Gigi Gorgeous Has Been Detained In Dubai Just Because She’s Transgender
By Jacob Geers
Gigi Gorgeous — known for being a transgender model and close friends with celebrity Kylie Jenner — has been trapped in a Dubai airport, unable to leave, because she is transgender.
Here Gigi expresses her excitement at traveling soon. Little did she know what a hot mess she’d be forced into…
Born Gregory Lazzarato, Gigi has had all her formal documents changed to reflect her chosen name and gender. Despite this, Dubai claims that her passport does not accurately describe her and has confiscated it. They will not let her into the city, or return her passport at this time.
All over the internet, fans have issued cries of support for Gigi.
imagine being held in a country & not able to go home, because you're being yourself?? I truly hope Gigi Gorgeous is okay 😔
— Narbeh (@NarbehKardash) August 10, 2016
Gigi Gorgeous is detained in Dubai for being transgendered. It's 2016 and ignorance is bigger than ever. #FreeGigi
— Gaga Updates (@NYCLadyGaga) August 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/LeKidRaps/status/763197417290362880
Others have pushed back, saying that the current outcry is a bit of an overreaction:
https://twitter.com/MuhammadSlays/status/763225579487367168