Trinity K. Bonet Clarifies Her Gender Journey: “I’m Simply Trinity, and I’m Happy”

The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” icon opens up about her path to self-acceptance, her identity, and her future aspirations, urging fans to embrace her on her own terms.

Trinity K. Bonet, the beloved queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 and All Stars 6, has recently shared an insightful and heartfelt statement regarding her gender journey. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, Trinity clarified the speculation that swirled around her after she posted trans flags on social media, leading fans to wonder if she was coming out as trans. The 33-year-old drag performer, known for her charisma and talent, wants to make it clear that her journey is unique to her—one defined not by labels, but by her own truth.

In her statement, Trinity explained, “I know that there’s many different versions of trans people, so I don’t wanna speak for anybody else, but as far as myself, I’m just me. I don’t think that I’m a woman. I know that I’m not a man, I’m Trinity, and whatever that might be or how I choose to present myself in life is simply that: My life, my choices.”

The queen, who became a fan favorite for her fierce lip-syncing and powerful stage presence, reflected on the personal crossroads she faced in her life. “I had to come to a point of either I’m gonna find my happiness, or I no longer want to exist,” Trinity shared. Her raw vulnerability in addressing her mental health struggles resonates deeply with her fans. She added, “It wasn’t fair to the people who love me for me to think that way, knowing that there was a solution all along. So now I live in my truth and I’m happy with it.”

Trinity emphasized that she is not looking for validation or understanding from others. “I’m not looking for acceptance,” she asserted. “I don’t need people to understand my choices, just like you’ve walked past me every day prior to, you can do the same today. I’m simply Trinity, and I’m happy.”

Her statement further reinforces her desire to simply exist as herself, without the pressure of conforming to external expectations. It’s a message of self-empowerment and peace in knowing that one’s identity is not meant to be dissected or validated by the world.

The journey of self-discovery hasn’t been without its challenges. Trinity candidly acknowledged that she is still navigating her gender identity in public, adding, “This is all very fresh and new to me, so, take it easy. Take it easy on me, you know?” She urged her fans to be patient as she continues her journey and embraces the complexities of her identity.

In addition to reflecting on her personal growth, Trinity also hinted at future artistic endeavors, expressing a desire to join The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, a competition known for its darker, more avant-garde drag aesthetic. “Having to live as a girl now but tap into that hardcore, goth, crazy, spooky type of artistry will only elevate me as an artist, period,” she explained. “I absolutely want to do Dragula. I think it would be so much fun. It will make me have to think outside the box.”

Trinity K. Bonet first rose to prominence in 2014 as a contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6, where she cemented her legacy as one of the show’s standout queens. Her return to All Stars 6 in 2021 showed fans a more evolved Trinity, one who had grown through the struggles of her past, including battles with depression and HIV. She often credits Drag Race with saving her life, offering a sense of purpose through her story and performance.

As Trinity continues to carve out her own space in the drag world, she remains an advocate for self-love and personal truth. Her fans, who have followed her journey since her first appearance on Drag Race, now have the opportunity to witness her full blossoming into the person she was always meant to be: simply, Trinity.