Vivian Jenna Wilson, the transgender daughter of billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk, made a bold and unapologetic statement at a drag show in Los Angeles—waving the trans flag high as she performed in support of immigrant defence funds.
The 21-year-old, who has been publicly estranged from her father for years, took to the stage at the “Save Her” drag show at The Bellwether on Wednesday night. Organized by acclaimed drag artist Pattie Gonia, the benefit show pledged 100% of its proceeds to legal defence funds for immigrants, amid rising tensions following ICE raids in Latino communities under the Trump administration.
A Fierce Performance, A Powerful Message
Vivian turned heads in a dramatic black catsuit paired with a metallic corset, her platinum-blonde hair cascading to her hips. As she twirled and kicked across the stage in towering heels, she proudly unfurled a trans pride flag above her head—a vivid image of resistance, self-expression, and solidarity.
Her performance stood in direct contrast to recent immigration crackdowns that have sparked riots and unrest across California, especially in immigrant-rich neighborhoods now facing intensified ICE operations.
More Than a Show — It Was Personal
Vivian’s appearance wasn’t just performance art—it was political. Her strained relationship with Musk has been well-documented. Once known as Xavier Musk, she legally changed her name in 2022, dropping her father’s surname and adopting her mother’s, Justine Wilson, whom she credits for support.
In a raw and emotional interview with Teen Vogue, Vivian opened up about her identity journey. She recalled battling mental breakdowns during school:
“I just wanted to rot, pretty much… I knew I couldn’t stay in the closet anymore. That path was destructive.”
She came out on Instagram before telling her mom—a move she now regrets. Her relationship with Musk had already soured by then. She revealed she had not spoken to him in months and described him as “pathetic” and a “man-child.”
Living Life on Her Own Terms
Vivian says she’s been financially independent since coming out and now lives abroad, studying languages. Despite her famous last name, she insists:
“I haven’t made a single dollar from being famous. Zero. I live in people’s heads rent-free, though.”
Now a self-proclaimed “Queen of Threads”, Vivian cheekily aligns herself with Meta’s X rival—taking yet another jab at her father’s controversial ownership of Twitter (now X).
Big Dreams, Bigger Statements
A huge fan of drag, Vivian revealed she hopes to compete in a drag pageant one day—not as a drag queen, but as a drag king.
“I would eat that up,” she said confidently.
She also shared that she’s often the last to know about her ever-expanding Musk family, sometimes hearing about new siblings from Reddit threads or drag queens online.
When asked if she feared her father, her answer was cold and cutting:
“No. He’s just pathetic. I don’t give a f** about him anymore.”*
Making Her Own Legacy
Vivian’s performance at the drag show wasn’t just a moment of celebration—it was a bold declaration of her independence, identity, and values. While her father remains embroiled in tech controversies and political drama, Vivian is clearly carving her own path, far from the Tesla orbit, and closer to communities she believes in.
And if her recent words and dazzling performance are anything to go by, Vivian Jenna Wilson has only just begun to make her voice heard.
