When actor-turned-TikTok-creator Dylan Mulvaney came out as transgender in March 2022, she decided to film a short daily diary she called “Days of Girlhood.” Those first 30 clips—now viewed millions of times—offer an intimate front-row seat to the highs, hiccups, and hilarious surprises that mark early transition. On Day 1 she announced hormone-replacement therapy; by Day 12 she was singing show-tunes in the shower, and on Day 30 she reflected on how quickly her concept of womanhood was expanding beyond clothes and makeup. Her candid optimism resonated far beyond the LGBTQ+ community, pushing trans visibility into mainstream social feeds and newsrooms alike.
Each episode puts education and entertainment on equal footing. Mulvaney explains estrogen side-effects in plain language, celebrates the euphoria of her first dress shopping spree, and lets viewers tag along for awkward voice-training exercises that end in giggles. She also shares the less glossy moments—like navigating misgendering at the pharmacy or confronting anxiety before her first public appearance post-transition—proving that vulnerability can coexist with joy.
That authenticity quickly attracted brand partners such as Nike and Ulta Beauty, cementing Mulvaney as one of the most recognizable trans influencers online. But viral fame also made her a lightning rod: a 2023 Bud Light promotion triggered a right-wing backlash that Mulvaney met with poise, reminding followers that trans joy is not up for debate. Rather than retreat, she doubled down on advocacy, using her platform to raise funds for gender-affirming-care nonprofits and to spotlight lesser-known trans voices.
For critics, she serves a masterclass in graceful clap-backs; for supporters, she’s a beacon of possibility. As she told one troll who mocked her journey, “I’m thriving—and so will the next trans kid who sees this.” Her first 30-day montage remains a time-capsule of unfiltered self-discovery, one that continues to inspire anyone embarking on their own path to authenticity. Watch the full compilation above and rediscover why a simple daily check-in became a cultural milestone for trans representation.
