'Don't get in the girls way...not any more!' Caitlyn Jenner says she is ready to take the spotlight away from her five daughters

Published: 20:14 EST, 9 December 2015 | Updated: 20:23 EST, 9 December 2015

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She has been dipping her toe in the limelight since revealing herself as Caitlyn Jenner.

And now Caitlyn Jenner says she is ready to take on some of the most famous women on the planet - her daughters.

The 'I Am Cait' star - who was known as Bruce Jenner before undergoing a gender transition - spoke out in an interview with Time, where she was named on the shortlist of Person of the Year.

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Time to shine: In an interview with Time Magazine, Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce) 66, joked that she's ready to steal the spotlight from the women in her family

The father to Kendall and Kylie Jennerm and stepfather to Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian joked: 'Do you know how many boring photos I've taken in my life? 'Just stand in the background. Don’t get in the girls’ way. Stand waaaay in the back. Not anymore.'

The 66-year-old former Olympian also opened up about her hopes for the transgender community.

She added: 'I want to make a positive impact on this community and on the world. This happens all over the world, and it’s something almost nobody understands ...'

Confessions: The former Olympian also opened up about her hopes for the transgender community

Tears all around: Meanwhile, Caitlyn previously admitted she "cried a little bit" when she officially changed her name

Looking back: The reality star talked about his days as a man. 'Bruce was a good guy, did a lot of good things, raised a tremendous family and wonderful kids. But I just couldn't play that game any longer,' he said

'There are so many issues for trans people. There’s a lot of work to be done. I am so excited about the future, and hopefully I can have an impact in opening up this conversation.'

Meanwhile, Caitlyn previously admitted she 'cried a little bit' when she officially changed her name.

She shared: 'Yesterday was significant, because my name and gender change came through. Holy c**p. Here we are - honestly never knowing if this day would ever come. In some ways, it's a little sad.

'Bruce was a good guy, did a lot of good things, raised a tremendous family and wonderful kids. But I just couldn't play that game any longer. I actually cried a little bit about it. I was on the golf course, off playing by myself. It was very exciting, but such a head trip.'

Someone else: The father of five revealed he received his official 'name and gender change'

Woman of the year: Although Caitlyn -formerly known as Bruce- was among eight finalists for TIME magazine's 2015 Person of the Year, it was revealed that Angela Merkel was the victor

Although Caitlyn -formerly known as Bruce- was among eight finalists for the magazine's 2015 Person of the Year, it was revealed that Angela Merkel was the victor.

The German chancellor is the first woman to hold that title of office.

The father of five was nominated alongside the world's most talked about people including Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, ISIS terrorist leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, president and dictator of Iran Hassan Rouhani, Black Lives Matter activists, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, and president and dictator of Russia Vladimir Putin.