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Digging through some old work and remembered when I was lucky enough to be contacted by BenDeLaCreme after I did this fan art of her tassels routine. It ended up on her merch!

#drag #dragqueen #bendelacreme

Wigs were adjusted. Tea was spilled.

#BenDeLaCreme #jinkxmonsoon #jinkxanddela #spillthetea #backstage

You can have your Christian Christmas, I bring you draw queen Christmas Eve celebration in queer joy instead 💕 #jinkxanddelacreme #holidayspecial #jinkx #bendelacreme

Meet and greet picture of me with drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme. All 3 of us are holding embroidery hoops with artwork of the queens.

I went to the Jinkx and Dela Holiday show in Ottawa this week. The show was phenomenal and I was able to meet @thejinkx and @bendelacreme. I was so happy to give them the pieces I stitched for them. #sibleyxstitch #dragrace #rupaulsdragrace #jinkxmonsoon #bendelacreme #jinkxanddelaholidayshow

The #JinkxMonsoon and #BenDeLaCreme annual holiday special stopped in town last night. I got to see it and #JeffHiller as a claymation, tales-from-the-crypt-inspired evil, sentient Christmas tree really saved 2025 for me.

Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme want queer people to 'sing and dance' despite political unrest Once again, Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are making the yuletide gay! The iconic besties are continuing their annual tradition of bringing some holiday cheer across the United States with _The Jinkx& DeLa Holiday Show_. Although the political climate has been very volatile for the LGBTQ+ community in 2025, the duo is determined to bring some escapism and queer joy as the year comes to a close. "DeLa had to pick me up off the floor the day of the election results. She told me, 'We'll be fine once get out there.' Getting on the stage that night is what helped me keep going," Monsoon tells PRIDE. > See on Instagram Beyond their critically acclaimed holiday show, both Monsoon and DeLa have thrived in their individual careers all year long. Monsoon added two additional Broadway shows to her impressive resume: _Oh, Mary!_ and _P_ _irates! The Penzance Musical_ , while BenDeLaCreme returned to Chicago to perform in _Teatro ZinZanni_. Next year, DeLa will serve as the host of Dita Von Teese's Nocturnelle Tour. "Annually, I get to see my mission statement as an artist put into practice, which is creating a safe space through art for my community. It's all I've ever wanted to do as an artist! I get to do it in my solo work and I get to do it heavy and hard in my duo work with DeLa," Monsoon says. Monsoon's incredible talents are undeniable, but the _RuPaul's Drag Race_ two-time winner still uses her platform to defend the LGBTQ+ community against the opposing side. "We need a voice and a person like Jinkx in that spotlight right now! Not only is she out there killing it as a performer, but she's being a spokesperson for our community in a really brave and important way," BenDeLaCreme says. Queer people have already faced adversity head-on, so Monsoon and DeLa are reminding everyone to come together at a time it's needed most. "How do we continue to sing and dance through all of this? The answer is... we sing and dance through all of this! As horrible as the world feels, it only makes our jobs and our positions feel more important and more fulfilling," DeLa concludes. Tickets for _The Jinkx& DeLa Holiday Show_ are on sale now. To see the full interview with Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme, check out the video at the top of the page.

Jinkx & DeLa's Holiday Tradition is Full of Heart...and Sequins Comedy icons, drag legends, and best friends BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are back to sleigh once again with an all-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show, hitting 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada from November 12 to December 30, 2025.

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Jinkx & DeLa's Holiday Tradition is Full of Heart...and Sequins Comedy icons, drag legends, and best friends BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are back to sleigh once again with an all-new pro...

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Hollywood celebs react to AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood controversy—AI persona responds Some of the biggest news outlets in show business published bizarre reports over the weekend claiming that certain talent agencies have been seemingly interested in signing an "AI actress" by the name of Tilly Norwood to their talent rosters. The report came from panel discussions at the Zurich Summit event involving production studios like Particle6 and creative hubs such as Dream Lab LA. > **Sign up for the _Out_ Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…) to your inbox!** The two biggest stories involving this "AI actress" named Tilly Norwood came from _Deadline_ and _Variety_ , with a flood of negative comments and reshares using the two stories to voice their indignation that such a case was being reported just like any other regular news report surrounding the entertainment industry. Now, Hollywood talent, production staff, and enthusiasts of the industry are clapping back across social networks. Melissa Barrera — whose controversial firing from _Scream 7_ __is still reverberating through the industry — shared her reaction to this news on social media, which many consider to be the most noteworthy response to the controversy so far. "Hope all actors repped by the agent that does this, drop their a$$. How gross, read the room," Barrera wrote in an Instagram Story. ### Numerous actors and performers reacted to the news by leaving comments under the Instagram post from _Deadline_ reporting this story. Mara Wilson shared a comment that posed a question, "And what about the hundreds of living young women whose faces were composited together to make her? You couldn't hire any of them?" "Stop calling this an actress," BenDeLaCreme wrote in response to the post. Lukas Gage commented, "She couldn't hit her mark and she was late!" ### Entertainment reporter and podcaster Tommy DiDario wrote, I will never interview a 'Tilly' on any of my shows." A thumbs down was left by Brandon Flynn. Nicholas Alexander Chavez wrote, "Not an actress actually nice try." ### Emmy-nominated actress and queer icon Natasha Lyonne also shared the original Instagram post from _Deadline_ via Instagram Story. Lyonne covered the AI actress's face with vomit emojis and wrote: "Any talent agency that engages in this should be boycotted by all guilds. Deeply misguided & totally disturbed. Not the way. Not the vibe. Not the use." ### Comedian, actor, influencer, and recording artist Jordan Firstman wrote (satirical post): "I worked with Tilly. Hell of an actress but super racist and hated kids. Also she fucked our gaffer in front of the entire crew at the wrap party. She's got real star power but definitely a liability." ### Actress Trace Lysette also shared a more humorous comment at first, which she then followed up with a more serious reaction. "In all seriousness tho this is really gross," Lysette wrote via Instagram Story. "So many of us live gig to gig already. Please don't entertain this Al actor mess." ### Writer and actor Ryan O'Connell also used sense of humor to react to the news, but less so in a way that made light of the circumstances. O'Connell wrote via Instagram Story: "Me spending 48 hours in nature with no reception and getting dick-slapped by this headline." ### François Arnaud, best known as an actor from The Borgias, Yellowjackets, Blindspot, and Twinless, wrote: "I hear she's a massive asshole." ### Jimmy Fowlie, a comedian, actor, and writer whose credits include _The Other Two_ , _Go-Go Boy Interrupted_ , _English Teacher_ , and three seasons of _Saturday Night Live_ , shared an Instagram Reel to voice his dislike — and confusion — surrounding the news that Hollywood agencies are reportedly interested in signing Norwood to their rosters. "So obviously we've all been hearing about this: The AI actress that Hollywood agents want to sign. Which I kind of feel like that's not real?" Fowlie reflected. "What would you even be signing? The programmer, or something? Like, you would own the rights to her image…?" Fowlie concluded, "But I guess my question is — and I wonder if anyone's talking about this — but… Can she do improv? Like, seriously though… Can she? Do improv?" ### > See on Instagram Niklaus Miller, a video editor and screenwriter, also shared a funny Instagram Reel claiming to know the actress and having heard from multiple people that Norwood is "a nightmare to work with." He also alleged that Norwood used to have an X/Twitter account that has since been deleted due to having numerous problematic posts. Miller concluded the video saying that even though he supports women's rights, this case is just different. (Again, the entire video clearly aimed to criticize this situation with a sense of humor.) ### > See on Instagram Several posts about this controversy also went viral on X/Twitter. @a_themanuscript wrote, "We cannot normalize this. Acting is a centuries old art and we cannot lose it to AI." As of this writing, the post had surpassed 2.2 million views and received 128,000 likes. ### > — (@) Actor Ralph Ineson (@ralphineson) wrote on X: "Fuck off." ### > — (@) "Wow, good thing SAG went on strike for all that time!" Grace Randolph wrote. ### > — (@) Luke Barnett theorized that the news itself felt suspicious, writing: "Shame on _Variety_ for even using the term 'AI Actress.' This is all such a flagrant PR grift. I guarantee no real agency is 'circling her.' Get outta here with this garbage." ### > — (@) Caroline Renard remarked, "AI actress. What the hell are we even doing?" ### > — (@) Josh Tenet kept things straightforward, writing on X: "Fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off fuck off." ### > — (@) "The concept of signing an AI actress," Jonathan Fujii mused in an X post. ### > — (@) "What — and I cannot stress this enough — the fuck?" Maggie Lovitt wrote. ### > — (@) A lengthy response has already been shared on the official Instagram account for this AI persona called Tilly Norwood. For context, Norwood has over 6,300 followers and has "she," "it," and "her" as preferred pronouns. "You'll either get it or pretend you don't," the rest of Norwood's Instagram bio reads. "I'm a creation. #aiart. Actress (aspiring). London (mostly in cafés). Mild chaos, major delusions." ### The Linktree link shown in bio does lead to an actual Linktree page for Tilly Norwood. However, the Linktree only connects to two social platforms: Instagram itself, and Pinterest. As of this writing, Norwood's Pinterest profile doesn't have any pins or boards — none created, and none saved. The page only features a bio that reads: "My name is Tilly Norwood and I am an aspiring actress!" ### And yet, because an actual actress called Tilly Norwood does not exist — and, therefore, wasn't a real person whose career was on the line, saw the backlash happening firsthand, drafted a written response to speak for herself, and posted it on social media to clear the air — the statement was instead attributed to Eline Van der Velden: The Dutch writer, actress, and producer who spoke about developing Tilly Norwood at the Zurich Summit, and who claimed that talent agents are already showing interest in signing this digital persona. The statement reads: > "To those who have expressed anger over the creation of our Al character, Tilly Norwood: she is not a replacement for a human being, but a creative work - a piece of art. Like many forms of art before her, she sparks conversation, and that in itself shows the power of creativity. > > I see Al not as a replacement for people, but as a new tool - a new paintbrush. Just as animation, puppetry, or CG opened fresh possibilities without taking away from live acting, Al offers another way to imagine and build stories. I'm an actor myself, and nothing - certainly not an Al character - can take away the craft or joy of human performance. > > Creating Tilly has been, for me, an act of imagination and craftsmanship, not unlike drawing a character, writing a role or shaping a performance. It takes time, skill, and iteration to bring such a character to life. She represents experimentation, not substitution. Much of my work has always been about holding up a mirror to society through satire, and this is no different. > > also believe Al characters should be judged as part of their own genre, on their own merits, rather than compared directly with human actors. Each form of art has its place, and each can be valued for what it uniquely brings." Eline Van der Velden closed the statement with, "I hope we can welcome Al as part of the wider artistic family," adding: "One more way to express ourselves, alongside theatre, film, painting, music, and countless others." "When we celebrate all forms of creativity, we open doors to new voices, new stories, and new ways of connecting with each other," the statement officially wrapped, and signed by "Eline." ### > See on Instagram _This story is still developing…_

Exclusive Interview: drag superstar BenDeLaCreme joins Teatro ZinZanni’s Spectacular Summer Show “it’s everything I love about entertainment” Award-winning theatre and film producer, comedian, director, writer, and drag superstar BenDeLaCreme has joined Teatro ZinZanni’s Spectacular Summer Show in Chicago as a special guest performer and…

Exclusive Interview: drag superstar @bendelacreme.bsky.social joins Teatro ZinZanni’s Spectacular Summer Show “it’s everything I love about entertainment” #bendelacreme @teatrozinzanni.bsky.social thequeerreview.com/2025/06/18/i...

Drag royalty (out of drag) hit the pink carpet with an appearance from #bendelacreme & #peacheschrist at the premiere of #sketchyqueens S2 this winter! #dragqueen #dragculture #queerculture #gayculture #wowpresentsplus #worldofwonder #gayhollywood #lgbtqia #huntyville_la

Love this bad witch link up! 😍😍😍 #Jinkx, #BenDeLaCreme and #PeacheChrist on #AfterMidnight.

Had an absolute blast shooting AFTER MIDNIGHT with @bendelacreme.bsky.social @thejinkx.bsky.social @taylortomlinson.bsky.social. Tune in to CBS this Thursday to catch our episode!
#dragfamily #bendelacreme #jinkxmonsoon #taylortomlinson #aftermidnight

llegaron!! #bendelacreme

Tonight: #BenDeLaCreme and #JinkxMonsoon !😃🎄

THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

The Jinkx & Dela Holiday Show was pure holiday magic! From start to finish, Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme had the whole audience laughing, clapping, and thoroughly entertained. It was a great evening!

#jinkxmonsoon #bendelacreme #frankgaimari

The Jinkx & Dela Holiday show ROCKED!!!! They are in Seattle for another week. If you can, go! #jinx #bendelacreme

Love this! Thank you, YouTube recommendations 😂💜🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎵 #JinkxMonsoon #BendelaCreme

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The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show this year is incredible, as always! Don’t believe me? Go ask Jesus!!! Congrats to all involved in this epic nut cracking nightmare of drag brilliance. Jinkxanddela.com
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#jinkxanddelaholidayspecial #jinkxanddelaholidayshow #bendelacreme #jinkxmonsoon #dragfamily

Was feeling Frosty last night & got to see Jinkx & BenDeLaCreme's new holiday show

#frostyeyeshadow #firstholidaylookoftheseason #jinkxmonsoon #bendelacreme #holidayshow #hadagayoletime #theegg #albany #ny

Around this time last year my sister took me to see my first RuPaul production. I’ve been so lucky to have seen #trixiematel @ Solid Pink Disco, meet and see #BobTheDragQueen, see #BaldAndBeautifulLive with Trixie and #KatyaZamolodchikova and tonight I get to meet #KinkxMonsoon & #BenDeLaCreme

Work in progress and one done. #JinkxMonsoon and #BenDeLaCreme

TINTUBRES PASADOS. Día 4.

2016 - Personajes de mi infancia #4. Astérix y Obélix
2017 - Villanos #4. Cersei
2019 - Drag Race #4. BenDeLaCreme
2023 - X-Tober #4. Hombre de Hielo

#inktober #art #DragRace #Xmen #Asterix #Obelix #Cersei #JuegodeTronos #Gameofthrones #BenDeLaCreme #Iceman

Tickes to #JinxMonsoon and #BenDelaCreme sorted! Dec 22 at the (sigh) Moore.

cartoon of Po the Panda in a runway gown Caption: Ru Po's Drag Race additional text: Dress courtesy of BenDeLaCreme

Cartoon: Ru Po's Drag Race - Kung Fu Panda edition. With thanks to #BenDeLaCreme for the dress.

“Seattle certainly shaped how I make art in a way I am extremely grateful for,” says drag star BenDeLaCreme. -- Alec White.

#Photography #Photographs #Pictures #Photos #Seattle #Washington #SeattleWA #Drag #DragQueens #BenDeLaCreme #Portrait #PortraitPhotography #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA