'Call me Caitlyn' Bruce Jenner reveals new name on the cover of Vanity Fair
FORMER Olympian Bruce Jenner has starred on the cover of Vanity Fair for her first official photoshoot as a woman.
Bruce Jenner has revealed Caitlyn to the world on the cover of Vanity Fair
In the stunning set of images, Jenner has introduced herself as Caitlyn to the world for the first time.
Shot by esteemed photographer Annie Leibovitz, the 65-year-old poses in just a cream corset as she sits on a stool against a gold background on the cover of the publication.
In the accompanying magazine interveiw, Caitlyn opens up about her female identity and transition.
The cover was unveiled earlier today, when Vanity Fair posted a sneak peek to their Twitter page, "Caitlyn Jenner" has since become the top worldwide trend on the social media site.
Caitlyn Jenner poses for Annie Leibovitz on the cover of Vanity Fair #CallMeCaitlyn http://t.co/NRyh6R09RR pic.twitter.com/GO1ZgJJKBR
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) June 1, 2015
"Caitlyn Jenner poses for Annie Leibovitz on the cover of Vanity Fair #CallMeCaitlyn," the publication alongside the snap.
Vanity Fair's post was quickly followed by a tweet from Caitlyn herself.
She wrote: "I'm so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self. Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can't wait for you to get to know her/me" – the message has since become Caitlyn's bio on her Twitter profile.
I'm so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self. Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can't wait for you to get to know her/me.
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) June 1, 2015
Caitlyn told the magazine: "If I was lying on my deathbed and I had kept this secret and never ever did anything about it, I would be lying there saying, 'You just blew your entire life.'"
In a behind-the-scenes video she added: "I was probably at the [Olympic] Games because I was running away a lot of things – I don't want to diminish that accomplishment.
The shoot comes after the reality star announced her plans to live as a woman in a tell all interview with Diane Sawyer last month.
Bruce gave an emotional interview to Diane Sawyer in April
In the emotional chat, Jenner spoke out openly about her feelings, and explained she was thankful for being part of Keeping Up With The Kardashians if it meant helping out people in a similar position.
Jenner told Diane: "What I'm doing is going to do some good. I really believe that.
"It's going to make some change. If the whole Kardashian show gave me a foothold in this world to be able to go out there and really do something good - I'm all for it. I've got no problem with that."