Jesse Sullivan is a 34-year-old Texas-born social media star and TV personality best known for his activities on TikTok. He is a Trans man who came out during the celebration of Halloween in 2019.
Since he came out of the closet, Jesse has been trying to fit into his family, society, and the trans community. He’s already started taking his testosterone treatment and is gradually changing into the body of a man. Jesse has encountered a lot of difficulties on the way from “she” to “he” but from what is obvious, he is conquering all his fears and has come out on the other side as a strong advocate of the trans community.
Summary of Jesse Sullivan’s Biography
- Full Name: Jesse Sullivan
- Gender: Trans
- Date of Birth: 19th of August 1989
- Jesse Sullivan’s Age: 34 years old
- Ethnicity: Mixed
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Sexual Orientation: Trans
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Engaged
- Jesse Sullivan’s Husband (Wife): Francisca Farago (fiancée)
- Jesse Sullivan’s Children: Arlo Sullivan
- Jesse Sullivan’s Parents: Ed and Caryn Sullivan
- Siblings: Seven
- Jesse Sullivan’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 9 inches
- Jesse Sullivan’s Height in Centimetres: 175 cm
- Jesse Sullivan’s Weight: 65 kg
- Jesse Sullivan’s Net Worth: $4 million
- Famous For: Being a trans TikToker
- Jesse Sullivan’s Instagram: @jessesulli
How Old Is Jesse Sullivan?
Jesse Sullivan was born on the 19th of August 1989 and going by calculations from his date of birth, he man is currently 34. He was born in Texas in the United States, indicating his American nationality, but ethnicity-wise, he is of mixed heritage.
Sullivan’s dad is an American businessman who goes by the name ED Sullivan. His mum, on the other hand, is Caryn Sullivan, a homemaker.
Far from being the only child born to ED and Caryn, Jesse grew up alongside seven siblings, but nothing much is known about them. Reports only have it that was really very close to his siblings until his gender identity issues set in.
Sullivan has long left his place of birth, Texas, and is now a resident of Los Angeles, California, where he is raising his only daughter.
What Is Jesse Sullivan’s Gender?
Jesse Sullivan’s naturally assigned gender at birth is that of a female. However, as he grew up, he started experiencing many gender identity issues. Parental neglect was also one of the issues he had to battle with, and with time, he started experimenting with hard drugs.
After he came to terms with the fact that he is, in fact, transgender, Jesse declared himself to be technically nonbinary, saying he would love to be addressed as he/him.
During an interview session, the youngster was once asked which gender he liked, and he was unequivocal in his answer when he responded that he liked women.
As opposed to shutting down on what he discovered about his personality, Jesse prefers to step up and leverage the opportunity to educate fans and people around him to understand him better.
According to him, it is normal for people to have their own mindset, and the only way to change this is by giving them the necessary information. Thus, he has been explaining to everyone that he is just like the next man.
Jesse said it was hard for people to understand how a closeted male who likes women could conceive and birth a baby, and at a point in his life, he was faced with such questions from interviewers. In his answer, he narrated his high school experience when everyone consciously tried to be straight. “It was that effort that got me pregnant in my teens,” Jesse said.
Jesse Sullivan Before and After
Before the advent of the COVID-19 virus, Jesse lived in the closet, afraid to come out. However, he finally came out as gay during the 2019 Halloween celebration. A coming out post he shared via Instagram during that period revealed that he had already commenced testosterone treatments.
Needless to say, his timing was not perfect, as it created a lot of unforeseen challenges. At the initial stage of his coming out, Jesse was enveloped by the love of a strong queer community he chose as his family while living in Los Angeles. This group of people did a great job of giving him unconditional support.
However, it turned a bit different when he had to put up with his own family. While his trans community understood him 100 percent, it was a bit of an effort for his biological family to come to terms with the fact that their daughter is now a man, but they still pulled through at the end of the day.
Jesse’s Coming Out to his Daughter, Arlo
Recall that Jesse Sullivan had a daughter named Arlo Sullivan during his teens, and the girl was already grown up when he was ready to come out.
After he made the conscious decision to come out as trans, it took the mother of one another year before she gathered enough courage to tell his daughter. According to Jesse, thoughts about how his decision would affect Arlo made him push it off countless times. Then, suddenly, he realized that his sexuality wasn’t something to protect Arlo from but something she should be exposed to and have the little girl celebrate it.
With this in mind, he told her everything from changing his physical body to changing his voice, pronouns, and overall appearance.
Jesse said Arlo took it well, as the little girl had been taking a hint of his new identification, and it wasn’t a giant leap after all. According to the social media influencer, they were both in his room when he decided it was the right time to talk about his nonbinary and masculine-presenting. He told Arlo how he was thinking of commencing hormone treatment to push things further and have his body and voice match his gender identity.'”
In her reply, the little girl merely said, “OK, that’s awesome. Can I still call you Mom?” Jesse described the moment as one of the best in his life – no pushback or concern. Arlo was only worried about logistics, which shows how incredible kids are because they tend to view things so simply. However, that was not the end, as Arlo has had many questions since then, and Jesse has done a great job answering them.
Jesse Sullivan said he made sure his daughter felt comfortable asking him questions about anything that baffles her. The little girl asked questions about how Jesse’s transition was going to affect certain parts of his body and how deep his voice would eventually get.
According to Jesse, he made sure to expose Arli to all sorts of people; thus, she already had an idea of what transgender entailed even before she was told. The only difference was that she watched everything unfold in front of her very own eyes. Though his little girl never had any concerns to date, she was initially messing up the pronoun, and that was to be expected as every other person did the same thing.
However, she is now an expert in getting the correct pronouns and is quick to correct anyone who gets it wrong. Jesse said he often hears a plethora of “No, that’s not his pronouns,” and from what is obvious, Arlo has become her parent’s little cheerleader.
Recall that Arlo requested to continue calling Jesse “mom” and the social media star said he was okay with that. According to Sullivan, his reason for allowing Arlo to call him “mom” is because he strongly believes that one can be a dad and mom at the same time. Another thing was that Arlo has been calling her mom for several years, and besides, she already has a dad, and telling her to start calling him dad would mean that she now has two dads, which will bring in confusion.
Jesse also revealed that he has been rehearsing some new monikers that Arlo can call her, but they need some getting used to. However, he is okay with being called mum as that is who she is on the inside.
Jesse Sullivan and Francesca Farrago’s Relationship
Jesse Sullivan and Francesca Farago (‘Too Hot to Handle’ reality star and businesswoman) have been in an on-and-off relationship for a while. The duo dated briefly in 2021 and went their separate ways when Francesca started filming The Perfect Match. After deciding that Sullivan was the man for her, Farago contacted him at the end of the show.
Alongside Jesse’s child, Arlo, the duo graced Coachella 2022, and the trip did a great job of strengthening their relationship. They also shared the details of their voyage on TikTok.
Arlo was acting as their podcast host in June 2022 when she asked Jesse and Farago to confirm that they were dating, and Francesca said yes, albeit jokingly. A while later, Farago was seen in a TikTok video where she hinted that Sullivan’s marriage proposal was what was keeping them from being engaged.
On Jesse’s 30th birthday celebration, Farago organized a bash for her, and in September 2022, Jesse shared a video where he compiled his best moments with Farago.
Jesse Sullivan started designing an engagement ring in January 2023, and the ring was said to be inspired by Jackie Kennedy. On May 2023, the lovebirds became officially engaged, and a short while later, Farago was spotted on the red carpet with her engagement ring.
Since the couple became engaged, Jesse has been over the moon with joy. He took to his Instagram handle to pour love and admiration on his love interest, thanking her for being his source of daily inspiration.
On her part, Francesca took to her socials on the 2nd of May, 2023 to announce their engagement to the world. She shared a photo carousel from that special moment, which she captioned, “WE’RE ENGAGED,” “A glimpse into the most magical night ever. Obsessed with our family … what is life!”
People whom the couple’s big love story has touched have been suffusing their socials with congratulatory messages, including fans, followers, and members of the trans community.
For the transgender community, Sullivan’s engagement is considered a significant groundbreaking feat, as he is now seen a visible and esteemed representative for trans men. Many now take the couple as a positive representation of acceptance and love and an inspiration to many to be more understanding and supportive of transgender issues.
The couple has not mentioned their plans for a future wedding, though their engagement is still new.
Jesse Sullivan’s Wife
Reportedly, Jesse Sullivan was previously married to somebody called Teela. Though the details of their union are not known, Teela is always referred to as his ex-wife. The Internet star was also reportedly married to a man before he met Teela; this was when he was still a closeted trans. His first love is said to be the father of his only daughter, Arlo, but this has never been confirmed to date.
Jesse Sullivan’s Net Worth
As of 2023, Jesse Sullivan’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. Before then, he had around $3 million as his bottom line. His primary source of income is his activities on different social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram.
The TikTok platform is where Jesse has the most popularity, with over 2.9 million followers. The Texan leverages his page to share his personal experience and advocate for the rights of the trans community. His TikTok page has accumulated over 137.7 million likes from inception to date.
Another social media platform where Jesse Sullivan holds sway is Instagram. The internet star has recorded over 404k posts and is still counting. So far, he has shared a total of 299 posts.
An estimation of what Jesse earns from social media alone reached $1 million in 2022. He gives his activities as an advocate of the trans community credit for making him so popular.
As a TV personality, Jesse has earned good money from his appearances in music videos and documentaries. So far, he has recorded four credits in documentaries, shot movies, and music videos.
FAQs About Jesse Sullivan
Where Is Jesse Sullivan From
Jesse Sullivan is from Texas in the United States, though his ethnic background is mixed.
Is Jesse Sullivan Trans?
Yes, Jesse Sullivan is a trans man. He prefers to be addressed by the pronoun “he”.
How Old Is Jesse Sullivan?
Jesse is 34; the Texas-born trans man was born in 1989, precisely on the 19th of August.