Since then, Caitlyn has become the voice of the transgender community. After being known as Olympic Gold Medal-winning decathlete Bruce Jenner for the first 65 years of his life, how is Caitlyn today, and how much net worth does she have?
The Life, Career, and Transformation of Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn used to play college football for the Graceland Yellowjackets but needed to undergo surgery after incurring a knee injury. She then had a six-year decathlon career and won the men’s decathlon event at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. She successfully set a third successive world record and was dubbed an “all-American hero.” She also earned the unofficial title of “world’s greatest athlete.” From there, she started to make a name in different fields, like TV, film, writing, auto racing, business, and cover modeling. ALSO READ: Jennifer Garner Net Worth: The Life and Success of the Alias Star Come 2015, she surprised the world when she came out as a trans woman and announced her new name, Caitlyn Jenner. She then had her own reality show, I Am Cait, featuring her gender transition. She became the most famous trans woman in the world and a transgender rights activist, though her fellow trans and LGBTQ+ activists often criticized her views. Through her works, Caitlyn has amassed a net worth of $100 million.
Caitlyn Jenner Apologizes to Transgender TikTok Star after Misgendering
Caitlyn is now in hot waters after misgendering the famed transgender TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney. The retired decathlete has issued a formal apology but stands by what she said. “An individual on Ms. Jenner’s team haphazardly misgendered Dylan in the tweet ‘he is talking about his penis,’” her representative told the Washington Examiner. “For this, we deeply regret the comment and have taken the appropriate actions to rectify the situation internally.” YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Sylvester Stallone Net Worth: The Inspiring Story Behind the Rocky Star’s Success “Ms. Jenner has no further comment on the matter and stands by her statements, otherwise.” Alternatively, Mulvaney shared a personalized message to Caitlyn" on “day 233 of being a girl.” “That is just terrible,” the influencer said in a video posted on Twitter. “[it is] pretty evil to see a trans person invalidating another trans person’s transness.” READ MORE: Matthew Perry Net Worth: Comedian’s Friends Salary, Royalties Will Surely Surprise You Caitlyn and Mulvaney are both identified as transgender women. For more Caitlyn Jenner news, stay tuned to EpicStream!