Singer Macy Gray is no stranger to controversial headlines, and they have never caused her to back down from her standpoint, and we assume this headline will be no different. On Independence Day, Monday July 04, 2022, Macy Gray did and interview with Piers Morgan on his TalkTV program. During the interview Macy makes the statement “…as a woman, just because you go changing parts, doesn’t make you a woman.” Today, Macy Gray is trending on Twitter. Some on Twitter are thanking her for supporting women’s rights, while others are calling her transphobic.
“Just because you go change your parts, doesn’t make you a woman, sorry.”
— Piers Morgan Uncensored (@PiersUncensored) July 4, 2022
Don’t miss Piers Morgan’s interview with singer Macy Gray on tonight’s show.
TalkTV, 8pm.@MacyGraysLife | @piersmorgan | @TalkTV | #MacyGray pic.twitter.com/qHSNa6kXYx
The singer clarified that she backs transgender rights — but drew the line at athletic competitions.
“If you want me to call you a ‘her,’ I will,” she said. “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 don’t think you should be called transphobic just because you don’t agree…,” she said. “There is a lot of judgement and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is. Do you know what I mean?”
Being female, Gray said, required more than medical procedures.
“A woman goes through a completely unique experience and surgery and finding oneself doesn’t change that,” she said. “Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know? You can’t have that just because you want to be a woman.”
Twitter reactions:
It’s really sad how the truth has become the enemy these days. Bette Milder and Macy Gray didn’t say anything wrong and they are not transphobic for saying what they said.
— Dessa_B (@_MischievousB) July 5, 2022
what is it about “womanhood” that TERFs like macy gray and bette midler are so desperate to cling to? trans women existing doesn’t make me any less of a woman, no matter how different our experiences may be. it’s just ridiculous at its core honestly.
— Arielle (she/her) (@mrstschinkel) July 5, 2022
Definitely still supporting both Bette Midler and Macy Gray 🙌🏾😮💨❤️🔥 https://t.co/3at7UTXuBQ
— reformed stout junt. 💗 (@bittersweetluvn) July 5, 2022
LMAO Between Macy Gray being transphobic, Erykah Badu blaming CHILDREN for their teachers assaulting them, Jill Scott being a Cosby supporter, and India Arie supporting Joe Rogan, my neo soul Spotify playlist will be muted eventually https://t.co/nFkE5tOg3E
— Gabrielle Perry, MPH (@GeauxGabrielle) July 5, 2022
Alexa play me some Macy Gray
— GrowAPair10 🤖 (@GPair10) July 5, 2022
Fascist demagoguery from *check notes* Macy Gray?!
— Symeon De Beauxmarchy (@symeon_de) July 5, 2022
Macy Gray better not apologize either
— Santana (@SantanaHendrix_) July 5, 2022
Terfs who are currently falling over themselves to worship Bette Midler and Macy Gray for their ignorant comments are currently doing the Right’s bidding. All marginalized groups are under attack by the right wing and you decide to blame trans ppl? Foh!
— Kyle (@DreamcastGay) July 5, 2022
Thank you @MacyGraysLife. #WomenWontWheesht pic.twitter.com/8EuASfefUs
— WitchCrit #WomenWontWheesht (@Dis_Critic) July 4, 2022
Takes zero courage to be transphobic
— Katy Montgomerie 🦗 (@KatyMontgomerie) July 4, 2022
We here at Parle Magazine know that this is a very sensitive topic and only look to inform you as our audience on events that are occurring in the urban entertainment industry. Macy Gray is entitled to her own opinion and allowed to share that opinion on any platform that permits it. This article is not written to support or shame the transgender community or singer Macy Gray. Let us know how you feel about Macy Gray’s interview with Piers Morgan in the comments!
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