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Young Florida Girl Finds Joy in Drag Queens' Visit

3/23/2026

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Anwyn Watts, a young girl from Naples, Florida, has had four major surgeries for an arteriovenous malformation and was placed in a medically induced coma.
During her recovery, drag queens Miss Bouvèé and Dixie Longate visited her, providing joy and a sing-along in her hospital room.
Anwyn, a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, protested local restrictions on drag performances for children.
Her mother, Stephanie Watts, highlights Anwyn's understanding of love and acceptance, noting her pride in being crowned the first “Naples Princess of Pride.”

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Story summary

Anwyn Watts, a young girl from Naples, Florida, has had four major surgeries for an arteriovenous malformation and was placed in a medically induced coma.
During her recovery, drag queens Miss Bouvèé and Dixie Longate visited her, providing joy and a sing-along in her hospital room.
Anwyn, a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, protested local restrictions on drag performances for children.
Her mother, Stephanie Watts, highlights Anwyn's understanding of love and acceptance, noting her pride in being crowned the first “Naples Princess of Pride.”