As the world becomes more accepting of different lifestyles, people who identify as transgender or non-binary are feeling more comfortable sharing their stories and experiences with the world. And many of them are doing it through the power of social media.
There are transgender influencers on Instagram who are using the platform to educate others about what it means to be transgender, to share their own journeys, and to show that living as a transgender person is just like living as anyone else – just with a few extra challenges.
Here are just a few of the transgender influencers on Instagram who are making a difference:
Jazz Jennings
Jazz Jennings is a transgender teenager who has been sharing her story since she was just six years old. She has a YouTube show, I Am Jazz, which documents her life as a transgender teenager. She also has a book series called Being Jazz.
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is an actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate. She is best known for her role on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, in which she plays a transgender woman. She has used her platform to speak out about transgender rights and has been an outspoken advocate for the transgender community.
Janet mock
Janet Mock is a writer, director, and producer. She is also a transgender woman and an advocate for the transgender community. She has written a memoir called Redefining Realness, which chronicles her journey of coming out as transgender and living her life as her true self.
Amanda Lepore
Amanda Lepore is a model, socialite, and DJ. She is also a transgender woman and has been an outspoken advocate for the transgender community. She has appeared in numerous fashion campaigns and has been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and W.
Nikita Dragun
Nikita Dragun is a transgender YouTuber /Transgender Influencer on Instagram and a make-up artist. She has over 3 million subscribers on YouTube and is known for her make-up tutorials, vlogs, and challenges. Dragun is also the founder of the Dragun Beauty brand.
Nikkie de Jager (NikkieTutorials)
Nikkie de Jager, better known by her YouTube channel name NikkieTutorials, is a Dutch makeup artist and beauty vlogger. She is known for her popular makeup tutorials, product reviews, and beauty tips. In 2020, she came out as transgender, making her one of the first high-profile transgender YouTubers.
Gigi Gorgeous
Gigi Gorgeous is a transgender YouTuber, model, and actress. She has over 2 million subscribers on YouTube and is known for her fashion, beauty, and lifestyle videos. She is also a transgender woman. She has over 2 million subscribers on YouTube and has been featured in magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazaar.
Blaire White
Blaire White is a transgender YouTuber and political commentator. She is known for her conservative views and her criticism of social justice warriors.
Emma Ellingsen
Emma Ellingsen is a transgender Norwegian YouTuber. She has been making videos since 2016 and has amassed over 400,000 subscribers. Her videos cover a wide range of topics, including coming out, transitioning, and living as a transgender woman. Emma is also an advocate for transgender rights and has spoken out against discrimination and violence against the transgender community.
Samantha Lux
Samantha Lux is a transgender YouTuber who creates videos about her life and experiences as a transgender woman. She also discusses topics related to the transgender community, such as transgender rights and issues.
Bonus: Brazilian-British Transgender Jessica Alves
Transgender Jessica Alves is a British – Brazilian-born model, actress, and reality television personality. She is best known for her appearance on the reality series Botched, where she underwent surgery to remove excess skin after undergoing gender confirmation surgery. Alves has also appeared in a number of magazines and newspapers, including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and The New York Times.