Jazz Jennings is a YouTube personality, spokesmodel, television personality, and LGBTQ+ rights activist. She is best known for being one of the youngest publicly documented person to identify as transgender. She gained national attention in 2007 when she did an interview with Barbara Walters on 20/20. Her parents told outlets that Jennings was insistent on being female as soon as she could speak.
Jennings went on to host a series of YouTube videos called "I Am Jazz," chronicling her life as a transgender child. She went on to star in the TLC reality TV series of the same name. I Am Jazz is still airing with season seven airing on November 30. In 2013, Jennings wrote a children's book called "I Am Jazz," which chronicled her life as a transgender child.
Since coming out as transgender and becoming an inspiring activist for young children, what else has Jazz Jennings been up to? Here's what she has been doing in 2021.
9 Had Fun On TikTok
Like an gen-Zer, Jennings is on TikTok. She posts a lot of videos with her siblings and trending ones as well. While she does post fun, relatable content, she also posts important videos with her family and spreading positivity and awareness on Transgender rights. Jennings has 829,000 followers and counting.
8 Jazz Jennings Became A Bubble Moisturizer Spokeswoman
Why not become an ambassador for something you love? Jazz loves using Bubble moisturizer and became a spokeswoman for it this year. She also advertised on her Instagram that the moisturizer is now available at Walmart. It is advertised as, "For normal to oily and combination skin," and it seems to be very popular with the younger generation. You can see Jennings using it in a few videos on her social media.
7 Takes Lots Of Selfies
What else would a 21-year-old girl be doing if it wasn't taking selfies? There are many beautiful selfies of her that she posts. Some of them are to promote something, whether it's pride or transgender awareness month and others are just for fun because she feels confident in her body and who she is. The ones where the rainbow reflects on the picture are even more special. If you love yourself, why not show it off?
6 Jazz Jennings Was On The Cover Of 'Variety Magazine'
This summer, the reality show star was featured on the cover of Variety magazine. The article was about how she paved the way for other trans youths and that she doesn't have to do it alone anymore. She has a great support system in her family and in the community who are LGBTQ+ allies.
The magazine reports, "For her next chapter, Jennings may not know exactly what she wants to study or how she wants to continue carrying the torch of trans advocacy. But she does know that she is, finally, not alone. “I’m not the only one who’s trying to make a difference in the world,” she says. “I’m just one person doing what I can to make a difference."
5 Announced Season 7 Of 'I Am Jazz'
You will see the Jennings family back on your TVs very soon. The seventh season of I Am Jazz is airing on November 30 on TLC. You can also watch it online at TLC.com. The show was also known as All That Jazz. This season Jazz will be dealing with weight gain and controlling her mental health. The series first aired in 2015 and received positive reviews.
4 Jazz Jennings Struggled With Weight Gain
Jennings posted on her Instagram that she acknowledges her weight gain and is trying to make a better life for herself. She announced that she has a binge-eating disorder and gained over 100 pounds. The 21-year-old admitted she receives fat-shaming from her family. It all stemmed from mental health issues and trying to figure out where she wanted to go and do after high school. “I’m ready to change my ways; I’ve been saying I’m ready to turn over a new leaf, but I’m running out of trees now,” she wrote on Instagram.
3 Hung Out With Her Siblings
Jazz's siblings seem to always be there for her. Whether it's making a TikTok video or posting about their birthdays, playing tennis, or just making silly faces, her two twin brothers and older sister are her best friends. They advocate for trans rights and appear on the TLC show with her. They have never treated her any different and love her for who she is.
2 Advocated For Trans Youth In Sports
Since her was little, Jennings experienced not being able to play in sports because she is transgender. Now more than ever, she is advocating for trans youth to be able to play on the team they identify with, so they can not feel left out, get exercise and feel like they belong. Some states have had debates over the issue and are trying to prevent trans kids from playing at all.
1 Jazz Jennings Was Featured In The Smithsonian
As part of the "Girlhood... It's Complicated" Exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C., Jennings celebrated her 21st birthday by seeing her mermaid tail in the exhibit. The exhibit celebrates everything about being a woman, and Jennings was very happy to be a part of that.