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Nikkie de Jager, an influential YouTuber with millions of fans, has revealed that she is transgender in an emotional video.

On Monday, the 25-year-old, who is from the Netherlands, shared a video with the title "I' m Coming Out . "

In it, she explains her decision was forced to blackmail by someone "trying" and publicly.

Known as Nikki tutorials, she is one of The Most influential names in the platform, the beauty of the community.

she was sharing makeup tutorials, and reviews for 11 years and has nearly 13 million subscribers. Their success has seen their collaboration with celebrities, including Lady Gaga , and last year, she was a global art consultant for Marc Jacobs beauty.

De Jager opens the 17-minute video, by said, you've always wanted to share their story according to their own ideas, but because of the possibility had taken "" wanted to reclaim their own "power".

"see, I can't believe I'm saying this today, all of you, for the whole world. But damn, it feels good to finally make. It is time to go out and be really free," she says in the introduction.

"When I was younger, I was born in the wrong body, which means that I'm transgender now. "

In the video, de Jager, reveals she was born male, but had to grow up always identified as female.

you said that Six years with her parents support she began to grow hair and by the age of seven or eight of only female clothing wore.

then the intake of hormones and growth began oppressors at the age of 14 years and was a "complete 19, converted," she says in the clip.

"Oh, my God, this is so liberating. She had no idea that for 11 years, I have says my channel has been with me, and I've always wanted to share this with you," you are to your fans.

"But I can't believe that after today, The World will know. But there is one thing I really, really want to make this as clear for all. I Am looking forward. I'm still Nikki. Nothing will change about it. "

At one point she turns to the people, she says, threatens her and makes a middle-finger gesture that says to them: "This is for you"

she also expresses her hope that video can help and inspire others.

"If you feel like you are trapped and there is no Way Out , know that it will get better. Trust Me , it gets better," she says towards the end of the clip.

The video was met with an overwhelmingly supportive response from fans, other YouTubers and members of the LGBT community.

"I think she is an incredible woman, and I'm so proud of you for sharing your story," UK-based YouTuber SophDoesLife, who has a million subscribers, told the BBC.

"she is an inspiration to so many people, and I Am so happy that you are now living your truth and Feel Free . She definitely has all of our support in the beauty community. "

Jinkx Monsoon is an American drag queen and former winner of Ru Paul's Drag Race, was among those who congratulated the beauty guru for the "reconquest" of your story.

"No One has The Right to Someone Else . Period of time. Coming Out is a personal thing, and you do not get to decide that for Someone Else ," she wrote on Twitter. "I'm so sad, Nikkie, you went through, but I applaud how you handled it. "

At one point in the video that announced to a common segment on their channel, de Jager, "the Dutch word of The Day " was a vrouw meaning woman.

have praised A Number of Dutch politicians, the YouTube star. Ingrid van Engelshoven, the minister for education, science and culture, described her as "brave" and a "role model".

"You're really free, if you can, who you are. Role Models are of great importance for the emancipation"

the Advocacy group GLAAD in support of de Jager.

"Every LGBTQ person deserves to come out on their own terms and conditions. Unfortunately, Nikki tutorials not afford this opportunity, but she has shown incredible bravery in sharing your truth with The World ," said Anthony Ramos , The Group head of talent.

According to the expression of their concern in the video that your followers can see your different, de Jager ' s followers on YouTube and Instagram actually grew up from 300,000 in the 24 hours after its release.

you responded to the influx of support with a range of emotional Instagram stories on Tuesday morning.

"What happened Last Night is something I never, never would dare to dream," from She Said , in tears. "The incredible amount of love and support and warmth that means so much to me. "

Source of news: bbc.com