30+ Facts About Transgender Celebrities That You Might Not Know

Published on 03/16/2023
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Brian Michael Smith Is Highly Committed to His Work

Brian Michael Smith has been acting since 2012, but no one knew he was trans until lately. Smith transitioned before entering the acting profession, and in all of his previous roles, he portrayed a cis-male, demonstrating that all trans performers are capable of playing non-trans characters. These characters have appeared on television shows such as Chicago P.D., Gossip Girl, Blue Bloods, and Girls. Smith’s portrayal as Antoine Wilkins in the musical Queen Sugar aided him in coming out as trans. This figure is a transgender police officer. This was the ideal opportunity for Smith to discuss his identity, as it had not come up in the previous five years of his acting career.

Brian Michael Smith Is Highly Committed To His Work

Brian Michael Smith Is Highly Committed To His Work

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Candis Cayne Started Her Career as a Drag Queen in the 90s

Candis Cayne grew up with a twin brother who was odd in some way. As a young gay guy, she traveled to New York City and began performing on stage as a drag queen. Cayne soon learned, however, that she was not gay, but rather a trans woman. Cayne began her transition while still performing, going through the major changes in her body live onstage. She also began auditioning for film and television jobs. Cayne eventually won her most well-known part, as a transgender character in Dirty Sexy Money.

Candis Cayne Started Her Career As A Drag Queen In The 90s

Candis Cayne Started Her Career As A Drag Queen In The 90s

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