Kim Petras: "Being Transgender and going to school was tough!" | GLAMOUR UK
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- Kim Petras was labelled the 'world's youngest transgender individual' at 16 years old. 10 years later Kim Petras is a popstar breaking boundaries with 150 million streams with such hits as 'Heart to Break' and 'Faded.’ Here Kim talks to GLAMOUR's @joshsmithhosts about the struggles she's had to overcome as a transgender artist. In the latest edition of GLAMOUR Unfiltered the pop star opens up about her school bullies, why she refused to listen to music bosses from major record labels and reveals what gender means to her today, "it doesn't mean anything... what matters is, are you a good person?" Kim Petras also powerfully shares her advice for those watching who is being bullied right now. Are you inspired by Kim's story, let us know in the comments below...
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Literally didn’t know she was trans until now
Oof
Really? She's been well known for like a decade 💕
Miss_USS_Liberty ?????? What do you mean? Most women wear makeup. Nothing new. She is a celebrity (reason for more dramatic makeup. And she is from Western culture).
André Barreto same here
@Miss_USS_Liberty Your comment sounds subtly transphobic. Trans people aren't allowed to be Entertainers??? Trans representation is important. Cis people make up virtually 100% of all entertainers.
"all what they would talk is about my gender" and Glamour is no exception.
I think she wouldn't have agreed to do it
dhuaaarrr memekk
EXACTLY
Well, this is completely on her own terms, so whatever.
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No offence can they just ask about her music? Like her new album clarity is perfection and I want to hear about her creation processes and her tour plans etc. I love her for her music, not her gender!
Maybe she enjoys using her platform to raise awareness on transgender issues as well?
It’s never just about music.
Image is of primary importance.
(Compare how many attractive young women you see in the top 50 compared to the number of wrinkled grandmas - does being a hot blonde give you a better voice?
Is she were a chubby, balding man you never would have heard of her or her songs.)
@@MM-cp4iu Raising awareness??
I thought it was more shoving it down everyone's throat.
That's NOT raising awareness...that's just being annoying!
@@Skiptondesigns and yet you chose to click on a video where the title lets you know Kim is going to talk about her experience being transgender. Clearly, she's had some difficult times because of the harsh treatment she experienced because people didn't accept her gender identity. Many young transgender people are harshly bullied and/or abused by peers. The very fact that somehow you're upset by her talking about her experience is exactly why this counts as raising awareness.
@@americanidiot812 love you and your response!!!
i can’t believe she’s 27 i tought she was like 18-19
0: i mislead her and slayyyter so i always thought she was 23
RIGHT, LIKE SHES A FULL GROWN WOMAN🤯
@@sonyk2542 full grown man.
@@Adam-hq2ls you can call it what you want . I will call him a man. Fair enough.
@@dplalowski Right to your own opinion, Seems like a full-grown woman to me.
she's STUNNING
but being transgender doesn't define her, she's a musician, talk about her talent🙂
bran it.was.one.interview.
It might not define her but she is helping trans teens by speaking about it. Mind your own business and if you don't like it than don't watch
Lol they do, her talent is evident. Erasing her past (whether intended or not) takes away from her impact. She inspires cis people and many young trans people see her as a role model for confidence and living your truth. ❤️
I’m transgender too and I think it’s not that it should define her but shows her strength and doings for a normal person would do but better than normal!
THE POINT OF THE INTERVIEW WAS TO TALK ABOUT HER TRANS STRUGGLES NOT HER MUSIC
Next time, can we talk about her music ? Thanks.
She went on the interview to talk about her struggles not her music
@@meera9431 And she has done this interview for the past 10 years.
@Lauren I agree with you, but she's been doing that since she was 16. It must be redundant doing these interview. She is quite talented and I feel like the main focus should be her music while empowering the LGBTQ+ community. Not the other way around.
Oh so we can’t learn about the artist. K
How is a transgender artist sharing their struggles on being transgender a bad thing?? This could help a lot of people. Her music is just as important but her being transgender shouldn’t be something that shouldn’t be mentioned
Everyone's surprised about her being trans, but I'm surprised that she has an accent
That´s due to the fact she´s german. (So am I. I´m following her story ever since she was 14) :)
she has an accent but honestly it’s not that strong compared to most german people
Her accent is actually really solid, especially compared to her younger interviews. 95% of the time she sounds American, with just a hint of the German here or there.
How does she sound so much like a woman though? I don't understand. Most Men to Women trans have a deep male voice. But she literally sounds like a girl? I don't understand, what type of trans is she?
@@KiLLJOY1056 I know there're hormones they can take, but also I think there's voice training to make their voice more natural
I had no idea she was transgender. She is definitely an inspiration to those that are trying to be themselves without caring what people think as long as you're a good person.
She went through female puberty because she started transitioning at a young age, which is way she may be more "feminine" than some other transwomen. But at the end of the day ALL trans women are women
@@jbshaver829 All trans women are trans women, that's it.
@@MalphasMikaelson i’ll take it ig😭
@@MalphasMikaelson Still woman lol, you added trans as if she isn’t a woman when you literally…said woman
@@MalphasMikaelson yes, they are women? whats your point
"Being educated about it is such an easy thing."
(KIM PETRAS - 2019)
Edit: I'm so glad everyone thinks this way!
I think in theory its an easy thing, but I know too many people who make it not. For example my dad thinks they shouldn't teach about LGBT because it normalizes it and somehow makes more people LGBT who otherwise would have never considered it. So while I can convince him to not directly hate/discriminate against LGBT people, theres still plenty of people who fight against that sort of thing
@@saigesmart4167 that's like saying teaching Black history will inspire more people to be black 🙄 you either are or you aren't, it's not something you can become
@@alioh7615 yeah I'm totally with you on that but try reasoning with my ultra religious dad lol
@@saigesmart4167 thank you for trying to convince your dad to not discriminate other people :)
She’s been one of my favorites and I didn’t even know she was trans till now
:)
Ky G me too! She’s one of my favorite artists lately and i had no idea she was even trans
Same lol
Same for me! Which is kind of exciting, like it shouldn't be a big deal. It should be about her art you know? As she said, gender shouldn't matter.
I didn’t know until I randomly saw an ig add mention it
Ky G same
She is an absolute pop music QUEEN
my queen!! saved my lil transgender heart
AJ Clementine yayy AJ!!! 💖💖💖💖 queen
living legend in the comments here
❤️
QUEENS!😍
OMG AJJJJJJ
I’ve been listening to Kim Petras for a few years now and I had no idea she was trans! Love this interview, she’s such an icon and I think it’s great that she’s able to inspire like-minded people to do the same.
Kim is a true artist. All her music is so dope. I have so much respect for her. Woo ah! 💕
For everyone saying "I wish they would talk about her artistry instead of her being trans", she has other interviews. This one is about her trans identity. Maybe you should start questioning why you're uncomfortable with the discussion of being transgender in the first place.
Well most of the people who comment are usually in the community
I didn’t even know she was trans. Her music is bomb 💣
Wow had no idea she was transgender, and i listened to her stuff
betta keep listening
Nic Chris me either!!
Nic Chris same
Yup, I did not know too, but u know what? I appreciate her more 🧡🎶
And i'm listening* do u mean?
she looks like if sophia carson from descendants and sophie turner from game of thrones had a baby
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@@BeamTeam517 you’re just a sad individual aren’t you? She is a she and that’s blatantly obvious.
This interviewer is so cringey. He speaks in Instagram cliches.
Yeah.. as soon as he opened his mouth i wanted to punch it shut
He's an Instagram Cliché
so proud of this girl!! 😭💕 she’s amazing.
Long live SOPHIE
@Budda Bless you are booboo the fool
Wild Bill *boy *he’s
@@mihataveura8190 naw
@@mihataveura8190 it's not 1930 anymore
She looks like she's about to cry for the whole interview! If she wants to talk about being trans then she'll talk about it. If not then don't grill her about personal and sensitive questions for the entire interview!
Because she's reliving the bullying trauma not because of the interviewers questions. Thus interview is very positive for her because she comes across as a real person with strong emotions and also she's a very bright woman .
@@MzRedDear that maybe be one thing but people bringing ur gender or sexuality up makes u unconformable
He its he
@@BeamTeam517 shut up transphobe!
This is why I love her, she could absolutely use her trans identity to boost her career but she’s a true artist and would rather be known for her art first and foremost ❤️
She is incredible! Seriously talented!
She deserves more recognition for her music voice and lyrics ❤️🤩
why does she look so much like poppy tho
Thankfully she's more talented (and less annoying) than Poppy
YASSSSS OMG
Why does Poppy look like her? is the question. Didnt she copied from others enough already?
She also looks a little bit like Emily Browning
Anyone else getting Rosanna pansino?
It is such shame that when someone is transgender like Kim, that is all that people care and want to talk about.
I want to be a musician and am a hermaphadite. This is my biggest fear.
I don't think that it's the ONLY thing but VISIBILITY is important. It may seem repetitive of people to ask her about it but that's because there are so few examples of visibly trans folks in the culture.
Ask her about her music, we get it she's trans and she knows she is too but that's not all she is. She's an artist ask about her art.
She has such a big heart. Wanting to do for people what other pop stars did for her.. that's beautiful.
I love it that every now and then, her German accent shimmers through. If she didn't say she was trans, I would never have guessed. She is a beautiful woman and an amazing artist ♥
As strange as it is, I appreciate how her body transition is so natural. Sometimes when you see the trans influencers, they have such massive enhancements that it kind of puts an unhealthy standard of how "beautiful" you should be when you transition. Kim looks beautiful and doesn't have overly done enhancements, not that there is anything wrong with that, but when you see it so often it could create a poor standard for other trans people to force their budget and body.
I think she hasn't gotten any enhancements because she went through "female" puberty.
she speaks English very well its sounds like she speaks most of her life
she's helping me right now with her music as i'm trans . so proud of her
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@@BeamTeam517 not him its her
OMG I had no idea that she was transgender. I love the fact that she doesn't use that as a gimmick.
agreed!! I love that I had no clue! She is amazing!
No but she uses it to gain attention. Did you not read the title of the video??????
@@eminemisdogshit4626 they* used that to gain attention. She doesn't need attention darling, she is famous
@@bernardocomassetto Never heard of it
The journalist is telling that they need to stop with titles like "world's youngest trans blah blah blah" but titleing his video with "being transgender ..." in it. She's way more than her gender ! Focus on her work, her art, her kidness instead !
It's actually cringey how he kept bringing it up. She's a musician. She doesn't use her gender as a gimmick!! She just makes banging songs! X
Amelia Evans yea I totally agree with you ...
I just found out about Kim a few months ago and NEVER knew she was trans till she brought it up and i was so shocked.
Kim Petras and That Poppy are the living embodiment of *DOLL*
Yeah I love poppy
she looked like she was going to cry at the beginning :( these questions are defo hard but i'm happy that she's happier with herself but i'm also really happy with the rise of transgender artists especially musicians! proud of her xx
Sometime people are just bored” that’s on period boo
She is so beautiful and well spoken, she doesn’t let only gender define her and I’m happy for her and her success
As a trans woman, the comments are annoying me, to be honest.
I know most of the comments have good intentions behind them, but they're not helping the way people think they are.
That being said, an amazing interview from Kim! It's inspiring that she's willing to talk about her experiences so openly.
Comments seem nice and supportive
People listen to her song Icy - it's amazing
i had no idea kim petras was trans and yet i've known her stuff for a while now through kira's remixes and i am subtly shook
Thats happend when parents love their kids: they help them EARLY with transition - than they can live an absolutely normal life! I wish, my parents had helped me with that too in my childhood :( Kim is amazing...
The problem is that kids don’t have the ability to take heavy decisions like this.
As a parent I would first think about “what if my child changes his mind later ? It will be too late to go back”.
@@MrLolodu82 well you can at help them by making sure they're professionally diagnosed with gender disphoria (don't know if I spelled it right) then you can help them living a normal life as a happy trans person! ^^
2:17 YESSS AND YESSS. STOP MAKING THE GENDER THING A MESSED UP WORD
I'm a 27 year old man and I just love this bishhh!
9600GTMAN what?
She is very inspiring. I'm so proud of her for achieving everything and more.
Omg I was literally so surprised that she's trans. From oner person in the LGBTQ+ community to another I'm really proud of her for making history as the first trans woman to get a No.1 song.
I had zero idea that she was trans until today. Way after I heard of her and liked her music. This dude is basically only asking her trans questions. I want to know if she styles herself, what's her fave place to perform, things like that.
She's so sick of being asked about being transgendered!
Is it me or does she look like she's gonna cry at the start? 😱
Its because they did str8 eyebrows on her
Kim became one of my new fav artists about Six months ago!! BOP AFTER BOP! Your talent is amazing and hats off to you for being authentic and true to yourself! ❤️
I’d be willing to bet, some of those bullies were in love with Kim but didn’t want to be shunned by the homophobic/transphobic others for liking “boys”
I discovered Kim Petras through a mention on another trans TH-camr's vlog. I instantly emailed my mother and said, "Omg! Look! It's the first famous trans pop star!" Which, as someone whose trans, was monumental to me. I really thought that it did a lot of good for ppl like me....And then on the flip side, she's such as strong songwriter. She's one of those artists that creeps up on you, and then before you know it, her hooks are implanted in your brain lol!
So, to me, she paves a path of acceptance for trans ppl by just being herself, just being a pop music artist. On top off that, she's also a brilliant song writer.
So this entire interview was about her being trans WTF
@Lola Osman Nope dear. No ones "pushing" anything down peoples throats. Its people like YOU who purposely click on these channels and go go on transgendered individuals social media only to be little and make fun of them. If it bothers you soooo much why even seek it out? Thats just sick and twisted.
Stop searching these types of topics out and then maybe you wouldn't feel like as if being forced on you. Its as simple as that. smdh
But it’s a bit weird how the interviewer suggests that the ITV interview made it just about gender, but this interview and even the title does exactly the same. So actually nothing has really changed in the last 10 years
2:38 basically she’s hinting “I’d rather not talk about being trans yet again”
I'm going to give her a big hug when I'll meet her 🥹👐🏻🤧💕 she truly deserves it 🥺
I remember her song 'Boomerang' was when I first felt "she has potential, I really can't wait to see how she develops", that song was definitely rough, but there was something there and now she's here and I'm ecstatic.
Im so glad her story worked out wonderfully. She deserves it
I would love to interview Kim Petras but I would focus on what it's like coming from Germany and breaking international markets or where she draws inspiration from etc.etc.
The trans thing is all people want to talk about but like.. she is a pop star! I want to know stories about her as a kid singing Brittney songs in front of family members or something
I love her sound and her music so much. It's 100% shamelessly pop, it's modern, it's fun
What an inspiration to hear her overcome all frontiers, physical, cultural, ideological, etc.
I love the fact the Kim continually says she doesn't care about her gender and she doesn't want to talk about, he just keeps asking about her gender 😕
She feels uncomfortable and she looks like she just wants to leave. This looks painful
The guy is creepy af
I just wish he cut out all the gender questions
It's always a struggle for trans people in the entertainment industry. They either want you to be a spokesperson for the trans community or go stealth & hide it! I think Kim is doing great, more power to her. 💟
Kim Petras is so mature for her age, she is finally an authentic person in public without fake drama. A person who is honest and loving who found their way very early on. I'll call that a role model. Transgender is not a trend that can be abandoned. It is a decision for life that should help people to live in a way that is good for them and their soul. Stay like you until Kim Petras you deserve this success. :-*
She’s over 25…ofc she’s mature lol
A wonderful example to the trans community, she wants to be known for her music rather than being Trans. Love her
He's wasted a whole interview talking about all the usual blahhh. Ask her about song writing . Playing synths . Voice m why is it forever about being this or that . She's hunting politely Move On! !!
Hunting? Ew
This is irrelevant but
she sounds and looks a bit like jennifer lawrence I think.
She sounds like Shailene Woodley.
And Helen Skelton (smile) and a bit Amber Heard
@Lola Osman Yes alot of trans people exist in this world. Im sorry that you aren't the only kind of person that gets to walk the earth. And youre a sad , hateful and miserable individual, so what is your point exactly?
“Nailing the charts” what charts? I’ve never seen her on a chart...
Love love what she says. Gender doesn't matter, if ur nice a good person that matter. She just knew she was a female. But beside that she isn't letting her gender define her lufe and be her end all. I LOVE HER SOOOO MUCH!
Never would have known she was trans
her voice is so soothing 🥺💖
I really love her voice! Her beauty and all!
0:24 “150 million streams across all streaming sites!” she’s at 320M now on youtube and spotify alone just 5 months later !!!!! she’s growing 😌
I'm a trans woman....came out 1/1/19 at 45! Fear messed so much of my life up, eventually....😇
COME TO JAPAN!! LOVE YOUUUUU X
She’s amazing! Will always love her!!
I literally would not have known. she doesn't even sound different, pretty incredible tbh
Kim is a huge inspiration, love her and her music so much
Dafq I've been Listening to her for years and just stumbled on this video, didn't know she was trans. Glad she's happy with her gender identity now ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kim you are an inspiration
To many people in the world
And I love you are who you are and are very comfortable in your skin period .
i love her and her music but honestly, i didnt know she is a transwoman, im loving her even more now..
Her music does something to me.
I can’t explain why but I just LOVE her music.
So feel good and light it takes me to a happy place. 💕
Same. She’s so great.
Kim Petras: Talking how she grew and matured after hard times and focusing on how she doesn't want her on anyone to be known for their gender and how people should normalize gender/sexual orientation, in the most chill way.
Glamour: Being trangender and going to school was though!
She may be trans but she’s still a woman and a gorgeously talented and humble one at that. I met her and we follow each other on IG. She’s literally such a positive example for our community and I just adore her. Keep smashing goals kimmy xoxo
This is easily one of the best interviews I've ever watched. This type of open, honest, real, and fearless conversation is something I have been waiting my whole life to see happen so effortlessly. I know others must feel me on this.
I love her, her music, her voice ❤️❤️
It must be hard pretending to be something you’re not
she’s just happy so she’s not pretending
I'm a trans woman and she is so beautiful 😩👌❤️ literally an icon
I just now found out she is trans. I don't care either way, but I seriously had no clue. I have such a crush on her!
This is the first time I heard about her begin trans!!! For real
OKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!! She's trans and we love her for her awesome queen self but can I hear her talk about her music, her inspirations, her future projects, LITERALLY anything else? No? Cool T_T
I never knew Kim was trans!!! So much more respect!
Love hearing her talk about this. She is definitely known for her music, it was nice for her to take a moment to talk about being transgender.
i want an interview about turn off the light volume 2
exactly i want music videos but ill settle for an interview tommy
The boo crew just did a podcast with her about it!!!
Another fun fact: She is German
Unsere Trans-Ikone
I still remember seeing her live at Troye Sivan's concert in 2018 and I had no clue that she was trans, and when I found out I was so shocked and so was my mom who came to the show with me. I think gender shouldn't be a thing anymore tbh 😂
Yes Kim u got this, we love you always ❤️💕
Thee most unclockable trans person I’ve ever seen
Amongst the most
I want her hair color so bad