Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, Vivian Wilson, made his drag debut at an anti-ICE fundraiser in Los Angeles, showcasing a growing divide. The event was hosted by drag activist Pattie Gonia at The Bellweather in downtown LA, with proceeds supporting a legal defense fund for those affected by ICE raids. Will Musk and his son ever reconnect?
Musk’s Daughter Makes Drag Debut for Immigration Cause
Vivian Wilson, the transgender daughter of tech billionaire Elon Musk, recently took to the stage for his first-ever drag performance at a fundraiser supporting immigration legal defense. The event took place at The Bellweather in downtown Los Angeles, featuring Wilson in a black catsuit with a metal-structured corset and high-heeled boots.
Titled “SAVE HER! — an Environmental Drag Show,” the performance was organized by drag activist Pattie Gonia, with proceeds directed toward helping individuals affected by ICE raids. Wilson expressed his gratitude on Instagram following the show, writing, “Thank you so much to everyone for a life-changing experience while helping raise money for those in need.”
Elon Musk’s estranged son Vivian Jenna Wilson debuts what TikTok is apparently calling ‘dance’—dramatic long hair flips, and not much else. 🤷♀️🌀 pic.twitter.com/aM3ypc2fI7
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Family Tensions and Public Advocacy
The performance highlights the ongoing public disagreement between Wilson and his father, who has been critical of transgender issues and what he terms the “woke mind virus.” In response to Musk’s claim that his child had been “killed” by progressive ideology, Wilson reportedly quipped that he “looked pretty good for a dead b*tch.”
Wilson’s participation in the drag show fulfills an ambition he previously shared in a Teen Vogue cover story, where he stated, “It’s on my bucket list to win a drag pageant.” The 20-year-old has been open about his transgender identity, recently celebrating five years since coming out and embarking on a modeling career with queer clothing company WILDFANG.
Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 21-year-old transgender daughter of Elon Musk, made her drag debut at a benefit event in Los Angeles, performing for a packed crowd and raising funds for immigrant legal defense. pic.twitter.com/oFldWcbXHJ
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Drag Activism and Immigration Advocacy
The fundraiser represents a growing intersection between LGBTQ+ advocacy and immigration rights activism. Host Pattie Gonia, a RuPaul’s Drag Race alumnus, has been involved in various forms of advocacy, including a recent LGBTQI+ activist event that involved placing a transgender flag on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
For Wilson, the event provided an opportunity to use his increasing public profile for social justice causes while pursuing his interest in drag performance. As the transgender daughter of one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential tech figures, his advocacy choices carry significant visibility and represent a distinct political and social stance separate from his father’s public positions.
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