Transgender former football coach, Danielle Laidley, who also goes by Dani, was recently named in Australia’s hottest 100 women.
Social media users were quick to react after the news of Dani Laidley being named in Australia’s hottest 100 women surfaced online. The entire list will be featured in the November 2023 issue of MAXIM Australia. Alongside Dani, Barbie star Margot Robbie took the first spot with other personalities such as Sam Kerr, Sophie Monk, and more making the list.
What we know about Dani Laidley
Dani is a former Australian rules football coach and she played for the West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne in the Australian Football League from 1987 to 1997.
In 2020, Dani opened up about her struggle with gender dysphoria and substance abuse, and decided to accept her true self. She started wearing wig and makeup. With the photos leaking online, Dani did not feel the need to hide her true self anymore.
She continued to tell her story outloud and even wrote the book, Don’t Look Away, to give people a better understanding of her journey. Following her transititon, Dani has been an adovate for the LGBTQ+ community and has been helping other find their voices.
Is Dani Laidley married?
No, Dani is not married. The star was prevoously married to Joanne Laidley and the two share three beautiful children together.
At the moment, Dani is dating her primary and high school partner, Donna Lecki, who has been a support system for the star through the transition.
Previously, there had been rumors that suggested the two might have been engaged. However, neither Dani nor Donna have ever confirmed this.
Dani Laidley opened up about gender dysphoria
Dani has had a long battle and oepened up about the struggle of gender dysphoria in the Triple M commentary box.
She said: “You live in fear and shame and embarrassment for years and then to come out like it did, it’s been really tough on my family, but now, to a person, it’s been great. They accept me for who I am, the person I am now, and hopefully there’s a lot of life to live.”
She continued: “That’s gender dysphoria, it causes a great deal of white noise 24/7 and overtakes your thinking and overtakes your ability to live life normally.It was a long time ago and I carried it through my youth and teenage years and then I played footy, played cricket and things like that, and nearly gave them all away…”
“I felt like I was walking around with a boat anchor on my head for many, many years, but I was too scared, ashamed, embarrassed to go and find out about it, but I knew there was something different about how I was feeling,” she said. Luckily, Dani was able to express herself freely and be true to herself.
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