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Is transgender.

Acclaimed photographer David LaChapelle calls Amanda his "muse". Amanda's photos with David have appeared in magazines all over the world

Is an omni-present NYC night-club personality

Is historical for being the first transgender celebrity to have a fashion doll made in her likeness. In 2006, doll designer Jason Wu designed three Amanda Lepore dolls for Integrity Toys, all sculpted in her likeness.

Has never publicly revealed how much she has spent on all of her plastic surgeries, with the only clue she gives being that there's a reason why she's often said to have the most expensive body in the world.

Her inspirations include Jayne Mansfield, Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, and Jessica Rabbit.

Was born to a father of Italian descent and a mother of German descent. Her mother was schizophrenic and often spent time in mental hospitals.

First started taking hormones at age 15. Her routine involves a Premarin pill taken daily each morning, and an injection near her waist monthly.

Had a rib reshaping surgery done in Mexico in 2000 as the procedure was still illegal in the United Sates at the time. It involved breaking the lower ribs and pushing them in to make her waist look smaller.

Her rhinoplasty, which was performed by a doctor she met at a New York Nightclub at age 15, performed the surgery for free.

Has one sibling, an older brother.