30+ Facts About Transgender Celebrities That You Might Not Know

Published on 03/16/2023
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Jiggly Caliente

Jiggly Caliente is one of the most intriguing characters on the scene right now. This singer, actor, and drag performer rose to prominence after appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race and starring as Veronica in the TV series Pose. While she came out as a transgender woman in 2016, it is only a small portion of what makes her so fearless. Because of her diverse talent, this singer also has a lengthy resume. She was picked as Christina Aguilera’s backup dancer because to her strong skills, and she has been on both Saturday Night Live and Broad City due to her sense of humor and timing. As if she wasn’t busy enough, Jiggly also released her first album called T.H.O.T. Process in 2018.

Jiggly Caliente

Jiggly Caliente

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Vivek Shraya

Vivek Shraya is a musician, author, and artist from Canada who also works as an assistant professor at the University of Calgary. When she is not writing a book, recording an album, or exhibiting her visual art, she is fighting for the rights of LGBTQ+ women. Vivek is a director on the board of the Tegan and Sara Foundation, therefore this is not a part-time job for her. Vivek did not slow down after coming out as a transwoman in 2016. She has a dozen solo albums, seven books, and countless art displays to her credit, all of which have earned critical acclaim and honors.

Vivek Shraya

Vivek Shraya

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