Two months after making her debut on the cover of Vanity Fair, Caitlyn Jenner has made her first proper TV appearance in the new E! docu-series I Am Cait.
I Am Cait deals with some of the early stages of Jenner’s transition following the Vanity Fair shoot, featuring Jenner’s 89-year-old mother, Esther as she meets Caitlyn for the first time.
Some of the extended family also make cameo appearances, As Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Kylie Jenner all help with the transition in their own way.
The reaction online has been hugely positive, with people praising I Am Cait for handling a sensitive topic with dignity.
Inspirational quotes about LGBT rights
In the first episode, Jenner also visits the mother of Kyler Prescott, a 14-year-old transgender child who killed himself earlier this year, and talks openly about using her privilege to fight for awareness, equality and dignity for trans people everywhere.
Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to the first episode of I Am Cait:
"The world changes in direct proportion to the number of people willing to be honest about their lives." -@ArmisteadMaupin #IAmCait
— Jordan Roth (@Jordan_Roth) July 27, 2015
#IAmCait is stunning, raw and honest.
I can't wait to see how her story/docu-series develops and helps other trans people. @Caitlyn_Jenner
— ZAKK D'LARTÉ (@ZakkdLarte) July 27, 2015
I love how nonjudgmental #IAmCait is about everyone involved, including those who don't quite know how to talk about being trans.
— Melissa Maerz (@MsMelissaMaerz) July 27, 2015
Seeing this first meeting of Cait and her mom/sister is nerve wrecking...I remember that moment for me!! #IAmCait
— Isis King (@MsIsisKing) July 27, 2015
So proud to be part of the #IAmCait team. @Caitlyn_Jenner continues to accelerate acceptance of trans people everywhere. #LGBT
— Seth Adam (@sethbadam) July 27, 2015
. @Caitlyn_Jenner is incredible. I have no other words. She is absolutely incredible.
— Harry Cook (@HarryCook) July 27, 2015
I am thrilled that @Caitlyn_Jenner is using her platform to accelerate acceptance for trans people and showing the challenges they face.
— Sarah Kate Ellis (@sarahkateellis) July 27, 2015
@Caitlyn_Jenner is changing so many lives just by living her life authentically... I'm so proud of her! #IAmCait
— Jazz Jennings (@JazzJennings__) July 27, 2015
It comes after Jenner was praised for speaking up for transgender rights after collecting the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at ESPN's annual ESPYs ceremony earlier this month.
In an emotional speech, she highlighted the number of murders, suicides and attacks young transgender people continue to be at risk of.
"Trans people deserve something vital; they deserve your respect. From that respect comes a more compassionate community," she said, recieving a standing ovation.
