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Devin Halbal (born July 16, 1998) is a TikTok travel vlogger, writer, and community organizer.[1][2] She is known for her inspirational videos which include witty quips, like the viral "Met Gala Behaviour", "doll check-in", and "elevate, activate, appreciate”, mantras, and travel tips.[3][4] She has written about her experiences as a trans woman in Teen Vogue and Refinery29, amongst other publications.[5] She lives and works in New York.
Early life and education
editHalbal was born and raised in New York. She studied media and human rights at university.[6] She has interned at the Frick Collection.[7]
Work
editHalbal has worked as a Trans and Gender Nonconforming Outreach Director at LGBT+ centers in New York.
Halbal is openly trans and is a steadfast activist for more authentic trans experiences online and throughout media.[8][9][10]
References
edit- ^ "Meet Devin Halbal, aka HalBaddie, TikTok's Muse of the Moment". W Magazine. February 14, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ II, Moises Mendez (June 25, 2022). "As a Child, Hal Baddie's 'Doll Activities' Were Hidden. Now, He's Using Them to Take Over TikTok". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ Dazed (May 31, 2022). "How Hal Baddie became the alternative face of wellness". Dazed. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Hal Baddie Wants to Be Your Motivation". W Magazine. October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ Books, Hachette (July 27, 2020). ""I sit down and think about the people who came before me:" Interview with activist Devin Halbal". Youth to Power. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Met Gal Behavior With Hal Baddie". PAPER. March 31, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ Vartanian, Hrag (March 30, 2022). "Met Gala Behavior and Other TikTok Wisdom From Devin Halbal". Hyperallergic. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Hal Baddie Wants to Be Your Motivation". W Magazine. October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Forget the Met Gala — Hal Baddie's "HAL Gala" Is NYC's New Hottest Ticket". Highsnobiety. April 18, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Who is TikToker Hal Baddie?". L'Officiel USA. Retrieved October 31, 2022.