Caitlyn Jenner took New York by storm during a recent visit—in the company of gorgeous transgender actress Candis Cayne.
10 Things About Caitlyn Jenner's Hot New Love (She Used To Be A Man Too!)
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During Caitlin Jenner's recent visit to New York City, she was seen in the company of Candis Cayne, the gorgeous transgender actress. Candis has a handful of Hollywood film and TV roles to her credit but she's better known as a singer and entertainer on NYC's gay nightclub circuit. Insiders tell Star that she and Caitlyn felt an immediate attraction for each other after meeting — and, just like the Olympic gold medalist, Candis used to be a man!
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"After her monumental life change, Caitlyn's ready to open up her heart again," a friend of Caitlyn tells Star, "and really, how could you ask for a more perfect fit as a romantic partner than Candis?"
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EXCLUSIVE: Candis Cayne as a schoolboy in Hawaii before becoming the
Born Brendan McDanniel in Maui, Hawaii, Candis attended Henry Perrine Baldwin High School, where she was active in theater groups. After graduating in 1989, she briefly moved to Los Angles to study dance before relocating to NYC, where she performed in drag before beginning hormone treatment and, ultimately, undergoing gender reassignment surgery. "Ever since I was a child, I felt mentally more female," says Candis.
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EXCLUSIVE: Candis Cayne as a schoolboy in Hawaii before becoming the
Candis continues to reveal, "When I was 7, I used to play with my twin cousins, who were a boy and a girl, and with my twin brother [Dylan], and I used to think, 'Why wasn't I born like that?'"
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EXCLUSIVE: Candis Cayne as a schoolboy in Hawaii before becoming the
After returning home one night, she recalls, "I was unhappy, and I couldn't figure out what was wrong. I sat in front of a mirror and looked at myself, and I realized that I wanted to grow as a woman not as a man." She began her transition the very next day, starting with hormone therapy consisting of estrogen shots and pills.
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"She's basically been through the exact same struggles and confusion, so she'd be the perfect person for Caitlyn to lean on as she continues her journey of transition," an insider dishes to Star.
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During their time together in New York, "Candis dedicated the song 'I'm Every Woman' to Caitlyn from the stage," an eyewitness tells Star. "And after her performance, she and Caitlyn laughed and flirted together, with Candis rubbing her shoulder seemingly nonstop.
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"Candis is an icon in the LBGT (lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender) community, and Caitlyn has known about and admired her for years," says Caitlyn's friend. "I'm not surprised at all that she would jump at the chance for them to spend some quality time together. And I'm sure Candis feels the same way about Caitlyn."
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Caitlyn Jenner goes in New York City with a friend
Despite public speculation that Caitlyn may not be "complete," sources say she has, in fact, undergone total gender-reassignment surgery. Also, Caitlyn told Diane Sawyer during their April interview that she's not a lesbian but still attract to women — "I'm not gay; I am, as far as I know, heterosexual," she stated.
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Caitlyn Jenner enjoys a night on Broadway with trans gal pal Candis Cayne
Regardless of Caitlyn's earlier statements, her friend gushes to Star, "It's almost as if Candis would be the ideal woman for her. They would actually make quite the groundbreaking celebrity couple."
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Caitlyn Jenner enjoys a night on Broadway with trans gal pal Candis Cayne
Regardless of Caitlyn's earlier statements, her friend gushes to Star, "It's almost as if Candis would be the ideal woman for her. They would actually make quite the groundbreaking celebrity couple."
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INF - Caitlyn Jenner Heads To A Broadway Show
During Caitlin Jenner's recent visit to New York City, she was seen in the company of Candis Cayne, the gorgeous transgender actress. Candis has a handful of Hollywood film and TV roles to her credit but she's better known as a singer and entertainer on NYC's gay nightclub circuit. Insiders tell Star that she and Caitlyn felt an immediate attraction for each other after meeting — and, just like the Olympic gold medalist, Candis used to be a man!
Photo credit: papjuice/INFphoto.com
Call Me Cait E! Caitlyn Jenner
"After her monumental life change, Caitlyn's ready to open up her heart again," a friend of Caitlyn tells Star, "and really, how could you ask for a more perfect fit as a romantic partner than Candis?"
Photo credit: Courtesy of E!
EXCLUSIVE: Candis Cayne as a schoolboy in Hawaii before becoming the
Born Brendan McDanniel in Maui, Hawaii, Candis attended Henry Perrine Baldwin High School, where she was active in theater groups. After graduating in 1989, she briefly moved to Los Angles to study dance before relocating to NYC, where she performed in drag before beginning hormone treatment and, ultimately, undergoing gender reassignment surgery. "Ever since I was a child, I felt mentally more female," says Candis.
Photo credit: Star Exclusive (Credit: Splash)
EXCLUSIVE: Candis Cayne as a schoolboy in Hawaii before becoming the
Candis continues to reveal, "When I was 7, I used to play with my twin cousins, who were a boy and a girl, and with my twin brother [Dylan], and I used to think, 'Why wasn't I born like that?'"
Photo credit: Star Exclusive (Credit: Splash)
EXCLUSIVE: Candis Cayne as a schoolboy in Hawaii before becoming the
After returning home one night, she recalls, "I was unhappy, and I couldn't figure out what was wrong. I sat in front of a mirror and looked at myself, and I realized that I wanted to grow as a woman not as a man." She began her transition the very next day, starting with hormone therapy consisting of estrogen shots and pills.
Photo credit: Star Exclusive (Credit: Splash)
2009 American Music Awards - Arrivals
"She's basically been through the exact same struggles and confusion, so she'd be the perfect person for Caitlyn to lean on as she continues her journey of transition," an insider dishes to Star.
Photo credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images
INF - Caitlyn Jenner Wears A Sequin Miniskirt In NYC
During their time together in New York, "Candis dedicated the song 'I'm Every Woman' to Caitlyn from the stage," an eyewitness tells Star. "And after her performance, she and Caitlyn laughed and flirted together, with Candis rubbing her shoulder seemingly nonstop.
Photo credit: Dara Kushner/INFphoto.com
25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards In New York - Red Carpet
"Candis is an icon in the LBGT (lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender) community, and Caitlyn has known about and admired her for years," says Caitlyn's friend. "I'm not surprised at all that she would jump at the chance for them to spend some quality time together. And I'm sure Candis feels the same way about Caitlyn."
Photo credit: D Dipasupil/Getty Images for GLAAD
Caitlyn Jenner goes in New York City with a friend
Despite public speculation that Caitlyn may not be "complete," sources say she has, in fact, undergone total gender-reassignment surgery. Also, Caitlyn told Diane Sawyer during their April interview that she's not a lesbian but still attract to women — "I'm not gay; I am, as far as I know, heterosexual," she stated.
Photo credit: Splash
Caitlyn Jenner enjoys a night on Broadway with trans gal pal Candis Cayne
Regardless of Caitlyn's earlier statements, her friend gushes to Star, "It's almost as if Candis would be the ideal woman for her. They would actually make quite the groundbreaking celebrity couple."
Photo credit: AKM-GSI
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There's more to this story! Pick up Star's newest issue that hit newsstands on July 8—which includes even more exclusive photos!
