Caitlyn Jenner has broken a world record after gaining more than a million Twitter followers in just four hours.
The achievement comes after she revealed her new name and Twitter account @Caitlyn_Jenner, at the same as her Vanity Fair cover photo.
The record was previously held by Barack Obama who hit the one million mark after five hours on his @POTUS account.
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Caitlyn, formerly known as Bruce, announced she was transgender during an interview with Diane Sawyer in April.
British journalist and transgender rights activist Paris Lees wrote for the Guardian: "It is the most ridiculous, bold, life-affirming and gloriously overblown celebrity transition ever. Until now, no one had ever come out in such style."
Useful websites and helplines:
- Beaumont Society is a national self help body run by and for the transgender community | 01582 412220
- The Gender Trust supports anyone affected by gender identity | 01527 894 838
- Mermaids offers information, support, friendship and shared experiences for young people with gender identity issues | 0208 1234819
- LGBT Youth Scotland is the largest youth and community-based organisation for LGBT people in Scotland. Text 07786 202 370
- Gires provides information for trans people, their families and professionals who care for them | 01372 801554
- Depend provides support, advice and information for anyone who knows, or is related to, a transsexual person in the UK.
