Caitlyn Jenner has cleared another hurdle in her quest to officially change her identity.
Earlier this month, the 65-year old I Am Cait star filed documents in Los Angeles Country Superior Court, requesting a legal name and gender change.
On Friday, via proceedings live-streamed on TMZ, Caitlyn’s attorneys appeared in court to hear a judge approve this request; Jenner herself was not present for the hearing.
According to court documents, Jenner formally asked to be called "Caitlyn Marie Jenner," as opposed to "William Bruce Jenner" in the name and gender petition.
Furthermore, the filing states that Jenner requested that information required for the process – such as her medical history – be kept sealed.
Why? A judge also approved this motion after Jenner’s lawyer argued that the high-profile nature of the transition warrants increased privacy.
Despite broad support from the public, Caitlyn has still received plenty of "unwelcome negative attention" from private citizens during this process.
Heck, she still receive some blowback from her own family members.
Kris Jenner recently admitted to not referring to her ex-husband by her new first name, though viewers who watch I Am Cait online did see the pair recently make nice on the season finale.
Despite somewhat disappointing ratings, I Am Cait has been renewed for a second season and is expected to return in the spring with new episodes on E!
Caitlyn quietly celebrated a huge milestone in her transition by sharing a shot of her "Caitlyn" coffee cup and a beautiful bouquet of roses.
"Happy Saturday! What are your plans on this beautiful day?" Jenner wrote, showing her cup with a cheerful smiley face drawn on it.
