BREAKING NEWS !!!! Vivienne’s family learns for the first time about Drag Race star’s struggle with ketamine
BREAKING: Drag Race Icon Vivienne’s Family Blindsided by Ketamine Struggle — “We Had No Idea”
The glitz, the glamour, the fierce performances — none of it gave away the storm brewing behind Drag Race winner Vivienne’s signature smile. But now, in a shocking revelation that has left fans stunned and family members reeling, Vivienne has opened up about a dark chapter in her life: a secret struggle with ketamine addiction.
For the first time, Vivienne’s own family has learned the full extent of the star’s battle — not through a private conversation, but via public confession.
In a raw and emotional interview that aired just hours ago, Vivienne laid bare a side of herself the world had never seen. Behind the lights of the stage, the roar of the crowd, and the flawless makeup, Vivienne was fighting a silent war. And now, that silence has been shattered.
“They didn’t know. I kept it from them. I thought I could handle it on my own,” Vivienne confessed, her voice trembling.
The admission came as part of a deeply personal documentary segment, revealing the pressures of fame, identity, and internalized trauma that led the Drag Race star down a dangerous path. But what stunned viewers most wasn’t just Vivienne’s vulnerability — it was the heartbreaking moment her family admitted they had been completely in the dark.
“I’m shocked. Absolutely shocked,” a close family member said in the broadcast. “You think you know your own child, your own blood. But we never saw it.”
Vivienne, who captivated millions as the first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, had become an LGBTQ+ icon — a beacon of strength, style, and self-expression. But that very spotlight, it seems, cast long shadows behind the scenes.
The star’s candid remarks painted a grim picture of addiction masked by performance. “I was smiling, serving looks, and dying inside,” Vivienne admitted. “I’d go from the runway to my room and just… disappear.”
Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic often abused recreationally, became a crutch for Vivienne during her lowest points. The drag performer described the drug not as a thrill, but as an escape — from anxiety, pressure, and the crushing expectations of public life.
“People see a wig, a gown, a sassy quote, and think you’ve got it all together,” she said. “But I was falling apart.”
Social media exploded with reactions, with fans expressing a mix of heartbreak and admiration. Many praised Vivienne’s bravery, calling the confession “a wake-up call” and “a powerful reminder that even our heroes hurt.”
Mental health experts have also chimed in, applauding Vivienne for shedding light on an issue that affects so many in the LGBTQ+ and performance communities.
“This moment matters,” one therapist noted online. “Vivienne speaking out could help thousands realize they’re not alone — and that help is possible.”
Though the revelation has shaken Vivienne’s family, they’ve pledged their support moving forward.
“We’re here now,” the star’s sibling said tearfully. “We’ll be here every step of the way.”
Vivienne’s courage has sparked a larger conversation — not just about substance use, but about the emotional toll of fame, especially for queer artists navigating a world that often asks them to be larger than life, while ignoring their very real pain.
And now, with the truth in the open, Vivienne stands not only as a drag legend — but as a survivor, a fighter, and a voice for those still struggling in silence.
