17 Transgender Celebrities Bruce Jenner Should Look Up To [Photos]
Written by
Cecil Lennox
Published on
February 2, 2015
After much speculation and media hearsay, it appears that the rumors surrounding Bruce Jenner to be transitioning into a woman are true. People has learned that the head male of the Kardashian franchise is being “respectful” but plans on filming his “journey” all the same.
While it will be interesting to see how his family copes with the “transition,” here are several transgender celebrities who made a mark on the world.
Photo: Guillermo Proano/WENN.com
Alexis Arquette
The sister of David, Patricia, Rosanna and Richmond has successfully trailblazed herself into Hollywood with dozens of acting credits to her name.
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Photos: Alberto Reyes/WENN.com
Photo: Alberto Reyes/WENN.com
Isis King
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After appearing on America’s Next Top Model twice, King has been working with plenty of companies, including an unprecedented gig with American Apparel.
Laura Jane Grace
The Against Me! singer can still rock out with her (vocal) box out even after undergoing hormone replacement therapy in 2012.
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Laverne Cox
The Orange is the New Black favorite is the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category.
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Chaz Bono
The only child between Sonny & Cher has been an advocated for LBGT rights for a couple of decades now.
Erica Andrews
The late Mexican beauty pageant winner won numerous titles but died from a lung infection in 2013.
Fallon Fox
When you’re the first openly transgender athlete in MMA history, controversy expectantly surrounds you but Fox battles it handily.
Photo: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com
Janet Mock
The former editor for People magazine has become the face for various LGBT thanks to her powerful skills as a writer.
Photo: YouTube
Adèle Anderson
The Fascinating Aïda performer has been nominated an English Olivier Award for her work in the cabaret.
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Dee Palmer
The Jethro Tull keyboardist also scored groundwork on tracks with The Beatles Pink Floyd and Queen before switching sexes in 2003.
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Jayne County
Known as rock’s first transsexual singer, County has earned the respect from several of her more famous peers for years of brazen performances.
Photo: Wenn
Lana Wachowski
The co-director of The Matrix underwent a gender transition in 2008 and still released prominent works in Cloud Atlas and Jupiter Ascending.
Thomas Beatie
After gaining fame as “The Pregnant Man,” Beatie has been earning a living as public speaker.
