The trans journey is many things. It’s exhilarating. It’s validating. But it’s also terrifying. No one knows this more than TikTok star, actor, singer, and activist, Dylan Mulvaney. Just over a year ago, Dylan decided to capture her journey into girlhood daily and on screen. And so, what started as a “happy accident”, as Dylan describes, has blossomed into an honest and joyous portrayal of one person’s journey of gender discovery. And joining Dylan on this journey? Over 11 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, and a legion of inspired LGBTQ+ people.
Dylan’s positive attitude and optimistic look on life has been seen by many as the antidote to the near constant anti-trans rhetoric happening around the world. Just scrolling through a few of Dylan’s videos, her excitement in every step of her journey is infectious. Whether it’s her latest outfit obsession, an electrolysis update, or an interview with US President Joe Biden about trans rights, Dylan’s videos have not just engaged millions of people on the internet, but touched them too, as her accessible and human diaries about key moments in her transition have seemingly paved the way to empower and educate so many.
The star’s very public transition has also caught the attention of some cruel online and right-wing trolls. An unfortunate side
