So the greatest joy is just being able to feel present, literally, just to be present. It’s indescribable, because I’m just like, there I am. I know I look different to others, but to me I’m just starting to look like myself. What have I learned from transitioning? I can’t overstate the biggest joy, which is really seeing yourself. Here, in his own words, he talks about his childhood, his career, his transition, and his life, though not necessarily in that order. That’s made him the target of indescribable hate but has also brought him unimaginable joy. In December 2020, after disclosing that he is transgender, the Oscar-nominated actor and star of Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy (Season Three out June 22) became the most famous trans man on the planet.
