Drag Race star Valentina comes out as a trans woman

RuPaul's Drag Race superstar Valentina has come out as a trans woman in a new social media post in which she also discussed her name and the reasons why she's making that statement now.

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Valentina wrote on Instagram:

"Hello everyone, it's me Valentina Xunaxi. Today is my bday. I turn 34. For some time now I've been in transition, I've been doing it privately but today I wanted to open and share with you all. Along the way I've felt pressure to come forward, so I've decided and wanted to take today to declare myself as a transgender woman. I welcome all the love, support and protection from my dear fans. Thank you so much."

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Previously, in 2019, Valentina came out as nonbinary. "I feel like a goddess. I feel like I'm my own gender," the Drag Race alum told Out at the time. That year, she portrayed Angel in Rent Live, a character some have interpreted as being transgender or genderfluid. In 2023 Valentina cohosted the first season of Drag Race México.

Valentina's birthday post sparked an outpouring of love from the Drag Race community, including well wishes from Michelle Visage, Bianca Del Rio, Detox, and Jewels Sparkles.

This story is still developing…