Jazz Jennings

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Bio:
Jazz Jennings (born October 6, 2000) is an American transgender activist.

Best Known For:
Jazz is best known for her inspirational YouTube videos where she shines a spotlight on life as a transgender teen. She will also have her own show on TLC called All That Jazz.

Personal Life:
At age 5, Jazz began living as a female. During her 2013 special on 20/20, it was explained that the 5-year-old was put on hormone blockers to make sure that she didn’t go through male puberty. She was named one of  “The 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014” by Time.