Los Angeles, November 4, 2025 – Tish Hyman, a 42-year-old singer and songwriter from the Bronx, had her membership at Gold’s Gym in Los Angeles’ Beverly Center revoked following a heated confrontation with a transgender woman in the women’s locker room.
The incident, which occurred on November 3, 2025, has sparked widespread debate on social media about privacy in single-sex spaces and the impact of transgender-inclusive policies under California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act. Hyman claims that the individual, identified as Grant Kyle Freeman (who goes by Alexis), followed her into the locker room while she was undressed. This led to a verbal altercation, during which Hyman alleges she was called a “bitch.”
Hyman, who is openly gay, shared videos of the encounter on X (formerly Twitter), showing her visibly distressed as she confronted the individual and gym staff. In one clip, she can be heard shouting and crying, explaining that the person entered the space uninvited.
Other gym members reportedly intervened, escorting the transgender woman out of the area. However, gym staff allegedly sided against Hyman, citing her for causing a disturbance. They terminated her membership on the spot and called the police to remove her from the premises.
Some accounts suggest that both parties’ memberships were ultimately revoked, with staff initially escorting the transgender individual out before turning their attention to Hyman.
Hyman expressed frustration in follow-up posts, stating, “It’s really hurtful. How can you claim to be a woman, yet completely ignore how real women feel?” She also called for the installation of dedicated transgender or gender-neutral restrooms at fitness centers to prevent similar conflicts.
The videos quickly went viral, amassing over 2.5 million engagements on X, with many users rallying in support of Hyman and criticizing Gold’s Gym for prioritizing transgender access over women’s privacy. Supporters voiced their concerns in the comments, calling for a boycott of the gym chain, with one post declaring, “If you are a real woman, @GoldsGym hates you.” Others echoed Hyman’s call to “protect our daughters” in single-sex spaces.
Hyman has since launched a petition titled “Protect Women’s Spaces,” which is gaining momentum online.
Gold’s Gym has yet to issue a public response to the incident, despite mounting backlash. The Beverly Center location is reportedly operated under EōS Fitness, which acquired some Gold’s Gym franchises, but no statement has been released by either entity.
California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, allowing transgender individuals to use facilities that align with their identity, which has been cited as a factor in the gym’s policy.
While most online reactions appear to side with Hyman, the incident highlights ongoing tensions between transgender rights and women’s safety in shared spaces. Transgender advocates have not widely commented on this specific case, but broader discussions continue to emphasize the importance of inclusive policies to prevent discrimination.
Hyman, known for her music collaborations and advocacy, continues to speak out, urging women to reconsider memberships at gyms that do not prioritize their privacy.
