Transvestigation

Transvestigation (a portmanteau of transgender and investigation) is a conspiracy theory that asserts that many celebrities and other prominent individuals are transgender (or, conversely, that some openly transgender celebrities are cisgender). Proponents claim to be able to determine the assigned sex of individuals, primarily through photographic and video evidence. The methodology used by "transvestigators" adhering to this theory is subject to pareidolia and often suffers from confirmation bias.

Prominent celebrities claimed to be transgender include Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, Margot Robbie, Michelle Obama, Jacinda Ardern, Jennifer Lopez, and the Kardashians. Prominent athletes claimed to be trans include Serena Williams and Katie Ledecky. Brigitte Macron, the spouse of the president of France, won a lawsuit against allegations that she previously identified as a man.

In the aftermath of the boxing controversy at the 2024 Olympic Games, the term gained renewed attention in light of accusations against Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting.

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