Dylan Mulvaney, a prominent trans actress and social media personality, has taken a humorous approach in addressing an unexpected twist in the conspiracy theories surrounding her identity. On TikTok, where Mulvaney has a massive following, she responded to a new wave of so-called “reverse transvestigators” who now claim that she was actually born a cisgender woman.
These bizarre assertions have emerged despite years of conspiracy theorists arguing the opposite. The term “transvestigating,” a blend of “trans” and “investigating,” refers to an ongoing conspiracy theory that accuses individuals, particularly women, of being secretly transgender. However, in Mulvaney’s case, these theorists have spun a new narrative—claiming she must have been born female, forcibly transitioned to male during childhood, and later transitioned back to female in adulthood.
In her TikTok video, Mulvaney quipped about the outlandish claims, particularly the suggestion that she has “soft female clavicles” and a “female neck,” with the investigators even comparing her to a dolphin. Mulvaney, always one to find humor in absurdity, laughed off the idea, saying, “I sound like a dolphin.”
She continued by playfully suggesting that these conspiracy theorists might need a reality check, joking that she’s delighted to be “welcomed back” into the cisgender community. Her lighthearted response was met with praise from her followers, many of whom applauded her for turning a strange situation into something humorous.
Mulvaney’s journey, which she has shared publicly, includes her recent reflections on her complex relationship with Catholicism in her one-woman show “Faghag,” currently being performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Despite the challenges she faces, Mulvaney continues to embrace her identity with resilience and wit, using her platform to inspire and entertain.
This incident, while surreal, highlights the ongoing scrutiny and absurdity that trans individuals often face in the public eye. Mulvaney’s reaction serves as a reminder of the importance of humor and strength in the face of such challenges.
