On the heels of her landmark deal with Netflix, we take a look at Mock’s historic achievement and other trans women who’ve broken boundaries.
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1. Janet Mock
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NY Times bestseller Janet Mock made history as the first trans woman to secure a landmark deal with Netflix that will allow her to develop a slate of projects with trans characters as the central focal point.
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2. Janet Mock
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Mock is the creator of FX’s critically acclaimed show ‘Pose.’
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3. Janet Mock
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Mock came out as a trans woman in a 2011 Marie Claire article, written by Kierna Mayo.
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4. Janet Mock
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In 2014, Mock was honored on The Advocates “50 Most Influential LGBT People in Media”
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5. Indya Moore
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‘Pose’ actress Indya Moore became the first trans woman to grace the cover of Elle Magazine in
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6. Indya Moore
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Indya Moore began working as a model for Dior and Gucci at 15-years-old.
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7. Indya Moore
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She left home at 14-years-old because her parents were transphobic.
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8. Mj Rodriguez
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Actress Mj Rodriguez landed an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Lead Actress” for her role in FX’s “Pose.”
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9. Mj Rodriguez
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Rodriguez’s character on the hit show is a trans woman living with HIV while mothering a house of fellow trans and gay mentees.
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10. Mj Rodriguez
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The role made her a breakout star and soon she began covering magazines like Variety. She recently starred in a Coca Cola campaign where she revealed she began taking hormones at 24-years-old.
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11. Isis King
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Long before making headlines for her role in Ava Duvernay’s When They See Us,’ Isis King was the first trans model to compete on “America’s Next Top Model.”
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12. Isis King
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King’s appearance on cycle 11 and 17 made her one of the most visible trans women on TV.
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13. Isis King
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Isis’ role in” When They See Us” garnered critical acclaim as it shown a light on the tribulations trans teens face at home.
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14. Isis King
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In 2012, Isis became American Apparel’s first openly transgender model
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15. Laverne Cox
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When Laverne Cox isn’t giving us a Beyonce twirl or showing off her bikini body, she’s advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
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16. Laverne Cox
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Her role in Netflix’s beloved series “Orange Is The New Black,” earned her a Primetime Emmy Award making her the first openly transgender person to be nominated in any acting category.
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17. Laverne Cox
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In 2014, Cox became the first openly transgender person to appear on the cover of Time magazine.
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18. Amiyah Scott
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Before Amiyah Scott made her first TV appearance, she was known in the ballroom space for her stunning face and walk.
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19. Amiyah Scott
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Her role in Lee Daniels’ “Star” made her the third openly transgender person to play a main trans character in a scripted television drama series (after Laverne Cox and Jamie Clayton).
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20. Amiyah Scott
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Amiyah Scott turned down the opportunity to be a cast member on “Real Housewives Of Atlanta.”
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21. Tracey Norman
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Tracey Norman is the first African-American trans woman model to reach massive success as a model. She has appeared in such publications as Essence, Vogue Italia and Harper’s Bazaar India.
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22. Tracey Norman
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Tracey Norman was the first Black model to have her face on Clairol’s Born Beautiful hair color boxes: No. 512, Dark Auburn.
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Tracey Norman was discovered at a casting call for Italian Vogue by Irving Penn.
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