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Nikki Glaser Sorry for Trans Influencer Joke
25 Sep
Summary
- Comedian Nikki Glaser apologized to transgender influencer Briel Adams-Wheatley.
- The apology followed a joke made by Glaser about Adams-Wheatley's transition.
- Adams-Wheatley expressed disappointment and reconsidered attending Glaser's show.
Comedian Nikki Glaser recently issued an apology to transgender influencer Briel Adams-Wheatley after a joke made during a performance in Ridgefield, Washington, surfaced online. The joke, which referenced Adams-Wheatley's limb difference and transition, was brought to her attention by a fan.
Adams-Wheatley, who has a significant following on Instagram and TikTok, shared her disappointment and questioned Glaser's comments about her body and transition. She indicated this incident made her reconsider attending an upcoming show she had tickets for.
Glaser reportedly reached out to Adams-Wheatley privately, expressing deep remorse and stating that she abhors anti-trans jokes. She emphasized that her intent was not to cause harm and pledged to remove the joke from her routine immediately, reaffirming her admiration for Adams-Wheatley.
Adams-Wheatley, known for sharing adaptive makeup tutorials and daily life content, has previously spoken about the importance of mental self-protection against online criticism. She advises others to focus on self-decisions rather than letting external opinions dictate their worth.
