Who Is Janet Mock? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Janet Mock, born on March 10, 1983, is a prominent American writer, TV host, director, and activist. As of 2025, she is 42 years old. Mock is well-known for her powerful advocacy for transgender rights and her contributions to literature and media. Her memoir, "Redefining Realness," received critical acclaim and established her as a leading voice in the discussion about gender identity and equality. Mock has leveraged her platform to raise awareness around LGBTQ+ issues and has worked in various capacities in the entertainment industry.
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 10, 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Janet Mock's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Janet Mock stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm). Although her exact weight is not publicly disclosed, she maintains a healthy physique, which she attributes to a balanced diet and regular exercise. Despite the public scrutiny surrounding celebrity body standards, Mock is celebrated for her authenticity and self-acceptance.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Janet Mock is in a relationship with fellow activist and writer Angelo Yvonne. The couple has been together since 2020 and often shares glimpses of their life on social media, advocating for love, inclusivity, and interpersonal support. Janet has previously been married to filmmaker Aaron Tredwell but has emphasized her commitment to building strong, honest relationships.
Her father, Charlie Mock III, is African-American, and her mother, Elizabeth ( Barrett), is of half Portuguese descent, part Asian descent and part Native Hawaiian (kānaka maoli) descent. Mock lived for most of her youth in her native Hawaii, with some time spent in Oakland, California and Dallas.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Janet Mock’s estimated net worth is around $5 million. Her earnings primarily stem from her writing, television work, and public speaking engagements. Mock has also secured lucrative deals in media and advertising, allowing her to amass significant wealth while promoting important social causes. Her financial success reflects her hard work and dedication to both her craft and activism.
The television show Pose premiered on June 3, 2018, on FX. Mock is a writer, director, and producer on the show, and is the first trans woman of color hired as a writer for a TV series in history. It follows the lives of five trans women in the New York ballroom scene in 1987.
Pose "looks at the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in New York: the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe, the downtown social and literary scene, and the ball culture world." The series has been congratulated for casting actual trans women in trans roles and for accurately depicting a unique queer subculture.
In 2018 Mock directed the episode of Pose titled "Love Is the Message", thus making her the first transgender woman of color to write and direct any television episode. However, following the final season's premiere Mock spoke up against the show's treatment of its creatives behind the scenes - taking issue with her pay and the writing.
Career, Business, and Investments
Janet Mock’s career has seen tremendous growth over the years. She initially garnered attention as a writer but has since extended her influence into television. In 2023, she became an executive producer for a new series that focuses on the lives and experiences of marginalized communities. Mock continues to invest in various projects that champion social justice, art, and storytelling, aligning her business endeavors with her passion for activism.
After graduating from New York University, Mock started working at People magazine, where she was a staff editor for more than five years. Her career in journalism shifted from editor to media advocate when she came out publicly as a trans woman in a 2011 Marie Claire article, written by Kierna Mayo in Mock's voice.
I had no choice in the assignment of my sex at birth.... My genital reconstructive surgery did not make me a girl. I was always a girl."
Social Network
Janet Mock is highly active on social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. She uses these channels to connect with her audience and promote her work. With a following in the hundreds of thousands, Mock shares insights into her projects, personal life, and causes she cares about, such as LGBTQ+ rights, women’s empowerment, and mental health advocacy. Her vibrant online presence aids in inspiring and mobilizing her fans for change.
Mock submitted a video about her experiences as a transgender woman to the "It Gets Better" project in 2011, and has written on a variety of topics for Marie Claire, Elle, The Advocate, Huffington Post and XoJane.
Education
Mock pursued her higher education at the University of Hawaii, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising. Her time in university was instrumental in shaping her worldview and commitment to activism. Following her graduation, Janet’s passion for storytelling led her to pursue a career in writing and media, where she has become a change-maker in the industry.
Mock began her transition in her first year of high school, and funded her medical transition by earning money as a sex worker in her teens. At the age of fifteen, Mock was introduced to the world of sex work.
Mock says, "I went dressed up with my friends; we hung out with older girls, and when I say older girls I was 15 and some of them were 18 to 25, but they were light-years ahead of us in terms of their identities and their own transitions, of their confidence in their bodies, of proclaiming themselves to themselves and to one another.
It was deeply a space of sisterhood and socializing for me." The sex worker experience, although it brings "deep sadness", was her means of survival as a trans person of color. She played volleyball in high school, a sport she had bonded over with her childhood friend Wendi, who helped Mock express her femininity.
Mock explains that when she first met Wendi, she asked if Mock was a māhū. Mock describes māhū as "a label for those who live outside of the gender binary." She also added that her hula instructor at the time was a māhū, or trans woman. She chose her name Janet after Janet Jackson.
