
A couple of weeks ago, Kelly Osbourne did an interview where she talked about her ex-fiance cheating on her with a transexual, saying that it was one of the most humiliating moments in her life. She said:
“Having to tell them (my parents) my fiancé had cheated on me with a tranny who sold his/her story to the press (was the most uncomfortable moment). It was so humiliating.”
“Everyone kept telling me that Luke was cheating on me, but I never believed them. It’s hard enough to get your head around someone cheating on you, but when someone is a chick with a d**k? Up until then, I’d always thought that the worst way to get cheated on would be with an ugly girl. Don’t you think?”
Well, apparently many in the LGBT community didn’t like the way Kelly described her feelings, because after there was a backlash, she wrote in a open letter to GLAAD apologizing for her statements.
“As a lifelong LGBT ally and friend, I feel it is my duty to not only apologize for my wrong but to also correct it.”
“The word “tr*nny” is a derogatory and hurtful word. I was completely ignorant to this and soon came to realize most of my peers and LGBT friends are too. This is a word I will no longer use or allow.”
“Transgender people are some of the bravest people on Earth and among the LGBT community. I cannot imagine the courage it takes to live your life openly and honestly, reflecting who you truly are, or the hurt that comes from having to hide who you are because others may not support and accept you.
“My sincerest apologies to any ally or member of the LGBT community whom I have hurt or offended.”
Marti Abernathey, the editor of Transadvocate, initially was appalled by Kelly’s remarks but has accepted her apology.
“With this post Kelly has proven she is a responsible ally to the transgender community. She made a mistake that was borne of ignorance, not malice.”
“She’s turned a mistake into a teachable moment. That is what an ally does. Thank you Kelly!
Okay, I’m not trying to be funny…but now “tranny” is an offensive word?
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Posted Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 12:12pm
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