YouTuber Gigi Gorgeous on Caitlyn Jenner: "This Is a Huge Step for the Transgender Community"
The transgender vlogger talks about Caitlyn's bombshell Vanity Fair cover story.
When I saw Caitlyn Jenner on the cover of Vanity Fair today, I was flabbergasted. I stared at the image for five minutes, just speechless. I had pictured her looking amazing, but not this amazing. Everything about her was shocking: She looks so beautiful, young, and feminine. She looks like who she was always meant to be.
I was not shocked by the fact that she was pictured on the cover in lingerie. It's significant, of course, but not a surprise. I had heard that she was doing Vanity Fair a few days ago, and I was like, "Mark my words — they will do something very provocative to highlight her female physique."
It's not simply for shock value. She said that after this, she'd be free, and wearing lingerie is the most freeing thing she could do. Caitlyn is finally exposed. Throughout her life, she had to hide behind closed doors to wear women's clothing, which she has said she's always loved to do. On top of that, she's showing her new assets off. She's not hiding anymore. Everyone is going to know exactly what she's up to. I'm sure she thought, "I'm not going to go halfway. Take it in. This is me. I'm a girl. Deal with it." It wasn't trashy, risqué lingerie. It was classy. She looked perfect and I applaud her for it. She's doing Vanity Fair, you know? She's got to turn it out.
As someone who's done makeup for years online, I love seeing a transformation in a face. Her face looked amazing. There's been so much suspense around the whole thing and I loved seeing her with makeup on. It was all so light and effortless.
I can see that Caitlyn's boobs are out there, and she's not trying to cover them up. I loved my new boobs. I had always wanted boobs. I was shopping for tops that emphasized them and I could wear anything I wanted. It was like, "Wow, look at my new boobs!" I think Caitlyn must be going through that as well. You can just tell that she's happy with them, can't you? I think they look great. She should cherish every single moment of her transition.
I could see in the behind-the-scenes video that Caitlyn had a little grin on her face. I remember having that feeling. Everyone's journey is different, but I remember walking around and thinking, This is me. This is me. This is me. She's there. That's her.
When I transitioned and got my name changed legally, I thought that I would never hear my old name again. I ended up having to deal with a harsh reality. I was referred to by my old name for a good six months after I legally changed my name. I'm sure Caitlyn is going to go through that with the media and with her family. I wanted to rush the process, but it takes patience. You have to be realistic.
This cover is a huge step for the transgender community. It's something the whole world was waiting for, and this is going to have a tangible impact on our community — on me personally. My grandma, she supports all my decisions and she is my family, but she's a conservative woman. When Laverne Cox was on the cover of TIME magazine, she posted the story on her Facebook page saying how proud she was of Laverne. I thought that was really special and I'll always remember that.
I look up to Caitlyn. This is a fun time for her. As silly as it sounds, I think she's probably feeling like a teenager again. This is a freeing and fun time. She's one of my idols now. I wish that I had had her around when I was transitioning. The older people in my life could have related to my experience a bit more. I remember walking into rooms and needing to have so much backbone when facing people's questions. If they had known about Caitlyn, they might have seen where I was coming from. In the end, it made me stronger and that's how I became the Gigi that I am today.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
