Dylan Mulvaney, an American activist, actress, and content creator, has courageously documented her gender transition through daily videos since early 2022. In October 2022, Mulvaney engaged in a conversation with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, focusing on transgender rights.
As Mulvaney's social media presence soared, she garnered endorsements from well-known brands. However, her visibility also attracted harassment from right-wing individuals who targeted her, ridiculed her transition, and confronted those supporting or sponsoring her.
In 2023, Mulvaney shared a brief clip from her collaboration with the beer brand Bud Light on social media. This post triggered negative responses from conservative social media figures, politicians, and celebrities, many of whom used transphobic language to criticize Bud Light for engaging in what they perceived as "woke" advertising during a politically charged climate. Mulvaney found herself at the center of controversy, with critics calling for a boycott of Bud Light. Conservative fans of the beer brand, including celebrities and public figures, responded with escalating outrage in the ensuing months. The situation gained widespread attention from news outlets and sparked intense debate.
Mulvaney is participating at this years Oslo Pride Business Forum to tell her side of the story.