Saisha Shinde to Caitlyn Jenner, famous people who changed their gender

Here are some inspiring celebrities who have broken the barriers for themselves and others by openly talking about their sexual preference and opted for gender reassignment.

Transgender designer Saisha Shinde, formerly known as Swapnil Shinde, came out as a trans woman early in 2021. Credit: Instagram/officialsaishashinde

Bobby Darling, a known face in the Hindi entertainment industry, was a born transsexual and underwent gender reassignment surgery in Bangkok in 2015 to become a woman. Credit: Instagram/darlingbobby

April Ashley, a British model and actress, underwent sex-change surgery in Morocco in 1960 at the age of 25. The UK accepted her new identity and gave her papers allowing her to gain a passport and driving license. Credit: Instagram/lgbt_history

Thalita Zampirolli, a Brazilian model, underwent gender transformation surgery after the age of 18 with the support of her family. This Brazilian beauty is described as the nation's most famous trans woman who entertains her fans with her alluring pictures on social media. Credit: Instagram/thalitazampirolli

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Olympic champion Bruce Jenner, became the highest-profile American to transition to a woman in 2015. Caitlyn underwent genital surgery, two years after announcing that she had transitioned to a woman. Credit: Instagram/caitlynjenner

Renee Richards, who was born Richard Raskind, was an American ophthalmologist, author and former professional tennis player. She managed to create a new life for herself as a woman after a gender-affirming surgery in 1975. Credit: Twitter/TheChrisMosier