History of Gigi Gorgeous in Timeline

Gigi Gorgeous Getty, known professionally as Gigi Gorgeous, is a Canadian internet personality, model, and actress. She gained recognition through her YouTube channel, where she documented her transition journey and shared beauty and fashion content. Gigi has since become a prominent LGBTQ+ advocate and has appeared in various films and television shows, establishing herself as a multi-faceted entertainer and public figure.

2008: YouTube Career Begins

Gigi Gorgeous began her journey to fame by uploading video blogs onto YouTube in 2008.

2008: Makeup Tutorial Channel Launch

While in the eleventh grade in 2008, Gigi Gorgeous started a YouTube channel focused on makeup tutorials, inspired by Michelle Phan's videos.

January 18, 2011: Announcement of "The Avenue"

Gigi Gorgeous announced her YouTube-based reality series, "The Avenue," on January 18, 2011.

2011: Reality Show "The Avenue"

From 2011 to 2013, Gigi Gorgeous starred in and created a reality program called "The Avenue."

February 3, 2012: Loss of Mother, Judith

February 3, 2012, marked a sorrowful day as Gigi Gorgeous' mother, Judith, passed away due to leukemia at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

April 14, 2013: Conclusion of "The Avenue"

April 14, 2013 marked the airing of the final episode of Gigi Gorgeous' reality series, "The Avenue."

December 2013: Coming Out as a Transgender Woman

Gigi Gorgeous made the significant decision to publicly come out as a transgender woman in December 2013.

2013: Coming Out as Transgender

In a significant life event in 2013, Gigi Gorgeous publicly came out as a transgender woman.

March 8, 2014: Legal Name Change

Gigi Gorgeous formally changed her name to Gigi Loren Lazzarato on March 8, 2014.

October 2014: Relationship with Cory Binney Begins

Gigi Gorgeous began dating Cory Binney, the half-brother of drag queen Alaska Thunderfuck, in October 2014.

2014: Gender Transition Documentation

Gigi Gorgeous used her platform to document her gender transition journey in 2014, garnering significant attention and sparking conversations.

2014: LogoTV Trailblazing Social Creator Award

In recognition of her advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth, Gigi Gorgeous received the LogoTV Trailblazing Social Creator Award in 2014.

2014: Previous Detention of Transgender Individuals in Dubai

The detention of transgender individuals in Dubai wasn't unprecedented, as two Brazilian transgender women faced a similar situation in 2014.

June 2015: Breakup with Cory Binney

Gigi Gorgeous and Cory Binney's relationship faced a hurdle in May or June 2015 when they decided to part ways.

June 2015: Collaboration with Miley Cyrus for Marie Claire's "#InstaPride" Campaign

Gigi Gorgeous teamed up with Miley Cyrus in June 2015 for Marie Claire's "#InstaPride" campaign, supporting the Happy Hippie Foundation.

July 9, 2015: "Better Than Sex" Cosmetic Commercial

Gigi Gorgeous starred in the cosmetic commercial film "Better Than Sex" for 'Too Faced Cosmetics', which premiered on July 9, 2015.

July 2015: Reconciliation with Cory Binney

Gigi Gorgeous and Cory Binney rekindled their romance in July 2015.

September 2015: Gigi Gorgeous Credits Inspirations for Transition in People Magazine

In September 2015, Gigi Gorgeous revealed in an interview with People Magazine that transgender model and performer Amanda Lepore, as well as the passing of her mother, served as catalysts for her transition.

November 2015: Final Breakup with Cory Binney

Despite reconciling earlier, Gigi Gorgeous and Cory Binney permanently ended their relationship in November 2015.

2015: Reprising Role in "I Hate Myselfie 2"

Gigi Gorgeous continued her acting journey in 2015 by reprising her role as Amber in the sequel to "I Hate Myselfie."

2015: Marco Marco Fashion Shows

Gigi Gorgeous graced the runway in both 2014 and 2015, modeling for designer Marco Marco in his fashion shows.

2015: Acting Debut in "I Hate Myselfie"

In 2015, Gigi Gorgeous made her acting debut in the short film "I Hate Myselfie," directed by fellow YouTuber Shane Dawson.

August 9, 2016: Detention in Dubai

On August 9, 2016, Gigi Gorgeous was detained at Dubai International Airport for "imitation of women by men," as her gender identity was not recognized by the UAE government.

September 14, 2016: Coming Out as a Lesbian

Gigi Gorgeous embraced another aspect of her identity when she came out as a lesbian on September 14, 2016, through a YouTube video.

2016: Deportation from Dubai

Gigi Gorgeous faced a controversial deportation from Dubai in 2016 due to her transgender identity, sparking widespread media coverage and discussions about LGBTQ+ rights.

January 2017: Sundance Premiere of "This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous"

The documentary "This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2017.

June 2017: Time Magazine's 25 Most Influential People on the Internet

Gigi Gorgeous earned a spot on Time magazine's list of the 25 most influential people on the internet in June 2017.

2017: Documentary Release: "This is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous"

The documentary "This is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous," directed by Barbara Kopple, premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2017, offering an intimate look at Gigi's gender transition journey.

March 2018: Engagement to Nats Getty

Nats Getty proposed to Gigi Gorgeous in a romantic setting at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in France in March 2018.

July 12, 2019: Marriage to Nats Getty

Gigi Gorgeous and Nats Getty celebrated their union with a private wedding ceremony at Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, California, on July 12, 2019.

October 2019: Announcement of Makeup Collection with Ipsy

Expanding her presence in the beauty world, Gigi Gorgeous announced her makeup collection in collaboration with Ipsy in October 2019.

November 2019: Launch of Makeup Collection with Ipsy

Gigi Gorgeous' makeup collection with Ipsy became available to the public in November 2019.

2019: Publication of Memoir: "He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, and Mistakes From My Transgender Journey"

Gigi Gorgeous shared her personal experiences and insights in 2019 by publishing her memoir, "He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, and Mistakes From My Transgender Journey."