Jamie Clayton
What is even more inspiring than seeing trans celebs who have overcome adversity to become the stunning stars they were always destined to be, is seeing how their progress and victories help pave the way for other people who follow in their footsteps.
That’s why it’s so inspiring to see the mega success of actress Jamie Clayton, who stars as a trans character on Sense8.
Clayton rose to fame thanks to her work with the Wachowski sisters, who know exactly what it’s like to be a trans woman working her way through the biz.
Fallon Fox
Now, we have seen many models and actors on our list, but what about martial arts athletes? Well, Fallon Fox is one particularly high-profile trans woman who battles in the mixed martial arts competitive scene.
During her career as a trans woman in MMA, Fox has faced much opposition against her competing opposite cis female athletes, but she hasn’t let it hold her back from success.
“I’m a transgender woman,” she wrote in a passionate op-ed for Bloody Elbow. “I deserve equal treatment and respect to other types of women.”