In a powerful and intimate profile, the Associated Press brought global attention to Marie-Pierre Pruvot—better known as Bambi—a pioneering French trans woman, author and former showgirl.
This was a story that demanded to be told now—not only because Bambi is nearing 90 and remains a living link to queer history, but because her experience speaks directly to the global climate surrounding trans rights today.
After multiple attempts at contact, including sensitive phone conversations and a pause to allow her to recover from surgery, Bambi agreed to meet with AP. What followed was journalism at its most human. The AP team was invited into the privacy of her home and into a narrative that had long been overlooked.
The result was an all-formats exclusive: a rich and deeply personal story accompanied by particularly intimate and compelling visuals. Her reflections on survival, fame, trans identity, and public figures like JK Rowling added layers of nuance to an already historic life story.
The profile served not only as a record of a life well lived, but also as a powerful lens into the continuing fight for dignity, recognition and safety in the trans community.
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