Wendy Williams meme called 'transphobic' after Caitlyn Jenner reveal

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Talk show queen Wendy Williams has become the face of a transphobic viral meme mocking Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair cover.

Several Twitter users have responded to the first look of Bruce Jenner as Caitlyn Jenner by circulating a photo of Williams implying that she is also transgender.

The photo of Williams is originally for a 2014 Uptown Magazine spread but has been made to look like a JET magazine cover with the words added, “Call me Walter.”

https://twitter.com/TerryWillmadeit/status/605529631983173632

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Last year, in an interview with ABC News, Williams opened up about some the hurtful comments people have made regarding her looks throughout her career.

“People do think I was born a man,” she said. “That is absolutely not [true].”

“I get it. I’ve got a strong face, a strong body, I’m 5’11”. I wear wigs. I get it,” Williams added. “Do I get upset with it? No.”

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