NikkieTutorials comes out as transgender

NikkieTutorials Transgender
NikkieTutorials in her "I'm Coming Out" video. 
One of my favorite YouTubers Nikkie de Jager, who is known by NikkieTutorials recently came out as transgender. After seeing the news on Twitter regarding this yesterday, I decided to check out the video because I honestly did not believe it at first. It isn't because I am homophobic (because I am clearly not) it is because I never entertained the idea of this ever be a possibility.

Nikkie starts the video off as she normally does and at around 1:20 in the video she announces she is transgender. Then, she continues to let the world know how much better she feels letting us know who she truly is. I started to get teary eyed simply because I have been watching her for over five years on YouTube. I always thought she was incredibly talented, so this video was definitely unexpected. 

About 13:45 in the video, Nikkie mentions the darkness of why she refrained from coming out and proceeds to go on about how she was blackmailed into actually making the video. When I was writing with Examiner, I remember being contacted by someone in 2016 who claimed they had "dirt" on NikkieTutorials; however, I ignored it simply because I found it to be irrelevant. Truth be told, Nikkie is one of the most talented indie makeup artists on the platform and her coming out as trans doesn't change that fact. 

So, what do I think?

I am not transgender, so I cannot comment on what Nikkie has to go through on a daily basis because I simply do not know. And if you are not a transsexual, you really don't know either. What I do know is; however, life without happiness is like the earth without the sun. I believe Nikkie deserves to be happy and she stated relentlessly throughout the video that being a woman makes her happy. 

I believe she should be whoever she chooses to be because in the end, it makes her happy. If you can't be happy in life, you won't live the life you want and as a result, you will only suffer. Time magazine published an article in Fall of 2018 called "The Idea of a 'DNA Test' for Transgender People Is Part of a Long, Dark History" which breaks down the connection between genes that live on in the chromosomes and how they play a role in gender identity and dysphoria.

To want someone to suffer for something they cannot help is extremely ignorant, especially if what they choose is not harming you. It isn't like she is a predator and her choice is harming someone. Do I think NikkieTutorials woke up one day and said "I want to be a girl today?" Absolutely not. I believe this is a woman who was biologically born male, but has always felt like a woman. As a result, she felt angry the same way other trans people feel. And again, I don't know what they are going through so I cannot comment, but I can say that they have the right to be who they are because to want otherwise would be undermining their rights and freedom as people. 

Everyone has a choice, as everyone has a voice, and it is crucial to understand that our world is not just black and white. Looking at the world one-dimensionally will not help you understand our world nor the people who live in it either. Instead of embracing fear for those things you do not understand, learn about them. And if they aren't affecting you nor harming you, don't judge them. Let those people live because at the end of the day, they are still human beings like the rest of us.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Well said! Very true. I could not agree more. I think if she would have come out sooner, she wouldn’t be taken seriously to be honest. They would have associates her more with the label.
Paula said…
I commend her for coming out but I think had the circumstances of blackmail not surfaced, she may have never been fully open about it. I am curious what kind of impact this will have on her career. From what I hear, she makes 6 grand on most of her YouTube videos.
Miss Fame Fan said…
I am transgender and I love your blog. You are very beautiful. I appreciate this post about Nikkie. Your political views made me wonder if you were accepting of us. Thank you Sarah!
Anonymous said…
It is a big scandal because now people on youtube are trying to figure out who is the one who threatened to out her. They are speculating it was a photographer who had something to do with it because he saw "M" on her passport. Honestly, I always knew she was because she is very big. A normal woman is not that size honestly.
Katia said…
I think NikkieTutorials is gorgeous. This is a nice blog.
Joanna said…
I don't know who this lady is but it's nobody's business about her choices. It is her life and famous or not, people should be leaving her alone. Blackmailing someone is the most despicable and disgusting thing one can do.
Accepting people for who they are is a basic tenant of a respectful, inclusive society! I absolutely agree with that message!
So well said and I commend her for coming out to her audience. Thanks for sharing Nikki's story!
Bella B said…
I have never heard of nikkie before i will have to check out the profile. Thanks for sharing.
Nate said…
It takes a lot of courage to come out and speak the truth. More and more people these days no longer can hide and once the truth comes out they can live to the fullest!
Amirah Ab said…
Hey,

It's very hard to believe the person you have been watching is a transgender. I'm not been judgemental or something, I just find it hard to believe, like maybe its some kind of a prank. However, I wish her all the happiness and joy in this world.
berlin said…
they say the truth will set you free. though she isnt indebted in us re any explanation, still she prefers to be honest. i admire her for this great step.
Note Me Happy said…
It still amazes me that in this day and age people have to worry about being who they really are, embrace all I say.
Nikki is so great, I commend her for coming out to audience. Thanks for sharing her story!
Garf said…
I don't know who this person is. Thanks for sharing her story. She can now be true to herself.
Garf said…
I don't know who this person is. Thanks for sharing her story. She can now be true to herself.
Nicole said…
I watched her video as well, and I totally agree with you! I have nothing against any of the LGBTQ communities, they should all live their best lives however they feel most comfortable! Thanks for sharing her story!
To be honest, I don't think any coming out should be considered surprising in today's world. It's a natural way of life - we all should embrace this! :)
Amber said…
It's all about loving yourself and being comfortable in your own skin. Good for her!!
Tweenselmom said…
More and more people are coming out these days. I guess people have more confidence now than ever before and I hope that people will just be honest from the start.
Anonymous said…
I've always suspected that NikkieTutorials was biologically male based on her height, physique, and neckline. However, I still have tremendous respect and admiration for her regardless of her gender identity or sexuality. She has truly mastered the art of makeup - from creating unique looks to even doing an impressive Bob Ross interpretation. Not only is she incredibly talented but she also never made a point to publicly announce any information about being gay or transgender; rather, she focused on creating content related to the art of makeup. It's both inspiring and admirable.