Chester Bennington’s transgender child Violet Bennington has publicly revealed her new partner for the first time. She shared the news through a heartfelt post on Instagram. Violet recently changed her name from Draven to Violet. She posted a photo alongside her partner and accompanied it with an emotional message.
The late Linkin Park singer’s daughter expressed deep affection for her new partner, describing the relationship as a soulmate connection.
“Me and my world. Soulmates since the moment we met! I have nothing but unconditional love for you, you are the light at the end of my tunnel,” Violet wrote.
She went on to reflect on the joy her partner has brought into her life and looked ahead to their future together.
“Thank you for coming into my life and making it so much brighter,” she continued. “I’ve cherished every moment we’ve spent together, and can’t wait to see where this world takes us next. Love you.”
Violet is one of Chester Bennington’s six children. Chester had children from two marriages — his first wife Samantha Olit, with whom he had a son, Jaime, and his second wife Talinda Bennington, with whom he had three children, including twins. Violet’s mother is Elka Brand, Chester’s former girlfriend.
Chester Bennington passed away on July 20, 2017, at the age of 41. His death was ruled a suicide by hanging. It sent shockwaves through the music world and left a lasting impact on his family and millions of fans globally.
Since his passing, Violet has gradually emerged in the public eye on her own terms. Her name change from Draven to Violet was part of a broader personal transformation she shared openly. She has used her platform to advocate for transgender youth navigating similar identity journeys.
The Instagram post introducing her new partner is the latest chapter in Violet’s evolving public presence. It is defined not by her father’s legacy alone, but increasingly by her own voice, relationships, and identity.
