Caitlyn Jenner

Caitlyn Jenner, competing then as Bruce Jenner, won the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Jenner set a world record of 8,616 points and became a national hero. This victory established Jenner as one of the most famous athletes in the world and led to a career in media and endorsements.

On January 5, 1991, Caitlyn Jenner married Kris Kardashian, forming a blended family that included Kris's four children from her previous marriage to Robert Kardashian. This marriage brought Caitlyn a new level of public interest, particularly due to Kris's growing fame and the subsequent fame of their children.

Caitlyn Jenner, known at the time as Bruce, became a regular household name when 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' premiered on E! in 2007. The show offered a glimpse into the lives of the entire Kardashian/Jenner family and became one of the longest-running reality TV series, significantly raising Caitlyn's public profile.

Caitlyn Jenner publicly came out as transgender during a highly publicized interview with Diane Sawyer on April 24, 2015. This interview marked a significant moment in American culture regarding transgender issues. Jenner discussed the years of struggling with gender identity and revealed her new identity as Caitlyn.

Caitlyn Jenner made her first public appearance as a woman in June 2015, on the cover of Vanity Fair. The article, titled 'Call me Caitlyn,' was pivotal in her coming out journey and widely celebrated for raising awareness on transgender issues. The photo shoot was conducted by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz.

At the 2015 ESPY Awards, Caitlyn Jenner was honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. Her acceptance speech emphasized the importance of transgender awareness and advocacy, resonating deeply with many and highlighting Jenner's role in bringing transgender issues to the mainstream conversation.

Caitlyn Jenner released her memoir, 'The Secrets of My Life,' shedding light on her journey of coming to terms with her gender identity. In the book, Jenner candidly shares details about her experiences before and after her transition, and the complexities of life in the public eye as part of the Kardashian-Jenner family.

Caitlyn Jenner participated in the British reality TV show 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' in 2019. Her participation brought attention to the show and gave viewers a chance to see a different, more personal side of Jenner as she took on survival-style challenges in the Australian jungle.

Caitlyn Jenner announced her candidacy for governor of California in the 2021 recall election against then-Governor Gavin Newsom. The announcement marked a significant moment as Jenner became one of the most high-profile transgender individuals to run for major political office in the United States.

After initially announcing her candidacy in April, Caitlyn Jenner officially ended her campaign for California governor on August 12, 2021, following the recall election which retained Governor Gavin Newsom. Jenner's campaign attracted international media attention due to her celebrity status and transgender identity.