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While I think Caitlyn Jenner’s transition and her public debut and public forum have been enormously important this week, I’m also sort of happy that the Duggars have pushed Caitlyn off the front page a little bit. We had gotten to the point where it wasn’t even about Caitlyn anymore, it was about the coverage around Caitlyn, the media story, the analysis, etc. And while those are worthy stories, it also led to Caitlyn-exhaustion. But… there are still some interesting stories coming out, so let’s get to it.

Caitlyn’s speaking fee has already gone up. Bruce Jenner commanded a $25,000 speaking fee, while Caityln Jenner’s speaking fee will be $100,000. TMZ says Caitlyn is a hotter commodity because of her new social media presence (she’s already broken several social media records.

Caitlyn has signed on with CAA. CAA is the Death Star of Hollywood agencies. They represent all of the big-name celebrity women especially, from Meryl Streep to Nicole Kidman to Jennifer Aniston. Caitlyn has signed with CAA’s Speakers division and they will “provide strategic counsel in helping Jenner spread her message” of transgender issues.

Caitlyn might become a brand spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics. Page Six says MAC has been doing “high level meetings” with Caitlyn for a few months about a possible endorsement deal.

Trolls want Caitlyn to give back Bruce’s gold medal. Because hateful trolls are trolling. Thousands have signed the petition because…? I don’t really get their logic.

Some people are mad about Caitlyn’s ESPY Arthur Ashe Courage Award too. You can totally make the argument that there are several other high-profile athletes who have shown amazing courage without negating Caitlyn’s courage, you know?

Photos courtesy of Vanity Fair.
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