Vivian Jenna Wilson, the 21-year-old daughter of Elon Musk and Justine Wilson, made her public drag debut under the stage name Vivllainous during an event held on Friday, June 13, 2025. The performance was part of an environmental drag show titled “Pattie Gonia Presents SAVE HER!” at The Bellwether in Los Angeles.
Vivian appeared on stage in a black, skin-tight bodysuit combined with a translucent corset and dramatic makeup. She lip-synced to the song “Wasted Love” by Austrian artist JJ while making bold hair movements and expressive gestures. At one point during the performance, she held up the transgender pride flag, signaling her identity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
The performance drew applause and reactions across social media and was later reposted on her Instagram stories, where audience members praised her stage presence. One post called her hair flips “lethal,” while another described her debut as having “slayed the stage.”
Event Context
The event, SAVE HER!, was created and hosted by drag artist and climate activist Pattie Gonia. According to the show’s mission, it was organized to raise money for legal defense funds for immigrants detained in the Los Angeles area.
In a post on Instagram, Pattie Gonia explained the goal behind the event:
“We’re using drag to stand in solidarity with detained immigrants, protestors, and everyone raising their voices for justice.”
The show’s lineup included multiple performers, such as Vera!, Trudy Tective, Jacob Ostler, Skirt Cocaine, and Nini Coco, among others. Vivian was a late addition to the list and performed as the final act of the evening.
Background on Vivian
Vivian Wilson is the child of Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and Justine Wilson, a Canadian author. Born in 2004, Vivian came out publicly as transgender in 2020 and legally changed her name and gender in 2022.
In a 2024 interview with Teen Vogue, Vivian discussed her personal journey and reflected on how each parent responded differently to her coming out. According to Vivian, her mother was supportive from the beginning.
“When I came out to her, she was like, ‘Yeah, that figures,’” Vivian said during the interview. “She kind of pieced it together already.”
On the other hand, she stated that Elon Musk was not involved or supportive during her early transition. She said they were not in contact for months at the time she was undergoing medical gender-affirming treatment.
“First of all, I had not talked to him in months... in months so I had to get f------ parental consent to get testosterone blockers and hormone replacement therapy,” she told Teen Vogue.
Vivian has previously indicated that she does not wish to be associated with her father and chose to drop his surname during her legal name change.
Makeup & Preparation
Vivian’s makeup for her drag debut was done by another performer in the event, Noxxia Datura, who shared images and clips from backstage on social media. “Painted @vivllainous for her drag debut at the SAVE HER! show,” Noxxia wrote in the caption of an Instagram post. Vivian replied in the comments, “Love you so much doll, ty for the faceeeee.”
Her look included futuristic elements and sharply defined makeup, which matched the event’s artistic tone. Several videos captured her performing with dramatic flair, doing backbends and falling to her knees mid-performance, while her long, dark hair added theatrical movement to the stage routine.
Reactions & Social Media Coverage
Clips of her performance quickly circulated online, especially on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. Within hours, multiple entertainment news outlets including People, Out, Yahoo Entertainment, and TMZ published reports about the performance, highlighting its emotional and political significance.
The event was praised not only for the individual performances but also for its purpose. Pattie Gonia's platform regularly combines drag performance with environmental and social justice issues, creating a crossover of activism and artistry.
Audience reactions in person were also enthusiastic. Viewers were seen cheering, waving pride flags, and joining in the rhythm of the music.
Historical Note
The performance occurred exactly two years after Vivian’s legal name and gender change petition was granted in California, on June 13, 2022. Her decision at that time was widely covered, especially as it included a public statement of her intent to sever ties with Elon Musk.
This year’s event marked the first time Vivian appeared on stage publicly in drag, marking another chapter in her identity and public journey.
Additional Details
The Bellwether, a known event venue in downtown Los Angeles, has hosted multiple benefit events over the past year. According to organizers, the SAVE HER! show managed to raise funds for community-led defense teams that assist undocumented immigrants facing deportation and incarceration.
While the exact figure raised during Friday’s performance has not yet been released, organizers stated the turnout was above expectations.
Vivian did not provide public comment following the performance but has continued sharing clips and photos through her Instagram Stories and highlights.
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