt X Change. The Season 10 star is surging in the competition, placing high the last few weeks with her gut-busting Maya Angelou impersonation and her spot on Cher. Monèt is an impressionist, who knew?
I had the pleasure of meeting her as she Meeted and Greeted fans over the weekend at Drag Con LA. Even in our short eXchange, she burst with megawatt star power. I’m blind, bih.
She graciously took time to answer some burning questions I had about memes, schemes and post-show dreams.
Monèt as Maya Angelou
The Knockturnal: In three words, what’s your lip sync strategy?
Monèt X Change: Kill the bitch.
The Knockturnal: What’s your plan for world domination? Music, YouTube, etc?
Monèt X Change: Music, YouTube, and TV! Outside of dropping my big toe into the music pond, one of my biggest aspirations in life is to have a daytime television talk show! I’ve always dreamed of having a slot right before or after “The View” on ABC! It’s 2018 – why not!?
The Knockturnal: You already have at least 3 iconic, meme-able moments – sponge dress, M(a)ya Angelou, and that Nicki lip sync – did you go into the season with catchphrases or moments you hoped would catch on?
Monèt X Change: I did not! When those things are premeditated, it always feels very contrived and disingenuous. I went into the season wanting to be my most authentic self – and that’s what I did!
The Knockturnal: What’s the grossest part about drag that people might not think about? Moldy hip pads? Spaghetti-stained breastplates?
Monèt X Change: That at the end of the night…your naughty bits end up looking like a raisin in the sun!
The Knockturnal: Would you ever audition for another reality show? I’m thinking Ada Vox on American idol. We know u got them pipes.
Monèt X Change: I would LOVE to do another reality show! I’m thinking Amazing Race, Fear Factor, or something REALLY crazy like Shark Tank.
The Knockturnal: Can I have your church lady look?
Monèt X Change: ABSOLUTELY! For three easy payments of $3000, and a scrunchy!
