As TV continues to become more progressive , more shows are welcoming transgender actors and characters. In the past, trans roles were given to cis actors, like Jared Leto and Eddie Redmayne, both of whom were nominated for awards for their portrayals of trans characters. But today, transgender actors are taking on these roles and bringing visibility to the community. Television series are at the forefront of this change. From A-listers like Laverne Cox to new stars like Hunter Schafer, these are the trans celebrities changing television for the better.

Dwyane Wade, Cynthia Nixon and More Celebrity Parents Supporting Their LGBTQ Kids



Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Transgender
Being a celeb kid often means going through major life changes in the spotlight and on magazine covers for all to see, making it particularly complicated when issues like gender expression and identity come into the mix. While there is no shortage of supportive family members and fans when the children of celebs come out, there can also be a large contingent of vocal bigots who don't understand the right language for discussing gender and further complicate the process for these brave youngsters doing their best to enjoy their most authentic lives and be their most authentic selves. One of the most positive things about celebrities who openly champion their LGBTQ kids often and in public is that it models a parenting style that many others can emulate for the young people in their own orbits. Thanks to a number of loving and compassionate celebrity parents, some of whom aren't members of the LGBTQ community themselves, many transgender children have been able to safely and openly transition to their actual gender identity. Let's meet the celeb kids who you didn't know were transgender. World famous singer, songwriter, model, and actress Sade can add another important credit to her name: a proud and supportive mother. Sade is the mom of a transgender son, Izaak Theo Adu, who finished his long journey of transition in March , after spending more than six months in the hospital.


60+ Famous Transgender People
Transgender visibility has reached new heights in Hollywood and beyond. Here are 28 inspiring transgender celebrities who have broken barriers for themselves and others. To have arrived at this place in my life. I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey.



Not everyone is comfortable with his or her own skin. In fact, millions of individuals around the world feel strongly that they were born into a different sex. Thankfully nowadays, science and modern technology provide these individuals with the opportunity to correct that mistake and be in the gender they want to be.