Erika Christensen

Growing up, I was a bit of a tomboy; feminine things took a while to find their place in my world. But diamonds made me understand the magic and beauty of jewelry.

American Actress

Isla Fisher

I was raised as a tomboy with boys, and I never really feel like myself when I am really dolled up at premieres and showbiz events.

Australian Actress

Sofia Richie

I have a tough personality but then have a very soft side to me. I'm kind of a tomboy, but I throw it together with girly pieces.

American Celebrity

Paul Walker

I like a woman that's capable and at the same time feminine. I admire tomboy qualities but with a feminine touch.

American Actor

Mary J. Blige

I've been a tomboy my whole life. But then you get older, you get married, you soften up.

American Musician

Yvonne Orji

I grew up with three older brothers, so I'm very much a tomboy in real life.

Nigerian Actress

Alexis Knapp

I was raised with three bothers, no sisters. I've always been a tomboy.

Nina Dobrev

In my day-to-day life, I'm kind of a tomboy. I like being comfortable.

Canadian Actress

Charlotte Flair

I've played sports, and I've been a tomboy my whole life.

American Athlete

Kriti Sanon

Indian Actress

Refers to girls preferring activities or behaviors culturally associated with boys.

Gender Norms

Can be a neutral description without intending to offend or insult.

Not Insulting

Being a tomboy doesn't imply anything about a girl's gender identity.

Not Gender Identity

Describing a woman's masculine appearance or fashion choices.

Masculine Appearance

Can be offensive or outdated when discussing sexual orientation or identity.

Possible Offense

A tomboy doesn't necessarily identify as lesbian; avoid assumptions.

Not Always Lesbian

 I'm raising a little girl, and she has a little tomboy in her, which by the way is a terrible thing to call a girl. What that basically is saying is, those traits that define you, they're not really yours, they're just on loan to you for a little while from boys. But do you know how much grief she's going to take in her life

Bring on the female...

 it was okay to do things no matter what I had an older brother and a younger brother and I was one of the boys if you will tomboy if you will although my mother did say when I was a teenager

Tomboy