RuPaul's Drag Race star Trinity K. Bonet comes out as trans

RuPaul's Drag Race season 6 and All Stars 6 alum Trinity K. Bonet has come out as trans. After posting a series of social media photos and videos that prompted speculation within the Drag Race fandom, Trinity has now shared a statement with Out confirming that this is a coming-out moment indeed.

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Fans started speculating about Trinity K. Bonet coming out as trans after the Drag Race alum shared a picture on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, December 15 with a caption that included three emojis: the two hearts emoji, the transgender flag emoji, and the squinting face with tongue emoji.

Out reached out for comment, and Trinity wrote the following response:

"Hey, how are you doing? Yeah, I did come out. Lol but I'm not trying to do interviews and make a big deal about it. I've always been Trinity. I'm just keeping wig on. Lol."

Trinity K. Bonet via Instagram story.

Instagram (@trinitykbonet)

On Sunday, December 15, the Drag Race alum shared an Instagram story with a Snapchat handle (@buttercup202425) accompanying the name Trinity Jones.

Trinity K. Bonet via Instagram story.

Instagram (@trinitykbonet)

It's always lovely to see people in the LGBTQ+ community living as their most authentic selves. Congratulations are in order to Trinity!

Past seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race and All Stars are streaming on Paramount+ — and tune in to watch season 17 when it premieres Friday, January 3, 2025 on MTV.