History of Dylan Mulvaney in Timeline
Dylan Mulvaney is a transgender social media personality who rose to prominence on TikTok documenting her gender transition. Prior to her online presence, she was a stage actor. She interviewed President Biden about transgender rights at the White House. A promotional partnership with Bud Light led to a conservative-led boycott of the brand.
December 29, 1996: Dylan Mulvaney Born
On December 29, 1996, Dylan Mulvaney was born. She is an American social media personality.
2019: Graduation from University of Cincinnati
In 2019, Dylan Mulvaney graduated from the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theater, marking the completion of her formal education.
2020: Begins Posting Videos to TikTok
In 2020, around the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dylan Mulvaney began posting videos to TikTok, initially garnering a few hundred thousand views.
March 2022: Coming Out and "Days of Girlhood" Series Launch
In March 2022, Dylan Mulvaney came out as a trans woman and started documenting her gender transition in a daily TikTok series titled "Days of Girlhood", which rapidly gained popularity.
October 2022: Ulta Beauty Podcast Appearance and Boycott
In October 2022, Dylan Mulvaney appeared in a podcast for Ulta Beauty, which led to transphobic comments and a #BoycottUlta hashtag trending on Twitter, creating significant controversy.
October 2022: Meeting with President Joe Biden
In October 2022, Dylan Mulvaney met with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss transgender rights, during which Biden criticized legislation restricting gender-affirming care.
December 2022: Facial Feminization Surgery
In December 2022, Dylan Mulvaney confirmed on Instagram that she had undergone facial feminization surgery, marking a significant step in her transition journey.
2022: Documenting Gender Transition on TikTok
In 2022, Dylan Mulvaney began documenting her gender transition in a daily video series published on TikTok, gaining significant attention.
February 5, 2023: Red Carpet Debut at the Grammy Awards
On February 5, 2023, Dylan Mulvaney made her red carpet debut at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, marking a high-profile public appearance.
March 13, 2023: Anniversary Livestream and Drew Barrymore Appearance
On March 13, 2023, Dylan Mulvaney hosted a livestreamed variety show and appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, sparking controversy and online hate directed at Barrymore.
April 1, 2023: Bud Light Promotion and Boycott
On April 1, 2023, Dylan Mulvaney's promotion of Bud Light on Instagram led to significant backlash and boycott calls from conservatives, impacting the brand and generating widespread media coverage.
April 2023: Nike and Maybelline Promotions and Boycott Calls
In April 2023, Dylan Mulvaney's promotion of a Nike sports bra and Maybelline products led to backlash and calls for boycotts against both companies, further fueling controversy.
August 2023: Streamy Award Win
In August 2023, Dylan Mulvaney won her first Streamy Award for breakout creator, recognizing her success and impact on social media.
October 2023: Attitude Woman of the Year Award
In October 2023, Dylan Mulvaney received the Woman of the Year award from Attitude magazine, honoring her contributions to the LGBTQ community.
November 2023: Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list
In November 2023, Dylan Mulvaney was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, highlighting her achievements and influence.
December 2023: Release of "Blue Christmas" Cover
In December 2023, Dylan Mulvaney released a cover and music video for the song "Blue Christmas", featuring Kristofer Thomas.
2023: Bud Light Instagram Promotion and Subsequent Boycott
In 2023, after Bud Light sent Dylan Mulvaney a beer can for an Instagram promotion, American conservatives initiated a boycott of the brand, sparking significant controversy.
March 11, 2024: Release of Debut Single, "Days of Girlhood"
On March 11, 2024, Dylan Mulvaney released her debut single "Days of Girlhood", which quickly topped the Genius lyrics chart.
March 13, 2024: Release of "Days of Girlhood" Music Video
On March 13, 2024, Dylan Mulvaney released the official music video for "Days of Girlhood", featuring transgender influencers.
May 2024: Announcement of "FAGHAG" Musical at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
In May 2024, Dylan Mulvaney announced that she would debut a new solo musical act entitled "FAGHAG" at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, satirizing aspects of her life.
September 25, 2024: Announcement of First Book, 'Paper Doll'
On September 25, 2024, Dylan Mulvaney announced her first book "Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer", set to be released in 2025.
2024: Release of Debut Single "Days of Girlhood"
In 2024, Dylan Mulvaney released her debut single "Days of Girlhood" through DistroKid, marking a new milestone in her career.
March 11, 2025: Release of 'Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer'
Dylan Mulvaney's memoir, 'Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer' is set to be released on March 11, 2025. The book documents Mulvaney's life before and after her transition via journal entries and discusses "things that [she] couldn't talk about online".
