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Many queens have had defining moments in their careers, from epic performances to intimate moments with fans, or even the random celebrity popping into their venue to take in the show. It’s safe to say though, nothing comes close to two massive Hollywood icons hitting popping in to see your show, but that is exactly what happened to New York City’s Zeta Jones when Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence and Grammy winner Adele both visited Club Cumming to take in her show last weekend. I caught up exclusively with Jones who gave me the scoop on girl talk with these two very relatable entertainment darlings, and what it was like getting to spend some one on one time with them.
So were you just minding your business on a Friday night at Club Cumming when you heard that Jennifer Lawrence and Adele were en route? How did it all go down?
First off, I am legit dead from this encounter and talking to you from hell (laughs)! I actually didn’t know anything. I was in my taxi coming from a cover gig at The Ritz en route to Club Cumming when I saw some posts about the duo in the Village. I thought to myself, how sassy! So, I was doing my show and towards the end, in between the lights, the flecks of glitter, and lashes, I see a beautiful woman walking towards me and I think , “Wow ! She looks like Adele …. “ And it was! It all became clear when she introduced me to her friend, Jenn-Jennifer Lawrence!
So up close and personal with legends, were they as nice as we would expect?
They were so amazing! Fun, relatable, poised, and a good time! We danced a lot to DJ Colby B and Matty Glitteratti. What took me back was how wonderful their sense of humor was. Also, Jenn was glowing with her new engagement and honey, the ring is just as beautiful as she is! Adele is such a beautiful woman inside and out and you can feel it the moment she looks at you! They made me feel like I was one of the girls, but a girl with a little more “chest hair” then most (laughs)!
By now, half the world has seen you giving makeup tips to Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence while Grammy winner Adele sat by marveling at your handiwork. What was that experience like?
After sweating….. a lot…. during my show and dancing with them, I told the ladies I was going to touch up in my dressing room and Jenn asked if it was okay if she came with; like I would say no to that! She casually was like “I’m gonna get Adele”.Then we went downstairs and had a makeup and the only kiki! They are both beautiful and love makeup so we talked about our favorite trends, products, and sassy girl stuff…. which some I will keep to myself out of respect. But what else do you expect from a drag queen!
So what didn’t we see on video? Any behind the scenes dish that you can share?
Theres a lot you didn’t see that i am gonna keep for my memories. Just some showgirls all hanging out talking shop and talking life. We legit were kickin’ it while laughing the whole way! If you want some light hearted tea henny, you should come to my shows this week! ZETA PI: Tuesday Night at Rebar Chelsea (225 west 19th street) ! Atlas Social Club Thursday at 9pm for Dragrace ! Femme at Club Cumming Friday 10pm!
This is a true pinch me moment; have you ever had any big names come through your shows like this before?
Pinch me?-More like punch ma big face moment (laughs)! I was legitimately Lady Gaga and they were Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born! If Adele ever Bradley Cooper-ed me through a black limousine window I would turn around and say…. “Hello!” (Thats an Adele pun) Celebs actually have and do pop into my shows which is always a blessing and fun. I always tell people don’t sleep on my shows because you never know what will happen. Only thing for sure is if I’m on the mic, your gonna have a great time with your friends !
Okay, you have had one dream team come through; who would be the next random, yet amazing duo that you would love to have visit you downstairs at Club Cumming, or at any of your gigs?
Haha How about Lady Gaga and Bradley cooper?! Shit it worked for Shangela !