Candis Cayne
Candis Cayne, seen here at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on April 2, 2016,
is one of the pioneer transgender stars of Hollywood. Starting her career performing at NYC nightclubs, Candis officially came out as transgender in 1996. Though she had parts in many high-profile shows, her big break came in 2007, when she landed the starring role of transgender mistress Carmelita on ABC’s drama, Dirty Sexy Money, which also starred Peter Krause, Donald Sutherland, and Lucy Lui.
More recently, Candis has been a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Grey’s Anatomy, and I Am Cait, the reality show that followed the life of Cailtyn Jenner after she transitioned. Candis also starred in the Netflix documentary Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen, which gives in-depth look at Hollywood’s depiction of transgender people.
Having spent nearly two decades on the screen, Candis has had many memorable moments worth reliving, so click the gallery to see more about her.
Candis Cayne Attends GLAAD Media Awards,
Candis Cayne looks striking on the red carpet for the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on April 12, 2018. Very hold Hollywood glam vibes being felt here.
Candis Cayne
Every year, Candis Cayne attends the GLAAD Media Awards, and every year, she knocks it out of the park with her wardrobe choices. For the
28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on April 1 2017, she opted to wearing a ravishing polka dot gown that made it seem like she was floating as she walked down the carpet.
Candis Cayne At TransNation Festival
Candis Cayne gave good face to the cameras anxiously waiting to take her picture at the TransNation Festival Transgender Beauty Pageant in Oct 2016. What a beauty queen, indeed.
Candis Cayne at the onePULSE Foundation Benefit
Candis Cayne attends the onePULSE Foundation Benefit for Orlando at NeueHouse Hollywood, in Los Angeles looking stunning in a form-fitting colorful mini dress
