Tommy Dorfman caught a fellow passenger sending transphobic texts about her during a flight. The passenger referred to Dorfman as a “freak” in his messages. Dorfman shared screenshots of the texts on Instagram.
Dorfman came out as transgender in 2021. The incident escalated when the passenger expressed discomfort about sitting next to a trans person in his texts. Dorfman described the passenger’s behavior as “brazen and unsettling.”
Support flooded in from fans and celebrities after the incident went public. One of the passenger’s contacts, named Samantha, urged kindness towards LGBTQ+ individuals in response to his messages. She stated, “Just remember many people you love are LGBTQ+ and this country sucks for them right now. Be kind!”
In her post, Dorfman criticized the man, calling him “an alt-right vampire.” Ellie Goulding also expressed her anger, saying, “What a sad, deranged, troubled person. I’m angry. Sending you love.”
The reaction on social media has been mixed, with many supporting Dorfman’s stand against transphobia while others criticized the confrontation. Observers are keen to see how this incident impacts discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and celebrity activism.
