Ts Madison

Ts Madison, born Madison Hinton, is a groundbreaking entertainer, actress, and LGBTQ+ activist. She gained prominence in 2013 with her viral Vine clip "New Weave 22 Inches," which showcased her bold personality and unapologetic authenticity. Prior to her mainstream success, Madison worked in adult entertainment and ran her own production company, using these platforms to express herself and build a following.

In 2021, Madison made history with her reality show, "The Ts Madison Experience," becoming the first Black transgender woman to star in and executive produce her own reality series on national television. Her television career further expanded as she joined "RuPaul's Drag Race" as a guest judge in seasons 13 and 14, later becoming a main judge from season 15 onward.

Madison's film credits include roles in "Zola," "Bros" and "The Perfect Find." She has also ventured into music, releasing her debut album The New Supreme in 2014 and collaborating with artists like RuPaul and Todrick Hall.

A dedicated activist, she opened the TS Madison Starter House in Atlanta in March 2025, a reentry home for formerly incarcerated Black trans women, providing them with housing, healthcare, and business workshops.

Madison's contributions have been recognized with several honors, including a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Transgender Erotica Awards, inclusion in Out magazine's Top 100 influential LGBT people in 2019, and serving as a Grand Marshal for the 2022 NYC Pride Parade.