Muse Publishing - Gigi Gorgeous

2023, Canada, English, Gigi Gorgeous, Muse Publishing,

Full title: "Gigi Gorgeous: Biography Of A Sensational YouTuber and Her Life As an LGBTQ Advocate" by Muse Publishing.

"In this gripping biography, you'll follow Gigi Gorgeous on her journey from a small-town Canadian boy to a glamorous and influential social media icon. You'll witness the challenges she faced as she navigated the complexities of gender identity, and the inspiring resilience she showed in overcoming them."

"From her early days experimenting with makeup and fashion, to her groundbreaking decision to undergo gender confirmation surgery, Gigi's story is one of courage, determination, and self-discovery. But Gigi's impact extends far beyond her personal journey. As a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, she has used her platform to raise awareness and promote acceptance for all people, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation."

Through her work with organizations like GLAAD and the Trevor Project, she has helped to create a more inclusive and compassionate world for all. So if you're looking for a page-turning biography that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered, look no further than Gigi Gorgeous. Her story is a testament to the power of self-love, acceptance, and the human spirit."

According to Wikipedia, in a September 2015 issue of People, Gigi credited transgender model and performing artist Amanda Lepore and the death of her mother for sparking her transition. She was born Gregory Allan Lazzarato, and she is of Italian, Lebanese, English, and French heritage. Gigi operated a makeup tutorial YouTube channel that began in 2008. She first came out at age 16, identifying at the time as a gay male. Since transitioning, her YouTube channel started to include more vlogs, fashion, and lifestyle videos. She modeled for designer Marco Marco, and walked in the 2014 and 2015 Marco Marco Fashion Shows, using internet celebrity status to bring awareness to transgender issues, the LGBT community, and anti-bullying.

At the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, Gigi, along with a group of drag queens, introduced Miley Cyrus for the debut performance of Dooo It! from Cyrus's new album Miley Cyrus and her Dead Petz. In 2016, Gigi was detained in the United Arab Emirates. Her passport was taken by airport officials and immigration officers at the Dubai International Airport. She was denied entry to Dubai because of the "imitation of women by men" law, as the government did not recognize Gigi's gender as legitimate, even though, according to Gigi, "The gender on my passport states female and not male."

In June 2017, Gigi was named to the Time magazine list of the 25 most influential people on the Internet.  Gigi began dating Nats Getty, an heir and member of the Getty family, shortly after meeting him at Paris Fashion Week while working as a model for Getty's brother, August Getty. In 2018, Getty proposed to Gigi at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in France. On July 12, 2019, Gigi and Getty married in a private ceremony at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, California.

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