Dylan Mulvaney Makes Broadway Debut as Anne Boleyn in 'Six' After Bud Light Backlash
Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer who faced backlash from Bud Light in 2023, has landed a role in the Broadway musical "Six," portraying Anne Boleyn. This marks Mulvaney's Broadway debut and comes after her partnership with Bud Light led to a boycott and sales decline for the beer brand.
The official announcement from the musical's account introduced Mulvaney as the newest Anne Boleyn in the cast, starting on February 16. "Six" is a modern pop retelling of King Henry VIII's six wives' stories, focusing on the women reclaiming their identities from their infamous spouse.
The casting of Mulvaney has sparked online debate as the production has been known for its female-centered narrative of women's historical experiences. "Six" has been promoted as a feminist-pop celebration of women's history and girl power, with an all-female ensemble and a Tony Award-winning original score.
Mulvaney gained national attention in April 2023 when Bud Light featured her face on a pack of beer as part of a campaign marking her transition to womanhood. This promotion led to a significant drop in Bud Light sales following Mulvaney's gender transition documented in the social media series "Days of Girlhood."
The controversy surrounding Mulvaney's partnership with Bud Light became a significant corporate culture clash, resulting in Bud Light losing its position as America's top-selling beer. Mulvaney defended the partnership on "The View" and criticized the Trump administration's transgender-related policy changes on "CBS Mornings."
Despite the backlash and controversy, Mulvaney remained steadfast in her identity as a woman, emphasizing that her gender is not defined by official documents. The State Department's decision to stop issuing passports with an "X" gender marker was also a point of discussion during Mulvaney's appearances.