This post deals with transphobic comments and might be triggering for some readers.
American singer Macy Gray is facing criticism over the comments she shared about transgender people this week, particularly from trans women.
Gray decided to appear on Piers Morgan's British talk show Piers Morgan Uncensored, which has amassed plenty of controversy in its own right since it started earlier this year.
During the sit down interview, Gray and Morgan – who are both cisgender – decided to speak on trans issues, specifically suggesting that being a woman requires a person to be born with "boobs and a vagina", rather than surgically opting for them during transition.
The conversation started with Morgan asking Gray what she believes defines womanhood. And when Morgan stated that he believes in "fairness and equality" for trans people outside of an elite sporting context, Gray agreed.
"The whole 'she, he, they', that's getting confusing," she said. "I will say this and everybody's going to hate me, but – as a woman – just because you go change your parts, doesn't make you a woman. Sorry. I know that for a fact. If you want me to call you a 'her', I will - cause 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."
She went on to say that people can "call themselves whatever you want", but when it comes to biology, in her mind, it's up for debate.
Watch some of the interview between Piers Morgan and Macy Gray. Post continues below.
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