Macy Gray

Soul singer and actor Macy Gray has received heavy criticism after making “transphobic” comments on Piers Morgan Uncensored. The I Try singer made the comments ...

Twitter user @mrstschinkel tweeted: “what is it about “womanhood” that TERFs like macy gray and bette midler are so desperate to cling to? there’s a lot of judgement and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is.” The impact of hope. The power of courage. “I know that for a fact. And a vagina!”

The Grammy-winning "I Try" singer-songwriter also indicated that she's opposed to trans women competing in women's sports on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

I'm glad that we're able to use our platforms to not only bring awareness, but to kind of rile people up." Repulsive," he wrote after sharing a post from Hacks and Pose actor John Sibilly that labeled Gray's words as transphobic. In a Monday evening interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored's namesake host, the 54-year-old performer discussed the "confusing" state of gender identity — specifically referencing "the whole he, she, they" pronoun usage.

(CNN) Both Macy Gray and Better Midler are being accused of being transphobic. Gray, best known for her 1999 hit song "I Try," seemed to anticipate the ...

Every human on earth owes you!" "Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know? "Don't let them erase you!

"Women go through just a completely unique experience, and surgery or finding yourself doesn't change that," Gray said while discussing transgender women.

i don't know what it means to be a trans woman and never said i did. There's a lot of judgment and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is." "But if you want me to call you a her, I will, because that's what you want. "Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know. "Women go through just a completely unique experience, and surgery or finding yourself doesn't change that," Gray said. But that doesn't make you a woman, just because I call you a her and just because you got surgery." "You can identify as whatever you like... And a vagina," Gray said in response. "It's a bit like this whole issue of transgenders in sport," Morgan went on. "I would say a human being with boobs. Sorry." Changing the subject to transgender identity, Morgan said: "We're in an era now, basically, where most public figures are too terrified to even say what they think a woman is...

Singer Macy Gray Accused of Transphobia After Saying Gender Identity Is 'Confusing': Surgery 'Doesn't Make You a Woman'. By Meredith Nardino. 32 mins ago.

I don’t know what it means to be a trans woman and never said I did. “Because I know what it means to be one. And you can’t have that just because you want to be a woman,” she said. “Macy Gray, as she predicted, is already being abused, hounded, shamed & branded ‘transphobic’ by the usual vile, vicious mob who attack women that defend women’s rights,” the British broadcaster tweeted on Monday. “I stand with you Gray replied that it requires being a “human being with boobs” and a vagina. After the interview aired, Twitter users were quick to call out the “Sweet Baby” singer for her views.

"i don't know what it means to be a trans woman and never said i did. but that goes both ways," tweeted Gray after facing online criticism for comments made ...

i don't know what it means to be a trans woman and never said i did. "There's a lot of judgment and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is." English television host India Willoughby, who identifies as transgender, then replied to a clip of the interview, writing on Twitter, "Have you only got ten questions Piers? Same to every guest. "But if you want me to call you a 'her,' I will, because that's what you want. "Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know. "Women go through just a completely unique experience, and surgery or finding yourself doesn't change that," Gray continued. But that doesn't make you a woman, just because I call you a 'her' and just because you got surgery." "People do feel that there's biological sex and then there's gender identity," added Morgan. "You can identify as whatever you like... You have to let go of your hang-ups about slavery, you have to let go of your hang-ups about superiority. "I would say a human being with boobs. "It's a bit like this whole issue of transgenders in sport. The "I Try" performer said America is less racist than when she was born in 1967 but admitted she still doesn't "understand racism" today.

“Harry Potter” author and British billionaire J.K. Rowling quipped that she'll purchase Macy Gray's “entire back catalogue” after the “I Try” singer made ...

Both Gray and Rowling’s remarks also come on the heels of Bette Midler getting heat for tweeting anti-trans concerns about the word “women” over the weekend. Writing, “Don’t let them erase you!,” Midler commented on the ongoing debate over reproductive rights following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last month to overturn the landmark abortion case, Roe vs. Abortion-rights advocates and organizations including Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union have moved toward using more inclusive and accurate language around reproductive healthcare to recognize that trans and nonbinary people also seek such care. “And surgery and finding yourself doesn’t change that,” she added. There’s a lot of judgment and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is.” “And I will say this — and everybody’s going to hate me — but as a woman, just because you go change your parts doesn’t make you a woman. Morgan defended Gray on Tuesday on Twitter after he too came under fire. Not surprisingly, a debate ensued online. Like, if you want me to call you a ‘her,’ I will, because that’s what you want. “I know that for a fact. “And I don’t think you should be called transphobic just because you don’t agree. “I totally agree,” she told him.

Singer and actress Macy Gray said that the remarks she made on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” on gender-affirming surgery were “GROSSLY misunderstood.

We invite you to join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter. Wade, which protected the federal right to abortion. “I know that for a fact,” Gray replied.

Macy Gray has responded to being labelled transphobic due to quotes from a new interview, saying her words were "grossly misunderstood".

In a since-deleted tweet, Gray responded to the criticism, saying (via Metro): “i got nothing but love for lgbt+ and transgender communities. And I don’t think you should be called transphobic just because you don’t agree with, you know… “I’d say a human being with boobs,” she responded.

Over the weekend, a clip of Macy Gray making some wildly transphobic comments in an interview with Piers Morgan went viral. In it, she said trans women who ...

“Like if you want me to call you a ‘her,’ I will, ‘cause that’s what you want, but that doesn’t make you a woman just ‘cause I call you a ‘her.’ “ “And I don’t think you should be called transphobic just because you don’t agree… I respect everyone’s right to feel comfortable in their bodies and live their own truth.” “I will say this and everyone’s gonna hate me, but as a woman, just because you go change your parts, doesn’t make you a woman, sorry… and a vagina.” She also later agreed with the interviewer that trans women have no place in women’s sports. And on Tuesday, she claimed she was “grossly misunderstood.”

Grammy award-winning singer Macy Gray discusses how she defines a woman and her thoughts on gender-affirming surgery on Piers Morgan's show "Piers Morgan ...

And out of nowhere, which makes it all even worse.

Bette Midler and Macy Gray were both taken to task on Monday (July 4) for making comments that some critics dubbed "anti-trans."

Like if you want me to call you a ‘her,’ I will, ‘cause that’s what you want, but that doesn’t make you a woman just ‘cause I call you a ‘her’ and just because you got a surgery.” WOMEN OF THE WORLD! We are being stripped of our rights over our bodies, our lives and even of our name! We have the same organs, and even greater vulnerability, as cis woman.” A number of the replies noted that “not all people who menstruate are women” and that “trans men need reproductive healthcare” as well. “And I will say this and everyone’s gonna hate me, but as a woman, just because you go change your [body] parts, doesn’t make you a woman, sorry … I know that for a fact. “WOMEN OF THE WORLD! We are being stripped of our rights over our bodies, our lives and even of our name!” Midler tweeted a week after the conservative majority Supreme Court overturned the nearly half-century-old Roe v. “They don’t call us ‘women’ anymore; they call us ‘birthing people’ or ‘menstruators,’ and even ‘people with vaginas!’ Don’t let them erase you!

Women in Hollywood have hit back at inclusive language of trans men, nonbinary people in discussions around abortion and women's rights.

In a tweet, she said " there is no bigger admirer of (the) LGBT community" than her. "There are plenty of females who aren't women yet and every girl gets that." "I know that for a fact." "Bad Feminist" author Roxane Gay added: " No one is trying to erase women with inclusive language about people who need abortion care. "Don’t fall for the anti-trans panic fake nonsense. They don’t call us 'women' anymore; they call us 'birthing people' or 'menstruators,' and even 'people with vaginas'!" Midler tweeted Monday.

The Harry Potter author, who has herself stirred outrage with her views on the trans community, reposted statements from the actress and singer, ...

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Macy Gray responded to "transphobia" claims after she gave her definition of a woman in an interview.

I don't know what it means to be a trans woman and never said I did. But that doesn’t make you a woman, just because I call you a ‘her’ and just because you got a surgery." Macy Gray you are ignorant as hell." "I will say this, and everybody’s going to hate me, but as a woman, just because you go change your parts doesn’t make a woman. It's the truth and I don't think you should be called transphobic just because you don't agree. "I have nothing but love for the LGBTQ+ and transgender community and have been a supporter since day one," the "I Try" singer said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Tuesday. "My statement on Piers Morgan was grossly misunderstood.

The Canton native has responded to backlash over her comments: “Just because you go and change your parts doesn't make you a woman..."

My statement on Piers Morgan was GROSSLY misunderstood. I respect everyone’s right to feel comfortable in their bodies and live their own truth.” Her words sparked outrage on social media from people accusing Gray of being transphobic.

Bette Midler and Macy Gray have each responded to criticism some recent comments they made were transphobic.

Every human on earth owes you!" "I respect everyone's right to feel comfortable in their bodies and live their own truth." "My statement on Piers Morgan was grossly misunderstood.

Both Bette Midler and Macy Gray faced criticism for comments made regarding the definition of women. Gray later responded saying she has “nothing but love” ...

I respect everyone's right to feel comfortable in their bodies and live their own truth" And you can't have that just because you want to be a woman," Gray added later in the conversation. i don't know what it means to be a trans woman and never said i did. "But if you want me to call you a ‘her,’ I will, because that’s what you want. "There's a lot of judgment and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is." "What is it about 'womanhood' that TERFs like macy gray and bette midler are so desperate to cling to?" In a statement to FOX News Digital, Gray added: "I have nothing but love for the LGBTQ+ and transgender community and have been a supporter since day one. because i know what it means to be one. "I know," Gray responded. But Morgan noted that he is against athletes "born to obvious physical superior bodies, transitioning and then thrashing the women at their sport." "Don't make us boycott ‘Hocus Pocus 2.'" "No one is trying to erase women with inclusive language about people who need abortion care.

The Grammy-winning songwriter and performer is drawing criticism this week for recent comments about the trans community in an interview with Piers Morgan. In ...

Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know? “I will say this and everybody’s going to hate me, but, as a woman, just because you go change your part doesn’t make you a woman. Said the singer, “Surgery or finding yourself doesn’t change that.

I have nothing but love for the LGBTQ+ and transgender community and have been a supporter since Day One.”

Apparently, Bette Midler and Macy Gray felt the July 4 holiday weekend was a good time to broadcast their transphobic views decrying gender-inclusive ...

Gray subsequently defended her comments in a statement to Rolling Stone, where she claimed to have “nothing but love for the LGBTQ+ and transgender community.” “My statement on Piers Morgan was grossly misunderstood,” she wrote. But that doesn’t make you a woman just because I call you a ‘her’ and just because you got surgery.” Gray also argued that “being a little girl is a whole epic book … and you can’t have that because you want to be a woman.” I don’t think you should be called transphobic just because you don’t agree.” Rowling was also quick to announce her support following Gray’s comments, claiming on Twitter Tuesday morning that she plans to buy Gray’s “entire back catalog.” During the episode, he told Gray she might get “attacked” like Rowling for her comments, to which Gray responded, “But it’s the truth. Both Midler’s and Gray’s arguments are resonant of the same TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) ideology that children’s book author J.K. Rowling has been pushing over the past few years, which is built on the belief that trans women shouldn’t be considered “real” women because of their biological sex. While she defined a woman as “a human being with boobs and a vagine,” she also later confessed, “Everybody’s going to hate me, but as a woman, just because you go change your parts doesn’t make you a woman.

Both entertainers were trending on social media this week as transgender advocates and allies called out what they saw as transphobic remarks.

“You’re just slowly, slowly shrinking the population of people who are deserving of recognition and deserving of dignity and humanity and personhood.” “That is the same thing that trans women say: ‘I wasn’t raised as a man. Particularly when we think about how race, class and disability cut through and divide women as a class of people,” she said. Originally, “TERF” referred to a specific, radical feminist ideology, but in recent years it has become an umbrella term to describe anyone who opposes trans rights or advocacy in the name of feminism. I was raised as a nonbinary person.” “My reading on the panic around gender-neutral or gender-inclusive language is that it’s basically disingenuous,” Gill-Peterson said. The fight over abortion rights has magnified this effort — as well as criticism of it. WOMEN OF THE WORLD! We are being stripped of our rights over our bodies, our lives and even of our name! This language can offend both transgender and cisgender people.” But that focus actually diminishes the concerns of trans people at large, Gill-Peterson said. I respect everyone’s right to feel comfortable in their bodies and live their own truth.” (On Tuesday, Rowling seemed to support Gray’s comments, tweeting, “Today feels like a good day to ensure I’ve bought Macy Gray’s entire back catalogue.”)

"There was no intention of anything exclusionary or transphobic in what I said; it wasn't about that," her tweet concluded.

Macy Gray responded to backlash she's been receiving on social media over comments she made about trans women: "Be whatever you wana be, and fk off."

Sorry." She continued: "If you want me to call you a her, I will, because that's what you want, but that doesn't make you a woman just because I call you a her and just because you got a surgery." "I will say this and everybody's going to hate me, but, as a woman, just because you go change your parts, doesn't make you a woman. On Monday, during Gray's interview with Piers Morgan, she discussed the "confusing" state of gender identity while referencing "the whole he, she, they" pronoun usage.

Macy Gray has responded to backlash over her comments in an interview with Piers Morgan after being accused of sharing transphobic sentiments.

“I have nothing but love for the LGBTQ+ and transgender community and have been a supporter since day one," Gray stated to Billboard. "My statement on Piers Morgan was grossly misunderstood. “Like if you want me to call you a ‘her,’ I will, ’cause that’s what you want, but that doesn’t make you a woman just ’cause I call you a ‘her.’" “I will say this, and everyone’s gonna hate me, but as a woman, just because you go change your parts, doesn’t make you a woman, sorry.