Bruce Jenner reportedly began his gender transition 30 years ago by taking drastic measures but then stopped the process when he began dating now-ex wife Kris Jenner in late 1990.
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Bruce actually found his own facial hair repulsive at the time, so he allegedly explored the option of reassignment surgery with Denmark doctors.
The source said Bruce was inspired by transgender tennis player Renee Richard's 1983 autobiography called Second Serve. Renee was born a man but won the right to compete as a woman in 1976.
However, Bruce put a halt on his transformation when he began dating Kris. He reportedly went as far as to get a breast reduction and put an end to his hormone injections.
Bruce and Kris ended up getting married in April 1991 and had two daughters together -- Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner -- before they divorced in December.
Bruce has six biological children and four stepkids: Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Rob Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian.
Bruce Jenner: The Interview will feature the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star discussing his transition with Diane Sawyer. In promo clips released for the special broadcast that airs Friday night on 20/20 at 9PM ET/PT on ABC, Bruce calls his journey "an emotional rollercoaster."
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