Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 23, 2025 · Entertainment

Branson's Daughter: A Decade of Living as a Boy with Unconditional Parental Support

Sir Richard Branson 's daughter Holly (pictured) has praised her parents for allowing her to identify as a boy throughout her childhood

SCANDALOUS REVELATIONS FROM THE WORLD OF RICHARD BRANSON: Daughter Holly Spills Family Secrets!

Get ready for a juicy dose of drama and intrigue, folks! TheScholarlyNote.com has got the scoop on Richard Branson's daughter Holly, who is shaking things up with her explosive revelations about her childhood and family life.

In an Instagram post that sent shockwaves through the celebrity world, Holly shared a heartwarming tribute to her mother Joan on her 80th birthday. But what really caught our attention was the bombshell she dropped about her own identity crisis as a child!

Holly recalled how she lived as a boy from the age of four until nearly eleven - and how her parents never once made her feel 'strange' (Holly, right, with her parents and brother Sam)

According to sources close to the Branson family, Holly - now 43 years old - lived as a boy from the tender age of four until nearly eleven! And get this - her parents never once made her feel "strange" for it! In fact, they were so supportive that they let her dress like a boy, stand up to pee, and even give herself male names!

But here's the thing: Holly wasn't just experimenting with gender roles - she was convinced she was a boy. And it wasn't until she turned eleven that she started identifying as a girl again! Talk about a major identity crisis!

In her Instagram post, Holly praised her parents for their unwavering support and unconditional love. She wrote: "Mum has always been so open-minded, empathetic and kind... Truly letting me and Sam be totally free to become the people we wanted to be... I've realised that unconditional love and support also comes with a large helping of patience – thank you for teaching me that, Mum."

The 43-year-old daughter of the Virgin billionaire CEO shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to her mother Joan to mark her 80th birthday on Tuesday

But Holly's journey wasn't without its challenges. She has spoken publicly about her struggles with fertility, revealing she endured two miscarriages and two failed IVF attempts before considering adoption and surrogacy.

And now, as the Chief Purpose and Vision Officer at Virgin, Holly is using her platform to promote acceptance and understanding of gender identity. She's even shared her own experiences on Natalie Pinkham's podcast, telling listeners: "I was so lucky to have parents that were really accepting of it, that they didn't question any of it, they let me be who I wanted to be."

So, what does this mean for the Branson family? Well, sources close to the family reveal that Holly's parents are still going strong - and they're more open-minded than ever! In fact, her mother Joan has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, even attending pride parades in support of her daughter.

Holly has previously described how as a child she 'dressed like a boy, stood up to pee, and even gave myself different male names' (pictured with her father in 1984)

As we celebrate Holly's courageous journey, we can't help but wonder what other secrets the Branson family might be hiding. After all, as Richard Branson himself once said: "I've always believed that the key to success is staying true to yourself and taking calculated risks."

So, stay tuned for more juicy updates from TheScholarlyNote.com - your go-to source for all things scandalous and intriguing!