JoJo Siwa Reveals Freddie Mercury Is the Rock Icon She Wants to Channel on the Red Carpet Next (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

JoJo Siwa (left); Freddie Mercury.Photo:Kevin Winter/Getty; Armando Gallo/Getty

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JoJo Siwa’s got her eye on rock ‘n’ roll when it comes to her style.

Speaking with PEOPLE at the Christian Cowan spring 2025 show on Sept. 8 during New York Fashion Week, the “Karma” singer, 21, shared which music icon she feels a connection with.

The Queen frontman isn’t the only musician Siwa is a fan of.

JoJo Siwa.Frazer Harrison/Getty

Frazer Harrison/Getty

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Siwa’s look was so major that it caught the attention ofGene Simmonswhocalled the dancer “cool” and “extraordinary”for her sartorial audaciousness in an interview withTMZ. “Anybody who doesn’t get it is just jealous, period.”

And then, the moment got bigger withChloe Finemanrecreating Siwa’s KISS lookonSaturday Night Live.

Recently, Siwa alsowent full Miley Cyus, giving pop princess in a teddy bear bra (much like the one Cyrus wore during herBangerzera) at thePride Disco showin July.

“When I was 8 is when Miley had herBangerzmoment and I was like, ‘All I want is to have that one day.’ I want that,” Siwa toldAlex Cooperon theCall Her Daddypodcast in April 2024.

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