20 Trans Influencers Sharing Their Stories on Social Media

When it comes to transgender TikTok stars, we’d be remiss not to mention the superstar dad Jesse Sullivan. The creator posts lots of content from his home, including his tween Arlo, his pets, and his fiancée, reality star Francesca Farago. But he also uses his platform to clarify myths about trans people, talk about his own experience getting pregnant young, and share adventures, like when he got two more face tattoos, for more than 2.9 million followers.

With 10.4 million TikTok followers, Dylan is one of the platform’s top transgender influencers. After her iconic year of daily videos titled “Days of Girlhood,” the actress and activist was honored with a Queerties’ Groundbreaker Award. She’s got her musical special called “Day 365,” and all the profits go to the Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention among the queer community. Her feed highlights her latest brand trips and stylish ensembles.

Rose is an advocate for the trans community. In addition to acting and modeling, she speaks about a variety of issues, including abortion, cervical cancer, consent, and parenting trans youth. Rose, who says she knew she was a girl since she was 4 years old, asks her 793.6K followers to sign petitions and donate money to help support organizations that provide support and aid to transgender youth and adults.

Micro-influencer Malik Maxwell, or King Max, has openly shared various steps of his transition with his 39.9K TikTok followers. You can see his five-year progress after top surgery and giving himself T-shots, or listen to his voice transformation over more than six years. He also answers followers’ questions. Follow Malik to see how he is now living his best life.

As trans creators go, Zaya is near the top of the list on TikTok, having amassed 4.7 million followers. Her content is full of informative videos about everything from using sanitary products as a trans woman to how to apply fake lashes. She responds to hateful comments with honest answers but doesn’t take anything to heart because she is confident in herself as a woman.

YouTuber Jamie boasts more than 1.07 million subscribers thanks to his funny, sarcastic and informative content. If you’re looking for honest answers about the experience of being a trans man, Jamie has got it. He’s shared videos about having periods, sex after surgery and dating a trans person. If you want a laugh, check out his video sharing trans confessions.

TikTok start Ilya has 2.5 million TikTok followers who view the FashionNova ambassador’s content. She is known for her incredible hair transformations and wigs but also uses the opportunity to discuss things like how trying short hair brought up feelings of gender dysphoria. There are also makeup transformations, like getting ready for Halloween.

Hayden addresses misinformation and suggests that people unfollow him on TikTok if they’re negative. His 219.3K followers can follow his journey since starting his transition more than 3 years ago to see the vocal changes, physical changes and mental transformation.

YouTube micro-influencer Jessie hosts her “After Dark” channel in which she posts movie and TV reviews, trailer reactions, book reviews, fandom speculation, news breakdowns, and fun lists like ranking “Star Trek” captains. A self-proclaimed nerd, Jessie also covers topics like artificial intelligence and plenty of sci-fi material for over 38.2K subscribers.

Actress Bel Priestley from Netflix’s “Heartstopper” series openly shares her process of transitioning. She’s created TikTok videos for her 1.3 million followers around hormones, hair surgery and voice training. Her feed highlights her interests in beauty and fashion, too.

Single dad and non-binary birther Danny shares lots of content from his unique and happy life. There’s adorable content of Danny’s two children, his pets, and typical day-in-the-life stuff like pediatrician appointments and visits to the creek to renew the mind after tough days.

Beautiful, smart, and funny? Yes, macro-influencer Kissey is all of those things to her 706K TikTok followers. Known for her hysterical trans-centric videos on topics like trans seniors running away from the nursing home, she also creates fashion videos that show off her incredible sense of style.

Many of his 53.5K Instagram followers know him from his makeover on “Queer Eye” Season 2, Episode 5, but the trans activist has since become known for his public speaking and hosting work too.

Mid-tier TikTok influencer Quahmiere hit the nail on the head when he said in a recent video, “ever since I started working on myself, life has developed for me.” The influencer has started doing more modeling and says he “just had to grow into his looks.” He now entertains more than 239K followers with his gym routines and daily vlogs.

New Zealand beauty Sammy describes herself as a “trans girl from a small town who is obsessed with Barbie, plants, and The Sims.” She uses her social channels to share insights into her daily life as a Gen Z girl from a small town and to educate and uplift others. She entertains 288.6K followers on TikTok with unboxing videos, makeup tutorials, and outfits of the day.

In 2013, Gigi came out as a transgender woman and has gained support and encouragement from more than 2.71 million YouTube subscribers. Gigi shares her story about transitioning and her series on “Untucked” outfits.

As the founder of TransTechSocial Enterprises, Angelica is a resource for those in the trans community and an artist, speaker and businesswoman. Angelica advocates for the transgender community and has gained more than 489K Instagram followers through her powerful messages. From speaking on Capitol Hill to her recent podcast appearances, Angelica shares it all.

With her memoir, “Horse Barbie,” Geena has become one of the most well-known advocates in the trans community as she uses her platform to share her story with over 119K Instagram followers. Posts include her latest book signings and appearances and a recent podcast interview.

Munroe is a trans model who shares her voice and inspires more than 555K Instagram followers. Munroe is a contributing editor at British Vogue and has walked runways for brands. Her posts show her modern fashion. 

Chella is an internationally acclaimed artist who identifies as trans-masculine, Jewish and Chinese. Chella shares his experiences with more than 431K Instagram followers. His feed shows his latest artistic creations and words of motivation for his followers.