When Caitlyn Jenner came out as a woman on the cover of Vanity Fair, the world gushed. Even people who feel conflicted about gender reassignment had to admit: She was stunning. The most common comparison: Caitlyn looks just like the femme-fatale-playing actress, Jessica Lange. Even though Jenner is naturally blessed with delicate features, make no mistake -- it cost a fortune for her to look as good as she does. And, unfortunately, it's a price tag that many transgendered women can't afford.
Holly Hanson, CFP, CIMA, ADPA and author of "The LGBT and Modern Family Money Manual: Financial Strategies For You & Your Loved Ones," estimates that her clients save for five years or more and spend what amounts to their life savings during the process of changing gender identity.
From gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy to wigs, wardrobe and makeup, we tallied up the amount of money it takes to become Caitlyn Jenner.
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