24 Of Transgender Celebrities Who Inspire Us

Candy Darling

In the 1970s, Candy Darling was one of Andy Warhol's iconic "Warhol Superstars" muses and starred in his films. She was also a muse for rock band The Velvet Underground before her early passing in 1974.

But her cultural influence endures, as shown by the acclaimed 2010 documentary Beautiful Darling on her life. Darling's glamorous yet groundbreaking career opened doors for future trans stars.