Transgender Model Amiyah Scott Joins ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Cast – Caitlyn Jenner Changes Hollywood Forever

Transgender Model Amiyah Scott Joins ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Cast - Caitlyn Jenner Changes Hollywood Forever

Bravo has cast transgender model Amiyah Scott on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” to replace Nene Leakes according to several reports. But this new addition to RHOA wasn’t always Amiyah, she was born Arthur Scott. The model has been linked romantically to several rappers.

The transition from Arthur Scott to Amiyah Scott began 10 years ago when she was just 17 years old. Amiyah joins a growing list of celebrities, including Caitlyn Jenner and Chaz Bono, who have chosen to step out of the shadows and stand up proudly in order to raise awareness for the transgender community.

One show to take on a transgender storyline head on was the CBS soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful.” The character of Maya Avant, portrayed by actress Karla Mosley, was recently revealed to be transgender. Karla Mosley says that the storyline twist caught her off-guard but she is honored to have been entrusted with such an incredible role.

Chaz Bono, Caitlyn Jenner, supermodel Maya Avant of “Bold and the Beautiful,” and now the addition of Amiyah Scott to the cast of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” opens up the world to a wider discussion, and acceptance, of not only transgender people, but also transgender characters in movies and television.

Welcome Amiyah Scott to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” No premiere date has yet been announced by Bravo, and the network does not generally release the official list of cast members until the premiere date is released.

What do you think about Chaz Bono, Caitlyn Jenner and now Amiyah Scott playing such an important role in television history? Has the character of Maya Avant on “The Bold and the Beautiful” brought more acceptance to transgender characters?

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