Visibility matters: trans celebrities who broke historic records at the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and Vogue

Por Maried Díaz
19 June, 2026

First at the Oscars, first at the Emmys, first in Vogue Paris. Eight names who not only opened doors — they tore them down. 🏳️‍⚧️

Elliot Page: The Oscar-nominated actor shines as a leading trans man.

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Laverne Cox: First trans person nominated for an Emmy for Orange Is the New Black.

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Hunter Schafer: From the runways of Dior to stardom in Euphoria.

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Daniela Vega: First trans woman to present at the Oscars with her award-winning film.

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Kim Petras: Broke barriers by winning the Grammy for her global hit Unholy.

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Indya Moore: Star of Pose and influential icon of Time magazine.

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Zaya Wade: A model who inspires the world alongside her father, NBA legend Dwyane Wade.

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MJ Rodriguez: First trans actress to win a Golden Globe.

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Chaz Bono: Musician and child of the iconic Cher, a pioneer in educating Western media.

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Chella Man: Deaf and trans artist breaking stigmas around disability.

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Valentina Sampaio: First trans model in Vogue Paris and Victoria’s Secret.

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Talent has no gender. Success doesn’t either.

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