In a city buzzing with tension and political unrest, one moment of bold self-expression stood out.
Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, made a powerful appearance at a drag show in Los Angeles—raising a trans flag high and dancing her heart out, not just for fun, but for a cause close to her heart.
A Drag Performance With a Message
Vivian, now 21, took to the stage at the “Save Her” drag show hosted at The Bellwether, an event led by popular drag artist Pattie Gonia.
The show wasn’t just a celebration of queerness—it was a fundraiser supporting legal defense funds for immigrants, a particularly urgent mission given recent unrest in Los Angeles.
As protests turned into riots across the city in response to aggressive federal immigration raids, Vivian chose to use her platform in a unique way—donning a black catsuit, a metallic corset, and striking makeup, she danced under the lights and waved the trans flag in solidarity with marginalized communities.
The Complicated Musk Family Dynamic
While Vivian’s performance was an empowering public moment, it’s also part of a larger, more painful personal story.
She’s famously estranged from her billionaire father, Elon Musk.
Their falling out has been public and messy, rooted in both political disagreements and Musk’s dismissive attitude toward transgender identities.
Vivian has shared that her dad believes “anyone rich is evil” and once accused her of being influenced by a so-called “woke mind virus.”
He even called the promotion of gender-affirming care “incredibly evil,” claiming those involved should face prison time.
Coming Out and Finding Her Voice
In a candid Teen Vogue interview, Vivian spoke openly about the mental anguish she experienced before coming out.
She described frequent breakdowns during her school years and said she felt like she was “rotting” inside from keeping her identity hidden.
In 2020, she made her identity public via Instagram before even telling her mom, Justine Wilson—a decision she now regrets.
Her mom has remained supportive, but Vivian revealed that she had already stopped speaking to Musk long before her transition.
She’s since changed her name and become financially independent, even moving abroad to pursue language studies.
Independent Life, But Still Under a Spotlight
Even though Vivian no longer has financial ties to her father, she says people frequently make assumptions about her wealth and connections.
She’s received random Venmo requests for thousands of dollars—just because of who her dad is.
Despite her fame, she insists she hasn’t profited from it.
“I’ve made zero dollars and zero cents,” she said, adding with a laugh, “But I do live in a lot of people’s heads rent-free.”
A Deep Love for Drag—and Dreams of Competing
Vivian’s passion for drag culture is more than surface-level.
In fact, she hopes to compete in a drag pageant one day—possibly even as a drag king.
“I would eat that up,” she joked during her interview, sharing that performing and expressing herself through art are big items on her bucket list.
A Fractured Relationship and Harsh Words for Musk
As for her relationship with Musk? Vivian didn’t hold back.
She told the magazine she “doesn’t give a f***” about him and called him a “pathetic man-child.”
When asked if she ever feared him, she replied bluntly, “No.”
She also reacted to his recent clash with Donald Trump over the controversial “Big Beautiful Bill,” mocking the situation on her Instagram Stories.
Posting a video of herself laughing, she added the caption, “I love being proven right.”
From Family Drama to Freedom of Expression
Though she’s part of one of the world’s most high-profile families, Vivian is carving her own path.
She’s unapologetic about who she is, and whether she’s performing on stage, speaking her truth in interviews, or clapping back on social media, she’s determined to live on her own terms.
And with everything from drag dreams to language studies on the horizon, it’s clear she’s just getting started.