Gottmik Calls for Increased Representation of Trans Men in Media: ‘If I Had That, I Would Have Probably Transitioned So Much Earlier’
variety.comCaroline Brew editor In celebration of National Coming Out Day, Gottmik is making the case for more representation of trans men in media.
The drag queen, who made history in 2021 as the first trans man to compete on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” discussed their transition journey at United Talent Agency and GLAAD’s “The Business of Drag.” She was joined by fellow “Drag Race” stars Violet Chachki and Monét X Change for the panel conversation. “Why is there not way more trans representation in the media – trans men, specifically?
Trans men out there and talking about their journeys?” she said. “I’m like, I should do more shit out of drag, because I feel like there should be way more trans guys out there talking about how hard it is.
And I see so many amazing trans women. I’m so inspired by their stories. I’m like, ‘where are these trans guys telling me their stories?’ I want to be inspired by that too.
