24 Of Transgender Celebrities Who Inspire Us

Valentina Sampaio

Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio has made transgender firsts in fashion. In 2017, she became the first trans woman on the cover of Vogue Paris. In 2019, she was the first trans model for Victoria's Secret.

And in 2020, the first in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, which she called an honor. With her boundary-breaking accomplishments, Sampaio expands opportunities for trans people in modeling and culture.