‘I have nothing in common with her’: Caitlyn Jenner doubles down on Dylan Mulvaney criticism after slamming Nike partnership
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Caitlyn Jenner, 73, doubled down on her criticism of Dylan Mulvaney weeks after slamming Nike’s endorsement deal with the TikTok star. Jenner claimed that she has “nothing in common” with Mulvaney and called her a “fringe” who is “not good” for the LGBTQ+ community. “I have never spoken to her, nor will I,” the former Olympian told the New York Post.
“I try to be, for the LGBT community, the adult in the room. She is not. She is bouncing around all over the place. I have nothing in common with her,” she added. “The fringe is the worst thing that can happen to the trans community and the media only wants to report on that because of the sensationalization of it and honestly that’s got to stop,” Jenner continued. “I am glad the position I am at today that I can be a voice of reason about what is going on out there,” she noted while speaking to the New York Post.
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Caitlyn Jenner slammed Nike’s endorsement deal with Dylan Mulvaney
Prior to her latest comments, Jenner expressed her disappointment with Nike for offering an endorsement to Mulvaney instead of Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix. “As someone that grew up in awe of what Phil Knight did, it is a shame to see such an iconic American company go so woke! We can be inclusive but not at the expense of the mass majority of people, and have some decency while being inclusive. This is an outrage,” she wrote on Twitter at the time.
As someone that grew up in awe of what Phil Knight did, it is a shame to see such an iconic American company go so woke! We can be inclusive but not at the expense of the mass majority of people, and have some decency while being inclusive. This is an outrage. https://t.co/VJoLCvTyBt
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) April 6, 2023
Mulvaney, who became a TikTok sensation with her ‘Days of Girlhood’ series, shared a few Instagram photos and videos wearing Nike merch earlier this month. She also tagged Nike Women while endorsing the brand’s new collection of Zenvy leggings and Alate bra. “Home for a moment and leaning into cozy workout wear life with @nikewomen’s newest Zenvy leggings and Alate bra! They’re so comfortable and buttery soft, perfect for workouts and everyday wear! #feelyourall #teamnike #nikepartner” Mulvaney wrote. The Broadway star’s collaboration with the brand irked several conservatives, including Jenner. The criticism involving Nike came after Mulvaney’s partnership with Bud Light beer sparked major backlash online and prompted the company’s vice president Alissa Heinerscheid to take a forced leave of absence.
Caitlyn Jenner has been a vocal critic of Dylan Mulvaney
Jenner has been vocal about her criticism of Mulvaney long before the latter started gaining endorsement deals with popular brands. The feud goes back to October 2022 when the former called out Mulvaney for her “normalize the bulge” campaign in reference to women having bulges. “There is a difference between acceptance and tolerance, and normalizing exposing your genitals in a public way and a public place. I do not support that at all, in the slightest. Dylan…congrats your trans with a p****s,” Jenner wrote at the time.
Jenner came out in 2015 by announcing her transition in a Vanity Fair profile before physically transitioning in 2017. She also appeared in the 2015 documentary ‘I Am Cait’ which documented her transition. The former athlete, who is known for her support of conservative politics, unsuccessfully ran for Governor of California in 2021 as a Republican member and finished 13th in the political race.