Meet Trans Icon Dylan Mulvaney Who Became Transgender Woman of the Year

Dylan Mulvaney admits that she realized she wanted to be a girl at the age of 4. She decided to make her dream a reality and embarked on a transformation journey. She started sharing her transformations and became a star. Dylan faced both hate and acceptance and was named Woman of the Year 2023.

An honest way to her real identity

Embark on the captivating journey of Dylan Mulvaney, a talented artist who first gained recognition in the theater world as a key member of the renowned musical «The Book of Mormon,» delighting audiences across North America.

However, the unforeseen circumstances disrupted traditional performances, prompting Mulvaney to explore new avenues. Turning to the dynamic platform of TikTok, she seized the opportunity to share vibrant and enlightening snippets from her life as a proud queer individual.

Mulvaney’s presence on TikTok flourished, amassing a considerable following. Then, in March 2022, she courageously embraced her identity as a trans woman, revealing her truth to her loyal supporters. Candidly sharing her journey, she disclosed her initial apprehension and inner struggles, having previously identified as nonbinary. However, she ultimately recognized the importance of honoring her authentic self, acknowledging the long-standing realization that she was, indeed, a girl.

This pivotal moment marked the inception of Mulvaney’s compelling TikTok series titled «Days of Girlhood,» an intimate chronicle of her transition. With unyielding determination, she fearlessly documented her experiences with hormone-replacement therapy, confronted the bigotry and animosity of anti-trans adversaries, and candidly shared the transformative outcomes of her facial feminization surgery.

A wave of hate

In a disheartening turn of events, Dylan Mulvaney recently faced a wave of hateful comments following her collaboration with Nike. The renowned sportswear brand, in response to the negativity directed towards Mulvaney, took a strategic approach on one of its recent Instagram posts, opting not to include any images of Mulvaney. However, despite this careful maneuver, the comment section of the post was inundated with derogatory remarks from numerous Instagram users.

Nike in its turn posted a comment: “You are an essential component to the success of your community! We welcome comments that contribute to a positive and constructive discussion. Be kind. Be inclusive. Encourage each other.” Dylan perfectly fits to the idea of this comment and keeps being positive and brave.

A mental journey to cope with criticism

In a candid interview, Dylan Mulvaney opened up about her initial response to the barrage of criticism she faced. Reflecting on the early stages, she admitted, «At first, I really took it as, ’Oh, these people are giving me constructive criticism. Let me listen to them. Let me plead with them. Let me over explain myself. Let me see if we can find some common ground.’»

However, Mulvaney has since come to a profound realization: these interactions were not rooted in constructive dialogue but rather driven by unadulterated hatred. Now she made a little bit of peace with the fact that people in general still have a problem with transness: «That has nothing to do with me, and I have to think about the people that I look up to that celebrate this version of myself. Those are the people I should be listening to.»

Woman of the Year.

In 2023, the UK-based magazine celebrated Dylan Mulvaney by presenting her with the Woman of the Year award. It was Attitude Magazine’s first award of this kind. During her acceptance speech, Dylan expressed her happiness in receiving the award in the United Kingdom, noting that her visit to London had provided her with a sense of freedom and acceptance. She also added that the honor means so much more as some people don’t think of her as a woman at all.

Transitioning for transgender individuals is a complex and significant step. Sometimes, on this journey, they encounter unexpected challenges. For instance, during the transition, this transgender man discovered that he was pregnant.