Category: Trans Representation

Articles Dylan Mulvaney LGBTQ+ News Life News TikTok Trans Trans Representation

Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney shares Facial Feminisation Surgery results

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Trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney has shared the results of the Facial Feminsation Surgery (FFS) she recently underwent. It encompasses a range of procedures which change the shape of the face to make it appear more stereotypically ‘feminine’. This can include having the hairline moved, lips and cheekbones augmented or having the chin reshaped. She recently told her 10.3 million TikTok followers that healing was “going amazing”. “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been,” she continued. In a video shared on 27 January, Mulvaney showed her face for the first time since…

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“It will be gay people next”: Munroe Bergdorf urges LGBTQ+ people to take transphobia seriously

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Munroe Bergdorf has warned that the “ramifications of transphobia” will be felt by all LGBTQ+ people unless the community comes together. The model and activist is one of the UK’s most high profile trans figures and has worked tirelessly to fight for equality in the country. In 2021, she received the GAY TIMES Honour for British Community Trailblazer and, speaking at the event a year later in November 2022, explained that she sadly “wasn’t in a good place” at the time. “I was finding my career really difficult in navigating…

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Articles Books Elliot Page LGBTQ+ Book LGBTQ+ books LGBTQ+ News Life Netflix News The Umbrella Academy Trans Trans Representation

Elliot Page reveals cover and release date of upcoming memoir Pageboy

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Elliot Page has shared new details about his highly anticipated memoir, Pageboy, which is set to be released in 2023. “Writing a book has come up a few times over the years, but it never felt right and quite frankly, it didn’t feel possible,” the 35-year-old wrote on Instagram on 5 December. “I could barely sit still, let alone focus long enough to complete such a task. “At last, I can be with myself, in this body. So, I’ve written a book about my story.” The Umbrella Academy star further…

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Articles Jeremy Corbyn LGBTQ+ News Life Nadia Whittome MP News Queer Britain Trans Trans Awareness Week Trans Representation

Trans Awareness Week: What have politicians and organisations said so far?

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Trans Awareness Week is in full swing and celebrities and politicians alike have been sharing their support for trans people. Jeremy Corbyn, MP for Islington North and former Leader of the Labour Party, tweeted: “The resilience of trans people in the face of endless marginalisation is an inspiration to us all. “This #TransAwarenessWeek, let’s empower trans communities in their struggle for justice, and celebrate their strength and joy. “There is no debate: trans rights are human rights.” Nadia Whittome, MP for Nottingham East, posed with a trans pride flag emblazoned…

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Articles Culture Grammys GRAMMYs 2023 Kim Petras LGBTQ+ Music News LGBTQ+ News Music News Sam Smith Trans Trans Representation Unholy

GRAMMYs: Kim Petras gets first nomination for Sam Smith collaboration

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Kim Petras has received her first GRAMMY nomination for her collaboration with Sam Smith, Unholy, in the category of best pop duo or group performance. The song was first teased by the stars on TikTok before its release on 22 September. It quickly became a Billboard Hot 100 number one, making Kim the first openly trans woman to reach that top spot, and Sam Smith the first out non-binary person. Kim has spoken about her hopes for more trans people to be recognised and respected in the music industry. “I…

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Articles Culture Dead End: Paranormal Park Films Hollywood LGBTQ+ News Marvel Cinematic Universe News Television Trans Representation Zach Barack

Marvel actor Zach Barack calls for more trans representation in the MCU

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Dead End: Paranormal Park star Zach Barack has called on Marvel to include better trans representation in their films and TV shows. Over the last few years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has slowly introduced LGBTQ+ characters within its major releases after receiving pushback from queer fans. In 2021, the MCU welcomed its first major LGBTQ+ character as they confirmed Tom Hiddleston’s beloved Asgardian trickster, Loki, identifies as bisexual. Marvel Studios later introduced their first-ever gay superhero in Eternals with Brian Tyree Henry’s Phastos, who also shared a passionate kiss with…

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Articles Brazil Duda Salabert Erika Hilton LGBTQ+ News Life News Trans Trans Representation

Brazil elects two openly trans women to congress for first time in history

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Brazil has elected its first two openly transgender women, Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert, to congress in a historic vote on 2 October. Both have promised to fight for LGBTQ+ rights after easily winning a place in the chamber of deputies. “We are going to get off the street corners, we are going to get out of jails, we are going to get off crack corners and prostitution and start to think about public policies and legislation,” Hilton, a Black trans woman, said after the outcome was announced. “Our mandate…

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Articles Culture Doctor Who Heartstopper LGBTQ+ News MTV Munroe Bergdorf Netflix News Queerpiphany Tayce Trans Trans Representation Yasmin Finney

Heartstopper’s Yasmin Finney: ‘I’m happy I get to be the representation I never had’

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Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney opened up about why the character of Elle Argent felt like it “was created” just for her and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation. The 19-year-old discussed her trailblazing role on the Netflix series during an appearance on Queerpiphany with Tayce and Munroe Bergdorf. The award-nominated digital series sees the two hosts sit down with a number of LGBTQ+ stars to discuss the iconic pop culture moments that shaped their queer experiences. “The first time I did see a televised black trans-girl was you [Munroe] and that…

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Articles Culture Elliot Page LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV Netflix News Television The Umbrella Academy Trans Trans Representation

Elliot Page “proud” of how The Umbrella Academy handled character’s transition

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Elliot Page said he is “proud” of how The Umbrella Academy handled his character’s transition in the third season. The actor came out as trans and non-binary in December 2020 and has since used his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. It was initially reported that his character would not be rewritten as trans, though it was later confirmed that his real life transition would be reflected in Number Seven/Viktor Hargreeves. “When we first talked about it, [showrunner Steve Blackman] seemed really excited about incorporating it into the show,” Page…

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Articles Culture Disney Disney Plus Hollywood LGBTQ+ News LucasFilm Movies News Talisa Garcia Television Trans trans actress Trans Representation

Talisa Garcia “honoured” to be first trans actress cast by Disney in Lucasfilm production

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Talisa Garcia has made history as the first openly transgender person to be cast by Disney in a Lucasfilm production. Willow is set to follow a princess who assembles a party to help her on a quest to find her twin brother. It will be a TV spin-off of the 1980s film starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley, among others. Garcia is set to star in a small speaking role as a Queen and the mother to Tony Revolori’s character who goes on the quest, Deadline reported. She…

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