This Season 6 'Drag Race' Alum Just Came Out as Trans

Gia Gunn, the stunning star of the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, recently came out as transgender.

Gia shared her story in an Instagram video on International Transgender Day of Visibility, revealing that she has been on hormone replacement therapy for about a year and that she identifies as a woman and transgender.

 

This is me #transvisibilityday #girlslikeus #transgender

A post shared by Gia Gunn Official Account (@gia_gunn) on Mar 31, 2017 at 2:48pm PDT

"I can only hope the best for each and every single one of my trans brothers and sisters," Gia said. "Let's be visible."

The comments on the video are overflowing with messages of support and joy. "I am so happy and proud of you, Gia," one fan said. "I hope that you glide through this world with sunshine and moonlight."

She posted on Instagram again, thanking her fans for the outpour of love.

 

Happy to be living my true life

A post shared by Gia Gunn Official Account (@gia_gunn) on Apr 2, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT

The caption reads, "Happy to be living my true life." Congratulations Gia!

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