Meet Chester Bennington’s child Draven Bennington – who just came out as transgender: the late Linkin Park frontman’s child with Samantha Bennington is an artist, musician and actor

Late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington’s child Draven has publicly revealed that she is transgender. She has also got “she/her” pronouns in her Instagram bio.

She announced the news via an Instagram post shared on Valentine’s Day. “As today is a day to celebrate love and what love truly means, whether it’s for a partner, family or ourselves, I thought it would be the perfect time to show some love to myself,” Draven wrote. “For a long time, I tried to be someone, someone I truly wasn’t on the inside. Ignoring it worked for a while, but continuously coming to the crossroads of being happy or being complacent was one I couldn’t keep crossing.”

The 22-year-old added that she made the decision to come out as transgender in August 2024 and has started using hormone replacement therapy. “It has been the best decision I’ve ever made in my life,” she said.

She expressed her appreciation for the support she’s received. “I love each and every one of you who have shown me nothing but love and respect and see me for who I truly am,” she added. “With all the support and love I’ve received, I’ve built the strength to love myself. This is why I’m choosing to no longer hide who I am. Love is love. Happy Valentine’s Day,” Draven concluded.

Here’s what else we know about the late Linkin Park frontman’s child.

What is Draven Bennington’s background?

Draven Bennington is the only child of Chester Bennington and his first wife Samantha Bennington, per People magazine. The late Linkin Park star, who died by suicide in July 2017 at age 41, also shared sons Tyler, 18, and twin daughters Lily and Lila, 13, with his second wife, Talinda Bentley; and sons Jamie, 28, and Isaiah, 27, from his relationship with his ex, Elka Brand, notes Billboard.