Social media has called out Macy Gray for her comments surrounding trans women during an interview with Piers Morgan.
The “I Try” singer spoke with the controversial host on his “Piers Morgan Uncensored” platform for Monday’s episode. She explained that while she has no problem using a person’s preferred pronouns, Gray says having sexual reassignment surgery does not automatically make someone a woman.
“Just because you go change your parts doesn’t make you a woman,” the crooner stated.
The conversation was surrounding transwomen playing on female sports teams and whether or not that was appropriate. Morgan expressed that he felt it was unfair, to which Gray agreed.
“Like, 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,” Gray said before later adding that no one should be labeled transphobic for thinking this way.
Social media wasted no time calling out the 54-year-old, claiming that her comments were indeed rooted in transphobia.
https://twitter.com/gwenners/status/1544168534061723650
If you’re defending Macy Gray, you’re also trans exclusive.
Women die everyday just being them. Gatekeeping feminine experiences and categorizing them as for “natural women” is transphobic.
— barça cutie (@softlifelique) July 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/mrstschinkel/status/1544119979401826305
Stop giving people platforms to spew ignorance & misinformation about trans people & issues! Macy Gray you are ignorant as hell 🖕🏽
— 💫 (@heyjaeee) July 5, 2022
Macy Gray going on Piers Morgan to shit on trans women… good day to destroy my childhood idols, huh 😭
— Strewth 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 (@StrewthQueen) July 5, 2022
https://twitter.com/Shlatz/status/1544328052867473409
Danity Kane singer Aubrey O’Day even joined in on the dragging, slamming Gray for downplaying the womanhood and experiences of transwomen.
Macy Gray’s ‘facts’ belong in the trash. So trans women aren’t women if they come from a different beginning? A pussy and tits has never defined my womanhood..my experiences and self expression is what make me resonate w myself, label me whatever..it says more about YOU than me! https://t.co/4B0YaZpcV0
— Aubrey O'Day (@AubreyODay) July 6, 2022
Gray defended herself on Twitter, stating that while it takes “real balls to be honest about who you are,” the title of “woman” should be earned.
there is no bigger admirer of lgbt community than your truly. it takes real balls to be honest about who you are. "woman" is a title that you earn and become. just like "man." there are plenty of females who aren't women yet and every girl gets that.
— Macy Gray (@MacyGraysLife) July 4, 2022
Gray also released a statement via Entertainment Tonight.
