24 Of Transgender Celebrities Who Inspire Us

Hari Nef

Model, actress, and writer Hari Nef has embraced her groundbreaking role in transgender visibility within the fashion industry. In 2016, she made history as the first trans woman to appear on the cover of a major British fashion magazine, Elle UK.

She was also the first to be signed by international modeling agency IMG Models. As she explained in an interview with Vogue, "Being a woman is an option, being trans is an option, and they're options that appeal to me. We need to listen to people, not labels, not semantics."

Through her bold career, Nef expands public understanding that gender is complex. Her successes demonstrate the need to see real individuals rather than judge based on preconceived notions.