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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 16:44:34 GMT
She looks great!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 16:48:07 GMT
I had no clue who you were talking about, and then I saw the photo on Yahoo.
WOW--I can't believe the transformation!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 16:49:02 GMT
I have been thinking about how painful it would be to live decades of my life as someone I'm not. I'm so glad Caitlyn is free to be herself, finally. And "glad" to see Vanity Fair is treating her completely like a woman and Photoshopping the hell out of her.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 16:49:56 GMT
She has a way better figure than I do!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 16:52:00 GMT
She has a way better figure than I do! Me too! Weird question--how does the Adam's Apple disappear? Does it happen with hormone replacement?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 16:53:14 GMT
She has a way better figure than I do! Me too! Weird question--how does the Adam's Apple disappear? Does it happen with hormone replacement? I believe it's done surgically.
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Post by bethany102399 on Jun 1, 2015 16:53:35 GMT
Devildog, I will admit to watching the interview and Diane Sawyer mentioned something about having it shaved down. I'm sure others can comment that are more educated than I.
She looks fantastic!
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 1, 2015 16:54:33 GMT
She has a way better figure than I do! Me too! Weird question--how does the Adam's Apple disappear? Does it happen with hormone replacement? When Caitlyn was still Bruce, she had plastic surgery to have the Adam's Apple shaved down. She looks great, there's a feeling of peace surrounding her. I never read Vanity Fair but I will go out of my way to pick up this issue.
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Post by mel660 on Jun 1, 2015 16:54:40 GMT
I think he had surgery to shave it so it did not bulge as much.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 16:55:39 GMT
Interesting about the Adam's Apple. Can't even see any scars.
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Post by heather on Jun 1, 2015 17:00:36 GMT
She kinda looks like Felicity Huffman.
I hope she's happy and at peace.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Jun 1, 2015 17:03:32 GMT
Not a fan. I don't think she's pretty in a feminine sense. Doesn't bother me that he's a she, but I don't think "she's" beautiful.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 17:06:39 GMT
Not a fan. I don't think she's pretty in a feminine sense. Doesn't bother me that he's a she, but I don't think "she's" beautiful. Well, that's sweet. Welcome to womanhood, Caitlyn! We'll judge your appearance brutally, because women are each other's worst enemies.
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Post by papersilly on Jun 1, 2015 17:11:47 GMT
thank goodness "Caitlyn" isn't spelled with a "K". LOL
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jun 1, 2015 17:13:31 GMT
I think she looks a lot like Jessica Lange.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 17:15:26 GMT
I think she looks a lot like Jessica Lange. I agree! I couldn't figure out who she reminded me of, but you just made me realize who I was thinking of.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jun 1, 2015 17:16:03 GMT
I think she looks a lot like Jessica Lange. I thought the same thing. Best wishes to her on her new journey.
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Post by freebird on Jun 1, 2015 17:20:23 GMT
Ha. Sitting over here evaluating the photography. Great transformation, totally wasn't expecting that. Very quick!
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Post by Rhondito on Jun 1, 2015 17:20:51 GMT
I thought it was Patricia from Southern Charm when I first saw the picture.
He looks much better as a woman (in full makeup and clothes) than he's been looking lately as a man.
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Post by Rhondito on Jun 1, 2015 17:21:57 GMT
Ha. Sitting over here evaluating the photography. What's your opinion?
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Post by snappinsami on Jun 1, 2015 17:23:24 GMT
I think she looks fantastic!
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Post by bethany102399 on Jun 1, 2015 17:27:05 GMT
ok, here's another twist from the comments section of one of my favorite sites. The person commenting was making the point that she got the cover because she's white. They made a reference to Laverne Cox, a working trans actress, who is on a hot show right now as not being given a piece of the spotlight due to the fact she's a person of color.
My instinct is this is in service to the entire trans community, making a very public statement about being happy in your own skin, no matter what color it is. But I thought I'd throw it out there.
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Post by freebird on Jun 1, 2015 17:29:07 GMT
Ha. Sitting over here evaluating the photography. What's your opinion?
Not sure it matters. I don't have a magazine cover. lol
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Jun 1, 2015 17:31:08 GMT
Was Laverne Cox a celebrated Olympian who was on the cover of a Wheaties box and was the standard of masculine athleticism for a generation?
I don't think this is racism at work.
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freebird
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Post by freebird on Jun 1, 2015 17:33:51 GMT
ok, here's another twist from the comments section of one of my favorite sites. The person commenting was making the point that she got the cover because she's white. They made a reference to Laverne Cox, a working trans actress, who is on a hot show right now as not being given a piece of the spotlight due to the fact she's a person of color. My instinct is this is in service to the entire trans community, making a very public statement about being happy in your own skin, no matter what color it is. But I thought I'd throw it out there.
Utter bullshit. Laverne is leading the way for transgender acceptance.
Caitlyn's story is completely different because of the history, who she was married to in the past, etc. It's like comparing apples and footballs.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 17:33:57 GMT
ok, here's another twist from the comments section of one of my favorite sites. The person commenting was making the point that she got the cover because she's white. They made a reference to Laverne Cox, a working trans actress, who is on a hot show right now as not being given a piece of the spotlight due to the fact she's a person of color. My instinct is this is in service to the entire trans community, making a very public statement about being happy in your own skin, no matter what color it is. But I thought I'd throw it out there. My recollection Laverne Cox got a LOT of press (very trans-positive) when Orange is the New Black was new. I also think it's a little different here because Caitlyn was a public figure before she transitioned, whereas I don't think Laverne was. Also, Laverne has been on the cover of (at least) Time and Variety.
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 1, 2015 17:34:45 GMT
Laverne Cox was on the cover of Time magazine within the last year, and is getting tons of exposure on Orange Is The New Black. I disagree that she is playing second fiddle. I am sure Laverne is very proud of Caitlyn.
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Post by pjaye on Jun 1, 2015 17:41:10 GMT
I am glad that she seems happy with her decision and that's a great picture and she looks good.
But let's get real, this is an Annie Leibovitz photo and she is one top portrait photographers in the world. We'd ALL cover model material as well if Annie was taking the photos! Much like the rest of us ordinary women, Caitlyn isn't going to look like that every single day.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 18:10:31 GMT
I think it's fantastic that Bruce could transition to Caitlyn. I also think it's fantastic that there's some positive publicity (if she wants that sort of thing, and obviously she does).
What bothers me about this is that this is not representative of the typical transgender person. They aren't going to have 3 makeup artists, 4 hair stylists, a world class photographer, and a wizard at Photoshop following them around every day. What this cover says to me is that the transformation is only successful is she if "beautiful" and looks completely like a woman - even if it's not reality.
It's actually kind of a poor representation for transgendered persons if you ask me. That's like expecting every woman to live up to the beauty of Jennifer Lopez (or whoever is the world's most beautiful woman these days). How long have we fought to get equality for all sizes, shapes, and colors being represented?
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Post by MizIndependent on Jun 1, 2015 18:22:07 GMT
She has a way better figure than I do! A real corset can give any woman a killer figure. For those interested, behind the scenes at the photo shoot:
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