Macy Gray

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Summary

Macy Gray is a singer-songwriter and actor known for her 1999 hit “I Try,” later albums, and acting roles in films including Training Day and The Paperboy. Her music ranges from relationship-focused soul to political commentary: in 2015 she released a Christmas song calling for policy changes and criticizing Donald Trump, and in 2021 she argued for replacing the U.S. flag. She founded My Good, a nonprofit supporting families of people killed by police. In 2022, she questioned whether transgender women are women, then said she regretted hurting people and supported LGBTQ+ and transgender communities.