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Heartstopper star Bel Priestley wants to be the “best role model” she can for trans youth

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Bel Priestley has opened up about her coming out story with hopes of inspiring other trans youth.  Since 2019, the young trans talent has cultivated a passionate fanbase on social media due to her candid and lighthearted videos about her gender identity, beauty and fashion.  In August 2023, Priestley gained more recognition when she made her acting debut as Naomi on Netflix’s wholesome coming-of-age dramedy Heartstopper.  While her star continues to rise within the industry, it hasn’t always been the easiest ride for the emerging star.  In a recent op-ed…

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Drag Race star Gottmik wants to see more stories about trans men in the media

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Drag Race star Gottmik has called on the entertainment industry to include more stories about trans men. Back in 2021, the 27-year-old star made Drag Race history when she became the first-ever out transgender male contestant to compete on the long-running franchise.  During her run on season 13, the beloved queen – who goes by he/him pronouns outside of drag – won two challenges and made it all the way to the top four. Since bursting onto the scene, Gottmik has continued to use her platform to open up about…

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Elliot Page on his upcoming memoir Pageboy: “I didn’t think I could write a book”

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The Umbrella Academy star Elliot Page has opened up about writing his upcoming memoir Pageboy.  Back in February 2022, the 36-year-old talent revealed that he was working book detailing his rise to fame and eye-opening journey as a trans man.  “The memoir will delve into Page’s relationship with his body, his experiences as one of the most famous trans people in the world, and will cover mental health, assault, love, relationships, sex, and the cesspool that Hollywood can be,” the book synopsis reads (per The Associated Press).  With the highly anticipated…

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Doctor Who: Trans actor Pete MacHale joins Ncuti Gatwa for season 14

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Openly trans actor Pete MacHale has joined the upcoming season of Doctor Who. According to TV Zone, the young talent has joined the show’s 14th outing, which features Ncuti Gatwa as the titular time lord.  While details surrounding his role are scarce, MacHale’s inclusion makes him the first out trans man to star in the long-running franchise.  The new batch of episodes are also set to feature Bhav Joshi, Eilidh Loan, Miles Yekinni and Hemi Yeroham in undisclosed roles.  Shortly after the news made headlines, LGBTQ+ fans clamoured to social…

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Elliot Page shares the moment that “almost killed” him before coming out as trans

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The Umbrella Academy star Elliot Page opened up about his coming out journey and challenging career moments in a new interview. Back in 2020, the 35-year-old actor came out as trans in a heartfelt post on social media. “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot. I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life,” he wrote. Since that fateful day, Page has remained an open book…

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