
When Caitlyn Jenner revealed herself on the cover of Vanity Fair, you might have tweeted all the praise-hands emojis possible. And though there were a few trolls calling for her Olympic gold medal to be revoked, a major new survey shows that the rest of America is totally on board too.
The survey, conducted by NBC News and the University of Pennsylvania, asked a national sample of more than 2,000 adults about transgender issues and how Caitlyn's transition will affect American culture. Eighty-two percent of respondents said transgender people face stigmas and negative social judgments in their communities, but 76 percent predicted people would be more accepting 10 years from now.
And Americans said celebrities like Caitlyn might help with that social change. Forty-six percent of respondents said her public transition will "help a little" to make people more accepting, and 20 percent said it would "help a lot." But Republicans were more likely than Democrats to say her transition wouldn't help, even though Caitlyn herself is a Republican.
Caitlyn has responded to critics saying she's doing this all for publicity by saying, "I'm not doing it for money. I'm doing it to help my soul and help other people." And if this survey is right, she'll certainly be helping lots of people for years to come.
Stay In The Know
Marie Claire email subscribers get intel on fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more. Sign up here.

Megan Friedman is the former managing editor of the Newsroom at Hearst. She's worked at NBC and Time, and is a graduate of Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.
-
Taylor Swift’s Reformation Blazer Is on Rare Sale
Steal the star’s look for 40 percent off.
By Brooke Knappenberger
-
Julia Roberts Also Wants a 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Sequel
It's only one of her best roles!
By Alicia Lutes
-
The 32 Most Controversial Oscars Moments
You never know quite what will happen!
By Katherine J. Igoe
-
The Best Bollywood Movies of 2023 (So Far)
Including one that just might fill the Riverdale-shaped hole in your heart.
By Andrea Park
-
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ 2023: Everything We Know
Cue up Mike Reno and Ann Wilson’s “Almost Paradise."
By Andrea Park
-
Who Is Gerry Turner, the ‘Golden Bachelor’?
The Indiana native is the first senior citizen to join Bachelor Nation.
By Andrea Park
-
‘Virgin River’ Season 6: Everything We Know
Here's everything we know on the upcoming episodes.
By Andrea Park
-
The 60 Best Musical Movies of All Time
All the dance numbers! All the show tunes!
By Amanda Mitchell
-
'Ginny & Georgia' Season 2: Everything We Know
Netflix owes us answers after that ending.
By Zoe Guy
-
35 Nude Movies With Porn-Level Nudity
Lots of steamy nudity ahead.
By Kayleigh Roberts
-
The Cast of 'The Crown' Season 5: Your Guide
The Mountbatten-Windsors have been recast—again.
By Andrea Park