10 Inspiring Transgender Celebrities You Should Know

TLDRDiscover the stories of 10 incredible transgender celebrities who have overcome adversity and made a significant impact in their fields.

Key insights

🌟Laverne Cox, a trans woman, rose to fame after starring in the hit TV show 'Orange Is the New Black'. She uses her platform to advocate for trans rights.

💪Jazz Jennings, a trans girl, became famous after appearing in a televised interview when she was just 6 years old. She has since become a popular YouTuber and advocate for trans kids.

🌈Chaz Bono, a trans man, is not only an advocate for LGBTQ rights but also an actor who has appeared in various TV shows and films.

💃Carmen Carrera, a trans woman, gained fame after appearing on season 3 of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'. She now works as a model and uses her platform to raise awareness about trans issues.

👠Andrea Pejic, a transgender model, made history as the first transgender model to appear on the cover of GQ Portugal. She continues to break barriers in the fashion industry.

Q&A

How did Caitlyn Jenner become famous?

—Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, gained fame as an Olympic gold medalist in 1976 and later became a prominent figure on the reality TV show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.

Who is the tallest female model in the world?

—Erika Ervin, also known as Amazon Eve, is the tallest female model in the world, standing at 6'8".

What TV show did Carmen Carrera appear on?

—Carmen Carrera gained fame after appearing on season 3 of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'.

Are there any transgender athletes?

—Yes, there are transgender athletes, such as Fallon Fox, who is a featherweight MMA fighter, and Fallon has faced criticism and scrutiny in the MMA world.

Who was the first transgender model on the cover of GQ Portugal?

—Andreja Pejic was the first transgender model to appear on the cover of GQ Portugal.