RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3 champion and global drag icon Trixie Mattel has revealed that she and her longtime partner, David Silver, have officially parted ways. In a video shared on Monday, Dec. 30, Trixie opened up about the breakup while preparing for the 2024 Out100 event in Los Angeles earlier this month. At the event, held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, Trixie was honored as the Out100 Readers' Choice in the "Business" category and delivered an electrifying DJ performance.

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In the video, Trixie candidly addressed her followers, saying:
"There's something I've been meaning to share… It's not my favorite topic, but I know some of you have already picked up on it. David and I actually separated quite a while ago. Honestly, it feels like the people who follow me online—who know me but don't really know me—are the last ones to hear about this. Everyone in my personal life has been aware for some time now."

She continued, reflecting on the timing of the announcement:
"I kept putting off talking about it online because I wanted to find the right moment and approach. But the longer I waited, the stranger it felt not to address it. And, you know, I’ve been hesitant because even when I say something as simple as 'I need a break,' it turns into headlines. I was worried about how this would be perceived, but the truth is, there's nothing dramatic or scandalous about it. I wish I had some wild story to tell, but it’s really just… something that happened."

Acknowledging her mixed emotions, Trixie added:
"This was a long and meaningful relationship, and there are so many parts of it that I’ll always cherish. I’ve spent time processing—through therapy, exercise, and taking a break—and while it feels like forever ago, I hadn’t told you all yet. Honestly, it feels disappointing not to give you a storybook ending to the love story I’ve shared. It’s like telling everyone Santa Claus isn’t real. But I care deeply about that person and always will."

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Trixie also highlighted the creative bond she and David shared:
"I’ll forever love the things we built together—our motel, our businesses, our creative ventures. Working with him was one of the most fulfilling parts of my life. I don’t stop caring about my exes; they’ll always hold a place in my orbit. And for me, this isn’t even fresh news anymore, but I wanted to tell you before moving into the new year."

The drag superstar wrapped up her thoughts by saying:
"As we enter a new year with a fresh energy, I felt it was time to share this. I didn’t want to carry this unspoken thing into 2025. It’s not easy to talk about, but it’s important to me that you hear it directly from me."

Trixie and David began dating in 2016, a journey that fans have followed closely over the past eight years. From moving in together and sharing glimpses of their relationship on social media to embarking on business projects, the pair were beloved by the Drag Race community. Earlier this year, in July 2024, viewers saw the couple’s collaboration on season 2 of Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home, where they searched for and renovated a new property. David also produced Trixie's 2019 documentary Moving Parts, chronicling her life as All Stars 3 aired.

In her video, Trixie made it clear she doesn’t want to amplify the situation:
"It’s not something I want to dramatize or make bigger than it is."

The full video is available on Trixie's YouTube channel, where fans can hear her heartfelt explanation in her own words. Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates from the drag legend

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