Stefanie Luciana Peloza is a YouTube creator that has documented and shared her transition online for millions of people around the world to see. Her unique look is inherited thanks to Waardenburg syndrome, a genetic condition that she was born with. On her channel, she discusses what it’s like to live with Waardenburg syndrome.
Sanjati has documented her facial feminization surgery on her channel, showing viewers the good, bad, and ugly sides of getting cosmetic surgeries. She has gotten many procedures done, but she is never ashamed to discuss any of them openly on her channel. And her perseverance has certainly paid off.
Nikkie de Jager
No one had ever assumed that Nikkie de Jager would be on this list. For most of her career, Nikkie was just known as a Dutch Beauty Guru. Her YouTube channel NikkieTutorials has over 10 million subscribers. One of her most popular videos was one in which she showed her bare face and encouraged others to do the same. But, in 2020, something completely unexpected happened to her.
Someone decided to blackmail her, threatening to tell the whole world something her wider audience didn't know: Nikki was born male. At this point, she decided she couldn't live like this anymore and told everyone that she transitioned from male to female at a very young age. Today she continues making makeup tutorials and is engaged to her spouse, Dylan.
Jiggly Caliente
Jiggly Caliente, sometimes known simply as Jiggly, is a singer, actress, and drag performer. She rose to fame when she participated in “RuPaul's Drag Race and when she landed the role of Veronica in the TV series “Pose.” She came out as trans in 2016, but honestly, that's the least interesting thing about her.
She performed as a background dancer for Christina Aguilera and appeared in “Broad City” and “Saturday Night Live.” When she's not busy acting and dancing, she also has a musical career. In 2018 she released her first album T.H.O.T. Process. We can't wait to see what she'll do next.
Jamie Raines
Jamie is a trans YouTuber from the UK. He has been making youtube videos documenting his transition from the very beginning, including the way his voice has changed while taking testosterone, his top surgery, and more. Today, he is engaged to Shaaba Luton, and the two often share details about different facets of their relationship.
Jamie met Shaaba, who is of Indian descent, before his transition. The two were good friends and started dating after Jamie started his transition. In the end, love conquered all, and with a lot of patience, they managed to find acceptance from Shaaba's family. Jamie likes saying that being trans doesn't hurt anyone but being transphobic hurts many. Smart words.
Amiyah Scott
Today Amiyah has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram. But her life wasn't always as glamorous. She was born and raised in New Orleans. She grew up with the name Arthur, but that name never felt right; she knew that she wasn't like other boys from a very young age. Sadly, it was hard for her family to understand and accept her, but she has found acceptance in the underground scene in New Orleans.
Her family did come around in the end, and this gave her everything she needed in order to take over the world. In 2018 she won a GLAAD Rising Star Award after portraying the lead role in Fox's “Star.” Amiyah is indeed a rising, shining star.