"Dear Viv, a new documentary about the star-studded life, untimely death and enduring legacy of James Lee Williams, aka The Vivienne, has been dubbed "the most gut-wrenching" watch by fans of the late entertainer. The new documentary, created by RuPaul's Drag Race production company World of Wonder, features moving interviews with the drag star's friends and family, including Williams' mother Cassie, father Lee, and sister, Chanel."
"A host of The Vivienne's Drag Race sisters, including Cheryl The Queen, Baga Chipz and Raja, also share behind the scenes memories and reflections on how she became the guiding light of the British drag scene. Williams died in January this year aged 32 from cardio-respiratory arrest, due to the effects of ketamine. also touches on the Drag Race UK winner's struggles with addiction and how Williams sometimes neglected himself in favour of furthering The Vivienne's future prospects."
""Just watched Dear Viv about The Vivienne. Emotional, funny and such a brilliant tribute," wrote one moved fan on X. "A proper reminder of why they were so loved. Well worth a watch and tissues recommended." "Finished watching Dear Viv and I'm in tears after seeing her friends and family celebrate how talented and how much of a phenomenal person she was," shared a second."
Dear Viv is a documentary by World of Wonder examining the life and legacy of James Lee Williams, The Vivienne. The film includes interviews with Williams' mother Cassie, father Lee, sister Chanel, and Drag Race peers Cheryl The Queen, Baga Chipz and Raja. The narrative recounts a childhood that included coming out at 14 and moving to Liverpool's drag scene at 16. The film addresses Williams' role as a guiding light in British drag, struggles with addiction, and death at 32 from cardio-respiratory arrest linked to ketamine. Fans call the film inspirational and heart-crushing, praising it as a brilliant tribute that elicits strong emotion.
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