Amid all the hate she’s received, Dylan Mulvaney is standing tall and refusing to let the transphobes grind her down. In July 2023, she celebrated 500 days of girlhood on Instagram. She reflected on her people-pleasing tendencies, noting that prior to the negative reaction she faced, she was overly trusting of others. “That’s definitely changed,” she said. “On day 398, I learned that misery loves company. I think a lot of people have difficulty seeing others happy and successful.” Subsequently, she emphasized the importance of having a supportive network, noting that many people pitied, rather than uplifted her when she was targeted by trolls.
Mulvaney also discussed the changes she’s recently undergone, namely receiving hormone injections. The experience has been an ecstatic one for the TikTok star, who has loved watching her body slowly align with her sense of identity. However, she did point out that striving to be pretty in order to be liked ended up having a negative impact on her, potentially setting a bad example for trans youth.
In her interview with Gay Times, Mulvaney discussed her hopes for the future, including getting into TV, returning to Broadway, and taking on Hollywood. “I want to see a trans girl in a rom-com,” she enthused. “I want to see trans people finding love and success and not just playing prostitutes or victims on TV. So that’s my goal right now, going forward this next year.”