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Elon Musk’s trans daughter files for name change to cut ties with him
The 18-year-old has asked to be recognized as female and have the name Vivian Jenna Wilson.
The former Xavier Alexander Musk, Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, has filed to change her name in accordance with the change in her gender identity. By doing so, she intends to cut ties to her biological father. The 18-year-old has asked to be recognized as female with the name Vivian Jenna Wilson.
The petition was filed in April at the California Superior Court in Santa Monica, as recorded in the court document. At the time she had just turned 18, the age of majority in California, and she made the request because she no longer wanted to “be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form.” A hearing on the petition is scheduled for later this month.
Her mother Justine Musk, who was married to Elon Musk from 2000 until they divorced in 2008, tweeted as the story started circulating.
Elon Musk hasn’t commented publicly in response to her petition. No further details about the daughter-father rift were disclosed.
Elon Musk, the TESLA and SpaceX chief, has been criticized for anti-transgender remarks in the past. In 2020, after tweeting “pronouns suck,” Musk further tweeted, “I absolutely support trans, but all these pronouns are an esthetic nightmare.”
Elon Musk has also been criticized for his political views, which reportedly lean right. A Politico report this week claims Musk is inclined to support Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president in 2024. DeSantis famously signed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, banning K-3 classroom mentions of sexual orientation and gender identity.
On Father’s Day, Musk tweeted, “I love all my kids so much.”
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Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates 45 years at annual gala
‘Sapphire & Sparkle’ Spring Affair held at the Ritz Carlton
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington held the annual Spring Affair gala at the Ritz Carlton Washington, D.C. on Saturday. The theme for this year’s fete was “Sapphire & Sparkle.” The chorus celebrated 45 years in D.C. with musical performances, food, entertainment, and an awards ceremony.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington Executive Director Justin Fyala and Artistic Director Thea Kano gave welcoming speeches. Opening remarks were delivered by Spring Affair co-chairs Tracy Barlow and Tomeika Bowden. Uproariously funny comedian Murray Hill performed a stand-up set and served as the emcee.
There were performances by Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington groups Potomac Fever, 17th Street Dance, the Rock Creek Singers, Seasons of Love, and the GenOUT Youth Chorus.
Anjali Murthy, a member of the chorus and a graduate of the GenOUT Youth Chorus, addressed the attendees of the gala.
“The LGBTQ+ community isn’t bound by blood ties: we are brought together by shared experience,” Murthy said. “Being Gen Z, I grew up with Ellen [DeGeneres] telling me through the TV screen that it gets better: that one day, it’ll all be okay. The sentiment isn’t wrong, but it’s passive. What I’ve learned from GMCW is that our future is something we practice together. It exists because people like you continue to show up for it, to believe in the possibilities of what we’re still becoming”
The event concluded with the presentation of the annual Harmony Awards. This year’s awardees included local drag artist and activist Tara Hoot, the human rights organization Rainbow Railroad as well as Rocky Mountain Arts Association Executive Director, Dr. Chipper Dean.
(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)
Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser
The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
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