Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox are two of the most famous members of the transgender community, but they are far from alone.
Here’s an introduction to the trans athletes, activists, models, actors, directors and political figures making enormous impacts. Many of the people in this gallery have appeared on Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people.
In December 2020, Elliot Page, star of the Netflix series “Umbrella Academy,” announced that he is transgender.
Elliot Page
In May 2021, in an interview with Oprah, the actor spoke about the benefits of gender-affirming healthcare. “It’s getting out of the shower and the towel is around your waist and you’re looking at yourself in the mirror and you’re just like, ‘There I am,'” Page said.
Leyna Bloom
Leyna Bloom made history in July 2021 as the first transgender woman to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
In a celebratory Instagram post, Bloom wrote, “We deserve this moment; we have waited millions of years to show up as survivors and be seen as full humans filled with wonder.”
Hunter Schafer
Hunter Schafer is a model, actress and activist. She got her start in the entertainment industry as a model for international brands such Prada, Dior, Rick Owens, Tommy Hilfiger and Vera Wang.
In 2018, she was cast to play Jules in the HBO series “Euphoria.”
Janet Mock
Janet Mock is a writer, director and producer on the FX series “Pose.” Her memoir, “Redefining Realness,” reached the New York Times bestseller list in 2014.
She is a contributing editor for Marie Claire.