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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Chelsea Ritschel

Grandfather learns to apply makeup in holiday advert celebrating trans acceptance: ‘Absolutely beautiful’

Diageo

People are praising a viral holiday commercial as the “best ad of the year” for its heartwarming depiction of the relationship between a grandfather and his transgender granddaughter.

The ad, which was created by global drink brand Diageo for its J&B Rare Scotch whisky, was released in Spain, and follows an elderly man who begins to secretly teach himself how to apply makeup.

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