US EditionRuPaul's Drag Race Alum Valentina Comes Out as Transgender
- Valentina, a RuPaul's Drag Race alum and Drag Race México host, came out as a transgender woman on May 14, 2025, her 34th birthday, via an emotional Instagram post.
- Valentina previously identified as nonbinary in 2019 and had been privately transitioning before deciding to publicly declare her transgender identity amid feelings of pressure to come forward.
- She shared that she has experienced increasing pressure to publicly share her truth and took the opportunity to come out as a transgender woman, gratefully acknowledging the outpouring of love, support, and protection from her devoted fans.
- Valentina emphasized that she "feels like I'm my own gender" and has brought aspects of her identity to her acting role as Angel, describing it as a significant responsibility.
- Her announcement highlighted increased visibility for transgender individuals within the drag community and suggested a continuing personal and public journey of gender identity.
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Vh1 reality star comes out as trans on 34th birthday & debuts stunning new look
A REALITY star who appeared on a popular Vh1 program has come out as transgender on her 34th birthday. Debuting her stunning new look and announcing her identity to the world, Valentina from RuPaul’s Drag Race declared herself as transgender in an emotional Instagram post. GettyValentina shot to fame in RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2017[/caption] GettyThe stunning reality star has reintroduced herself to mark her 34th birthday[/caption] GettyShe has co…
Drag Race legend Valentina publicly comes out as trans
RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars 4 icon Valentina has publicly come out as trans on her 34th birthday, saying she has been transitioning privately ‘for some time’. Valentina, who is best known for competing on season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2017 before returning for All Stars 4 just a year later, and later hosted the inaugural season of international spinoff Drag Race México, took to Instagram on her 34th birthday to share the news of her …
Valentina, Star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and 'Rent: Live', Comes Out as Trans After Feeling 'Pressure to Come Forward'
"I welcome all the love, support and protection from my dear fans. Thank you so much," Valentina sharedTara Ziemba/Getty Valentina arrives at 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 9 Finale Taping at Alex Theatre on June 9, 2017 in Glendale, California.Valentina is sharing her truth.The RuPaul's Drag Race alum rang in her 34th birthday on May 14 by coming out as transgender in an emotional Instagram post. “Hello everyone, it’s me Valentina Xunaxi. Today is…
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