I agree with Ms. Cox...a POSE actor should be at this table

@MrCallDesigns

5 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@mariobras1915

5 жыл бұрын

At the time of the roundtable there wasn't, but Tracey Lysette has been in 2 episodes of Pose by now.

@BlackNella

5 жыл бұрын

first thing I said when I saw the composition of the table.

@oluchioluwaseyi9950

4 жыл бұрын

but why,,i think the people at the table represents really well.

@chinikalanina

4 жыл бұрын

Tranvestite blonde comrfisn

LOL Laverne read the producers for NOT having anyone from POSE there LOLOL GOOD

@wren223

3 жыл бұрын

What's wild is Trace Lysette had a whole guest spot 😭

@kp-mp8tm

Жыл бұрын

Laverne asking for ballroom girls like Trace Isn’t a deemed Icon in our community!

They need to do this same thing, but with disabled actors.

@can_you_guess_my_new_username

5 жыл бұрын

very true

@DeathOfARockStar

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, they should.

@jeanamari4_7

5 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!! I was such a huge supporter and fan of the show Speechless which starred actor Micah Fowler, hopefully that will open the door for other shows and movies.

@kathybramley5609

4 жыл бұрын

All the people getting so surprised will have a heart attack if they follow the conversation on disabled twitter. Follow a range of bread-tube people. Look up some disabled actors and follow them.

@JordanJSparks

4 жыл бұрын

yes!!

Thank you for not having Caitlyn Jenner. Also Laverne is stunning wow

@jacobsino

5 жыл бұрын

well Caitlyn isn't an actress so why would they

@Bradley7708

5 жыл бұрын

yea glad she wasnt either

@jordynarielle8812

5 жыл бұрын

She's not even an actor?

@shb7669

5 жыл бұрын

jordyn arielle some brands would try it regardless 😪😪

@BeGlamourlicious

5 жыл бұрын

Caitlyn is privileged her experience as an transgender woman don’t show the reality of the transgender community.

I remember Laverne living in the same low-income housing building (Prince George) in NYC for years. And every so often I would see her in the elevator and would always seem cheerful- even singing at times. It's nice to know that someone was working hard and got an opportunity like that to shine. There are so many of the same stories in the building ( of course, everywhere else in the world) as I know many who are still trying to work. Good stuff.

Adding Janet Mock to this round table would have been amazing!

This is the first roundtable I've watched all the way through without missing a beat, and i'm not even trans. I just love representation; race, sexuality, gender identity, intersectionality, everything! love it!

@CreaOneTive

5 жыл бұрын

esthatee Same here and ultimately being more aware and informed is the most effective way to continue the conversation. This round table is so enlightening. Im right there with you sister!

@inspire734

5 жыл бұрын

@@urbinxx Sad to say that it is spirits and demon spirits that influence these people to wreck their bodies. 70% of the population have spirit attachments unaware. I can help them through hypnosis. We get to the bottom of it, the real cause. Everyone has a Higher Self Being that monitors them while the spirit is in the body. They can tell us the reason a person is wanting a sex change. Most of the time myself and others have found spirit possession involved. Sadly after they have wrecked their body and spent a lot of money doing so, they regret having done it. Vagina's are too short and they have no feeling, they say. Don't have to tell you about a penis. I saw one picture and it looked like Frankenstein. Once you have wrecked the body, the demon or other spirit leaves. Then the person is left wondering why they went through the surgery. Your mentality will always be the sex you are born with. People trying to change the words and scramble them for everyone, need kicked in the teeth. People need to fight back on that one. Men trying to act like women, does not work. It looks rediculous. The manerisms and whole 9 yards are not natural. They look like freaks. No matter that you are on that side and for it, the truth is there. It is against the creator for either sex to put on the garments of the other sex and pretend they are the opposite to the one they are born, between the legs people. No matter what you say, you can not change that. What the Bible means is that you are not to put on the persona of the opposite sex and pretend you are. A lot fool the masses and get men to marry the tranny men. I know two who's husbands do not know they are married to men. I love to help people, but do not agree with this mess. You need to have the spirits removed people before you wreck yourself. There is a Judgement, I have been told by the Higher Self. With in 25 years Lord Enki/God is taking over the throne and will deal with everyone. Satan and his minions are done for. What they have done to you people who feel the need for the change is diabolical. It is an injustice to humanity and they will pay for it. the famous celebs are not really trans. They have both chromosomes inside them. The egg is messed with. the fertilized egg is sexed then given the opposite chrom. The person is then born with both Duel Chrom. DC. It is different then people out here doing it. But they are hiding behind you guys. It is Satan's plan. It is his race of people with the DC's You out here only have the one chrom. His wicked demons influence you to destroy your bodies. It is not your fault. I have nothing against most of you out here. It is the celebs I have problem with. Pretending they are beautiful women. Ugly old men.

@Ian-dn6ld

5 жыл бұрын

Racialization is an institution created at a time when people who looked different were divided to suggest they were another species/group of human. An other. Even in some science books you see "race" instead of species. There is one human race. We all are of diverse ethnicities (culture and not even tied to genetics) and diverse genetic backgrounds with bits and pieces designed to survive best in certain regions/climates of the world. Most of everyone alive is mixed and that is nothing new. Please idc what other term you use tbh, but please find other words even if you have to say "people of different colors. (even light-skinned (white) is a very light brown color). Racialization is division. Please stop it.

@beers1968

5 жыл бұрын

You've said it beautifully. ❤❤❤

@Ian-dn6ld

5 жыл бұрын

๖Donnie๖ ๖Campbell๖ im pretty sure you can’t always tell if a person is trans based on their facial structure... some people naturally have more testosterone shaping their bones as they grow than others. Also that’s a picture of Beyoncé.

It never occurred to me that there are subliminal implications related to a male vs female casting of transgender characters. I'm glad this was brought up.

Jen Richards is not being complimented enough people! She's so active and intelligent!

All you need to do is read the comments on videos like these and you'll understand why positive representation and normalisation of trans people is so important

@rozlynrose8520

5 жыл бұрын

toria484 no need to answer to shadows mama remember we are the sun 🌞 people that try’s to belittle other humans have something within themselves that needs fixing you are part of the light workers thank you for that 🌹🌹🌹🌞🌞🌞🌞#lethereblight

@butterflykisses2552

5 жыл бұрын

@@LeeroyShimada False quit echoing false information in an attempt to attack and invalidate trans ppl.

@butterflykisses2552

5 жыл бұрын

@@LeeroyShimada you're In formation is false you moron! And I know the big mouth moronic right wing commentators you got it from! Guy wears a yamaka for one.

@EdaliaDayCreative

5 жыл бұрын

I really like your answer rozlyn rose, not joining in with the pointless discussion, just pointing out the struggle people who object to everything must be facing.

@rozlynrose8520

5 жыл бұрын

Edward Day compassion is something that only people who has enough love in their heart to share can understand us ♥️♥️♥️♥️it’s ok not everyone is awake in this world 🌹🌹🌹 hope you have a great weekend

I'm not trans, don't know any either, but this was interesting. I've learned a lot. Usually I'm not a fan of people who talk a lot at round tables but Lavern is a great conversationalist, and it makes a difference when the rest at the table seem shy and not as wordy. This roundtable even got me to change my thoughts on Scarlett Johansson playing trans; I see their side now.

@redrooster3420

5 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you watched this video. As a trans person, this comment means a lot to me. :)

@IWantToMature85

5 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t change your opinion for others. You have a mind to think for yourself.

@IWantToMature85

5 жыл бұрын

Just because they feel bad about people’s perceptions of them doesn’t make it right for others to change their perception just to make them happy. A trans woman previously was a man so they shouldn’t get mad if people see them as one. The body even functions like a males. I’m not trying to hate. I’m just speaking about facts.

@mcook6005

5 жыл бұрын

Zechariah Cameron Empathy and involves listening to people's firsthand experiences and creating informed opinions. Not listening just leads to ignorance.

@vxqqqq

5 жыл бұрын

@zecharia cameron You can change your perception if you care. The women and men sitting at this table ARE women and men. They feel it, accept it and know it with every single fiber of their being... it matters not some physical characteristic(s) they may or may not have been born with. It's like sunshowers -uncommon as they may be, they exist... always have always will. There is tremendous variation in human kind... in all life. It is a hallmark of the vast majority of life on this planet. So again, they know who they are and you can too. "Who" is the key word... not "what". Human life is complex... accept it or throw yourself off a cliff...

I could listen to Laverne talk all day.

@catchingbird1

5 жыл бұрын

Storm Bey same

@cocoshenel

5 жыл бұрын

I know she's very passionate but she kind of took over the discussion.

@YeurM0m

5 жыл бұрын

Mr H9736 and your mother dropped you as a child

@goawayaway

5 жыл бұрын

Coco Shenel I agree. I really wanted to hear more from everyone else.

@cocoshenel

5 жыл бұрын

blurryface I think she feels, with the exception of Chaz that she's the most well known, so she took over. Or maybe that's her personality. I enjoyed listening to the lady with the long brown hair. Wanted to hear about the others more because I've never heard of them.

Just want to tell all the actors THANK YOU for doing this and for the edification on your experiences. You are all really well spoken, and as I don't have anyone I know who is trans I know I have gained some insight thanks to you all. Greatly appreciated by a CIS (had to Google that!) female.

There are a lot more, but they are hidden

@JUSTIN-ry4dn

3 жыл бұрын

See Dr Michelle Cretella and share it!!! if you love ❤️ to HEL!!

@charliefrost9983

3 жыл бұрын

Yes let’s start with the Kardashian family the Jenner sister are born males, their mother sacrificed their gender for fame.

@pm6796

3 жыл бұрын

So when is Beyonce revealing she is Transwoman....

@galaxykate_

3 жыл бұрын

@@pm6796... and Jessica Alba, Julia Robert's, Kristen Stewart, Emma Watson, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston, Mayim Bialik, Sandra Bullock, Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Reese Whiterspoon, Gisele Bundchen, Keira Knightley. Katie Holmes... These were females instead: Leonardo Di Caprio, Ben Affleck , Keanu Reeves, Tobey Mcguire, Josh Hartnett, Ryan Reynolds, Freddie Prinze, Justin Bieber... Just to name a few.

@akisok0311

3 жыл бұрын

@@galaxykate_ NOT THIS DUMB CONSPIRACY

Transgenders need to come together and get their own production company & studio and start writing & filming their own films, nobody can tell their story better than them, they have enough writers, actors, models, make up/hair artist, designer/stylist and entertainers within the transgender community that they can pull this off, they will never get the roles they feel they deserve in Hollywood

I am not trans nor do I have much to relate to this conversation with, but I am in love with this conversation. All so intelligent and eloquent. Mind blown!

@vbplayer50

6 ай бұрын

What a wonderful comment. I agree, it was informative and what an amazing panel.

Gosh when she said she’s living w aids , that broke my heart. Gives me hope for someone I know that she’s been living w it for 40 years

@bethlehembabayemi4670

4 жыл бұрын

I see Jewelz you mean hiv not Aid’s

I’m watching this while recovering from Top Surgery. It’s so amazing to just watch a group of trans people having a conversation together. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

@mmjkk

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the rest of your recovery and your continuing future as the person you were born to be!

@none4530

5 жыл бұрын

congrats dude

@Bonbon-C

5 жыл бұрын

Congrats Sir Weissman =)

@SirGeorgioRichy

5 жыл бұрын

Amen, get well soon! Congrats 🙏

@Amaraisabella91

5 жыл бұрын

Good Luck with your recovery. #transisbeautiful

That moment between Trace and Alexandra at 50:47, wow. So much emotion and unsaid words shared between them. Kind off overwhelmed me. It's so easy to look at people on our screens and forget they're... people. Who go through hardships and pain. This really just... hit me in the chest. Feel like they really let us see something special there.

Hi I am in my early 40s discovered that I am also transgender. Started taking HRT about 10 days ago and now 26 days without a cigarette now. I spent a year really soul searching for answers. I got access to my pre HRT Blood work and was amazed that according to the average Male estridol which ends up being 40pictograms/Litre I registered at 120 pictograms/Litre which surely explains alot. I actually have been amazed that after the first couple days I actually started feeling happier than I have ever been my whole life and also I dont let the things that used to bother me seem to be dismissed without another thought. I am very excited I decided to take that first step I really cant wait to see where this adventure takes me. Thanks for your inspiring journeys they've helped me also.

@DKLA1220

5 жыл бұрын

Jayee C I’m proud of you I love you and congratulations

@t.kstudios4387

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing. Wishing you all the best on your journey

@xanlysphynx8839

4 жыл бұрын

Jayee C so have u decided if ur gonna be a man or a women or be both?

@glojackson4899

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations ❤️

@chickennuggets5452

4 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

Chaz really reflects his mother Cher in that he is completely progressive in life and a powerful spokesperson, but out of step with the "correct" opinions to have. He is who he is. Of all the explanations of why trans performers should play trans roles I find Laverne's the most compelling: she gets the central argument of acting as an act of imagination, but she feels that our political reality supersedes "drama." A fascinating conversation all around.

@SHEvans

5 жыл бұрын

It would be more impressive if Chaz told the truth which is that he was born male and his parents inverted him (watch Chaz on the old sonny and Cher shows - shoulders are WAAAY wider than the hips and walks like a boy totally - at 3 years of age or whatever he was) - and Cher was born male - but he won't talk about that I am sure. These people act like they are a minority in Hellywood - when all of the A list actors are inverted, and they know it. So fake.

@dogsandyoga1743

5 жыл бұрын

@@SHEvans coo-coo, coo-coo...

@jaeshasway

4 жыл бұрын

Lily Taylor Cher was pregnant on her TV show way back in the day. How old are you? 17, 19? Stop drinking the idiot juice. 🤨

Thank you for hosting this! I am grateful that these folks are willing to share their experiences and that we can all grow and learn.

Never heard of Alexandra Billings before and now I'm interested.

@simulationdisruptor6033

5 жыл бұрын

Courtney she teaches theatre at my college and I got to see her sing and tell her story in a production last year on campus. Amazing voice!!

@carriemaxwell417

5 жыл бұрын

She's wonderful. I got to meet her after a performance here in Chicago and our conversation was fantastic.

@possiblymaybe83

5 жыл бұрын

she's in transparent, and she's absolutely fantastic

@caldehh

5 жыл бұрын

I got introduced to her via How to Get Away with Murder (1st season). Wonderful

@cdwag6

5 жыл бұрын

My favourite part of the series & her showcase episode my favourite episode

I can't take my eyes off of Trace Lysette

@lenab447

4 жыл бұрын

She is absolutely gorgeous!!!

@LeeoGoneWild

4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know a trans woman that looked like her was in Hollywood... I’m just so shocked with her beauty

@ker_possible

4 жыл бұрын

I literally feel like giving up as a woman when I see her.

@edherr2073

4 жыл бұрын

@@lenab447 Indeed she is,sexiest woman in Hollywood.

@adliadadliad4096

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

Thanks for putting together this fantastic roundtable. As cis, I want to hear more about the trans experience *from trans people* so that as an educated ally, I can point others to this resource. Thanks again for providing it.

@sister1976

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed, I feel the same!

Brilliant! I'm constantly pausing this to Google what this or that thing they are talking about is! As a CIS (?) female I really appreciate this opportunity to learn about these issues. So thanks for doing this.

@IWantToMature85

5 жыл бұрын

Deborah Walker they say something and you automatically feel guilty. You need to be strong.

@DeborahWalkerXOXO

5 жыл бұрын

@@IWantToMature85 I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean. I don't feel guilty about anything, it's just nice to learn. Not wanting to upset someone isn't about negating guilt, it's about how you want someone to feel after they interact with you. I don't feel guilty about being ignorant of something. If this has happened to you don't feel bad about it, it was an opportunity to learn and even the most cringeworthy lessons are valuable. I should know! I do at least one stupid thing a day!

@DeborahWalkerXOXO

5 жыл бұрын

@Virtual Insanityxx I'm afraid I may never grasp all these terms because humans aren't labels. But I don't agree that being transgender etc isn't real. There's science behind it. And, I believe, religion. It's my own conclusion, so bear with me. God made us all perfectly, exactly. He made some of us gay and some of us straight. He made some of us in myriad other configurations. For a purpose. To deny a person who is gay or trans or whatever, is to deny God. Why? When he teaches us he doesn't teach us with unicorns and rainbows. He breaks stuff down. He tests our mettle. All of us. Do we truly love our neighbour as ourselves? Can we truly forgive? Do we trust in Him and His plan? We, as the people outside of the experience of being different in a particular way, are being challenged. Can you accept? Can you love? Can you respect? At it's base, can you tolerate? Judge not lest ye be judged. Sorry to get all preachy. But I deeply believe our ability to accept others as they are is our spiritual, human duty. Even if you don't believe in God, I believe it to be true. The lesson isn't, for me, 'these people are wrong, deny them'. The lesson for me is; how does this challenge me and why? How is God trying to perfect me by making me think? Those who resist these messages experience anger and pain. That isn't God's plan. He wants the best for all of us. If that means a lesson hurts then so be it. Growing hurts. He wants our souls big, open, joyous. I apologise, I get quite passionate about this. Closet Christian!

@DeborahWalkerXOXO

5 жыл бұрын

@2manynegativewaves thank you, you're too kind

@teetalksthereal

5 жыл бұрын

Wtf is a CIS?? That's the problem the ruling class has people so fucked up in the head we have to find alternative names to what we really are. If You were born with balls and a ding a ling you're a man. If you were born with a vagina you're a female. If you were born with both something in the environment fucked your mother up before you were born.

Laverne Cox is so incredibly articulate.

@tave4205

4 жыл бұрын

Jenny Sieck are you saying that everyone else at the table is inarticulate?

@reggeesexpressions

4 жыл бұрын

Because she’s a racist

@adoreme4245

4 жыл бұрын

overly articulate*

Variety, this roundtable is as incredible as it is necessary. Thank you so much for this!

I absolutely love that this was put together. There is a great range of perspectives and they had a great conversation. The host was amazing too- he just let them talk and cut in with some great conversation starters.

"Look who's President, the person who's President right now, this man, with the hair." - Love it!

This is such a good round table interview. So much nuance conversation going on here.

This is so educating! Enjoyed listening to everyone's perspective at the roundtable.

Thank you for this roundtable. I love all of these talented, intelligent, successfully actors and actresses. The exposure and opportunity they've had made me want to be a bigger ally everyday. Now we need more.

@suberinacooperjohnson6544

3 жыл бұрын

Great discussion

The best roundtable so far, all of the people here are more articulate (especially Alexandra Billings) than any actor, actress I've heard from hollywood

Fantastic! First Roundtable I have ever watched straight through! Fascinating, intelligent and thought provoking conversation. Thank you.

This was one of the greatest Roundtable talks I have ever seen. It was so educational as well as personal in so many ways. I am a black cisgendered woman and I can totally relate or empathize to what everyone was saying. Of course I follow Laverne Cox and love her to death however now that I have been introduced to the rest of the people I will look into the work your doing and follow you as well. I definitely support you guys but I have started to go to my school board education meetings and try to bring attention to the issues as well because I think that our kids be it trans, black, or female should not go through any unnecessary pain and hardships that they are doing right now! Thank you for being brave and courageous and living in your truth some of America does appreciate it and values all of you!😍🤗

@ninalee8705

Жыл бұрын

Awww so sweet thank u for supporting the Trans movement and 😙😙🥰

This is the realest roundtable Variety has ever had. And I'm here for every minute of it.

this is the most intelligent conversation I've heard about the trans experience. kudos!

Nothing but ❤️ 🙏🏾👍🏾💪🏾👊🏾😘👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 for this video. I'm a 50 year old cisgender, heterosexual woman who was literally in the trenches in the LGBTQ community and supported, advocated and literally fought dudes for gay bashing my friends ( Waaaayyyy before it was considered PC ) I was part of the Ball's here in SF ( which was predominantly people of color ) starting at 11, as a stylist, makeup artist etc.! My career was in the Beauty and Fashion industry. I've lost so many of my friends to ignorance, violence and AIDS. So I applaud this video and conversation, its about damn time!!!👍🏾😎 Well, looks like you all have truly arrived, ladies and gentlemen!!! STRANGÉ, Ms.Cox.....Much LOVE 💃🏽😘

Chaz is rich and privileged and his dad is literally cher so his experience is so different to others

@katarinagarza6057

2 жыл бұрын

that doesn't make his experience different from other trans men and women, at the end of the day he transitioned, he went through it and he went through it publicly so he doesn't even have the privilege of living stealth. what's the point of this comment?

@journalblog9144

2 жыл бұрын

Cher is such a man

@englishlady8863

2 жыл бұрын

Last I heard Cher is a Female.

What I particularly love about this roundtable is how articulate and eloquent everyone is. Instead of angry rants and finger pointing, this is a constructive conversation with great examples, backstories. I found this to be super informative and educational. I am very excited about the work trans professionals are doing in the field of entertainment by telling their stories. I mean , for example Orange is the New black, how much cooler, deeper and and more interesting the series has become with Sophia's character? She's the only reason I watched the series to be honest. What I would love to see in the future is more LGBT stories and material presented in the horror and thriller genres. I'm a big horror fan and the genre has started to outlive itself with fewer and fewer exciting plots and stories. I think that LGBT is an untapped wealth of information and ideas for that genre alone. I'm definitely excited for the future of entertainment with such talent now being more prevalent and vocal in the industry. On a separate note, I think that Trace Lysette could easily play in a biopic of one of the Italian cinema's stars (Gina Lollobrigida, Sophia Lauren or Anna Magnani), she has that glamourous Mediterranean flair.

Great conversation and all of these people are so articulate. The world needs to hear this.

Im glad this round table happened, everyone is so smart. Also, I want Lavern to read all my Audibles books from now on, she would kill it!!!!

@komukamasylvia3893

5 жыл бұрын

Gabriela Lamberti gfy

this was such a great panel to watch. What a great well spoken group of strong women and men. People of color and all walks of life come together to talk about such important topics. Absolutely love! Love this community. We have so much to offer to the world! Let's let it shine!

i didn't know how necessary it was for me to see/hear this discussion....until i watched. thank you

I actually learned a lot from this video. Thanks Variety!

This was an awesome discussion! Need to have more discussions like this!

so refreshing to see such vulnerably honest with such an interesting subject. I was glued to this conversation. I'm a senior gay man and I've always been open yet not really understanding of the trans experience. Gr8 vlog.

Oh my God, I love Variety's Roundtable. I like how the host lend them like only two or three times and everything else was just them going off each others points and opinions, It was so free,

Everybody wants & deserves to tell their stories.

@completely_snatched8687

5 жыл бұрын

Derek Fisher your a delusional idiot who clearly has a fucked up grip on reality

@grond348

5 жыл бұрын

@Derek Fischer basically you‘re saying that if you want to be accepted you are not allowed to change?

@yany3xkkrenii144

5 жыл бұрын

Derek Fisher Trans people accept themselves though.

@yany3xkkrenii144

5 жыл бұрын

๖Donnie๖ ๖Campbell๖ Nope! The Bible doesn't even mention trans people at all.

@yany3xkkrenii144

5 жыл бұрын

๖Donnie๖ ๖Campbell๖ Good thing there aren't any men laying with other men in this video.

This roundtable is powerful, inspiring and truly needed!! I'm so grateful to you Variety for giving the space for all these incredible people in the industry to have a roundtable and talk about what is needed for positive trans representation.

Thanks to Alexandra Billings for spelling out what a genuine apology looks like, especially in this context. And to Variety. If I were teaching acting, this round table would be required material.

Heart breaking and also amazing fierceness in the room Thankyou

I wanna see Laverne Cox in a good drama or thriller.

@grandmofftarkin7914

5 жыл бұрын

Mstrendbender I believe they said "good".

@georgehudson5019

5 жыл бұрын

I don't 🤷

Variety - keep the roundtable going, this was excellent!

An excellent round table talk. I learned so much about the trans community. Kudos to Laverne and Chaz & the rest of the panel made excellent points.

I watched Transform me. I missed that show when they stopped airing. At the time I was'nt transitioning yet and it inspired me. I had the idea of transitioning so hidden deep down inside me that it was difficult to fully see myself as trans. I always held on to that inspiration. Everytime I discovered a new transwoman it grew stronger and stronger. The first time I actually saw a Transwoman in social media that was more relatable it fueled me into educating myself and find out out the steps I had to take to get to where I am now. That Transwoman was Carmen Carrera ❤

I trust this KZread Comment finds you in good spirits. My name is Siya Hlongwa a transgender woman from Johannesburg South Africa. First, I appreciate Variety facilitating this profoundly informative Round Table discussion on what it really means to be a transgender person in Hollywood. Laverne Cox raised an important point with her reference to the 'Pose' series, which was a highlight in the chronicles of trans-representation in media content within the 4th and 5th industrial revolutions. In Africa, many countries are still transphobic and representation is minimal if at all. South Africa is more trans-inclusive in terms of legislation yet implementation and the lack of social cohesion is still very much a strong negative factor. Transgender representation is written, directed and facilitated by cisgender persons in 99% of mainstream content, which means transgender persons have limited access to representation and the few opportunities are directed by cis production staff, many of whom are unsupportive and find transgender persons laughable. I base this reflection on my own experience as a transgender woman who has a strong history in the radio and film industry. Enter exhibit A, one of the Top ranking television shows in South Africa hosts annual auditions titled 'Presenter Search on 3 | Episode 3 | Durban Auditions'. I entered in 2015 and all the panel judges were amused by my transgender identity and edited out my audition only showing the end segment where I was asked to sing which did not show my abilities as a presenter to the general public. When you watch this clip you will also note that the whole clip seems to poke fun at the contestants with a particularly transphobic and homophobic colouring. Employ the following link to view the clip I refer to kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHl8rK2omMK7aZM.html. I am visible at 15:14 / 49:36 into the clip. My acting skills and ability to articulate myself is presentable on screen and I have since read for a significant role in a short film titled 'Bruise' shot as a web series for a non-profit run by transgender persons. Follow the link to view this short film when I read for the role of Busi. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKmbppmagKXYfZs.html This film was not released in mainstream media and this is an example of the lack of will power in the cisgender dominated media broadcasting control of content and production as well as representation in South Africa. Trans representation is generally tokenism with the aim to tick boxes and create the illusion of representation which is still very much restricted and controlled by cis folk as I referred to above. I have faith that change is possible and hope that one day I can witness my career absent of discriminatory misrepresentation and hope to one-day access international platforms of a similar light. After years of homelessness, rape trauma and discrimination due to my gender identity, access to the economy has been a challenge despite my university qualifications and specialised training. Again thank you Variety and all the speakers Laverne Cox, Chaz Bono, Alexandra Billings, Brian Michael, Jen Richards and Trace Lysette for contributing and making this amazing conversation possible. Please do support my KZread content where I talk about my life lessons, hold conversations about life as a transgender woman in South Africa as well as entertain through music playing a guitar solo. Follow the links to view the said content.kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6iAuZiYoN2Tg6w.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/Znt5xJelhZzMdpM.html Kind regards Siya Hlongwa aka @theofficialsiya on TWTR (Using my mother's google ID in her memory)

The one that was on pose seems to have an attitude 🤷🏽‍♀️ I found her statement about trans of color getting more roles interesting like there is no white privilege in lgbtq community

@-Epiphany

5 жыл бұрын

Yh I caught a little shady truth thrown at Laverne

@ruarrow2843

4 жыл бұрын

as a white trans person, i found that completely inappropriate of her and nearly stopped watching. my family is primarily latinx and asian and i've seen firsthand the advantages the color of my skin has given me in this world. despite my LGBTQ status, i DO still have privileges and it helps no one to pretend otherwise. i'm shocked i had to scroll this far down to see a comment about it, so thank you.

@shisco05

4 жыл бұрын

Ru Arrow and thank you for acknowledging the privilege

@CBrown-gb2dj

4 жыл бұрын

I thought see waa stating that trans ppl of color has been givin more publicity and exposure than the white trans lately......

@thotcrimez4252

4 жыл бұрын

She pressed.

What a wonderful discussion and a talented group of artists. I look forward to more of these conversations with marginalized artists, it should be an ongoing series.

I am actually an open trans women in high school (not to my parents though bc I'm still of color lol) and I do Theatre they are supper supportive and they want to cast me in female roles in the future bc I'm only a sophomore at the moment which I love because i am a mezzo soprano and a belter which is a blessing for me.. and when I saw all these trans actors & actresses getting opportunities in acting I knew that I would 2 my dream is Broadway but I definitely wanna be like Ms.Lupone and branch out sweetie lmbo this is so insporational and has made me so freaking happy with my life.

Alexandra Billings is SO well spoken. I just absolutely love her and the way she articulates herself.

As a straight white woman, I'd like to thank you for speaking about a normal part of our lives as (HUMANS!). My 14 year old asbergers grandson told me he finnally has a friend in school. He said he is a boy that dresses as a girl. Explained to him that she may be trans. He doen't understand it totally but it made no difference to him. He was so grateful to have a friend. I don't think he has to understand but rather someone came to him and became his friend. How blessed is he and his friend to hook up. Thanks for continuing to teach us all and to open up a road for so many that at times are on the verge of suicide and fear. But, also, to encourage people who should pursue their careers. My 10 year old grandson wants to join typically femaile groups. He gets a good laugh for wearing a scrunchey on the front of his hear to make it a unicolrn and has no concern to what people say to and about him. He just wants to be a unicorn. Thanks, Ann

This was so informative. I learned a lot on their "perspective".....It about educating those willing to listen. Keep talking❤❤

Although it’s late to the conversation, this is vital. Thank you Variety for finally giving trans artists a voice in this debate. It’s long overdue. Thank you to everyone on the panel, for taking the time to speak your truths. ❤️

Such a WONDERFUL! round table debate incredably insightful and wholey educative These People are Brilliant! intelligent and speak with such candour. They remind me of the British Agender Artiste Lanah P.{Pillay} who refuses any boxes, But whom is just as bright and verbose. THANK YOU for this post Variety, you have done the masses a great service.

This was my first Roundtable experience and I love it. This was very informative.

Great to hear a shout out for Brothers and Emmet Jack Lundberg in a heartfelt and intelligent discussion

This was certainly an informative and groundbreaking roundtable. I also wish there was video of Alexandra Billing's doing "Gypsy" because I feel like she would've undoubted slayed that.

i wouldve loved for this to happen now, with a POSE actor, given the cast was snubbed at the BET awards

SOOOO MUCH LOVE! Love to this round table!

Wow. Such an interesting group. You all have come so far. Learned so much. They were talking about different actors on tv. Unfortunately l don’t get any of these channels to see them. I do watch Bold & Beautiful. I love it. Who is the trans actor on the show? They said his name is Scott. Thank you all for a great interview.

Omg Trace is....... gorgeous. Had no idea who she was until this round table and I instantly followed her on instagram. Wow, she is prettier than majority of women in current Hollywood, wow! Someone needs to hire her in some kind of action or love movie ASAP.

This is such an important conversation we all need to discuss more.

Thank you for this. It was inspiring listening to all of them and their experiences. I feel like I've learned so much!

@TWOMiNS

4 жыл бұрын

You a dumb ass bitch

I think I just fell in love with Alexandra Billings.

I'm so happy to see this conversation had 🥰 when people can be free to be and express who they are is when love is most present in our world.

Thnks variety for mkng this a reality So much of story n inspiration in one room I'm feeling so proud n happy

AMAZING, thank you for your stories and the education! Strong and amazing people!

Laverne is so smart and beautiful, what a great soul!

@yany3xkkrenii144

5 жыл бұрын

Derek Fisher Laverne definitely has a soul. You don't.

@dtotheponcharo

5 жыл бұрын

No soul there

@yany3xkkrenii144

5 жыл бұрын

dtotheponcharo Definitely a soul there.

@pitoxkay5930

4 жыл бұрын

If his smart than he should have known that his a man!

@vincenthill2884

4 жыл бұрын

@@pitoxkay5930 why are you watching to throw hate keep your negative comments to yourself nobody give Af

I am glad these conversations are happening and if only more people addressed important issues like that, it would benefit us all. So very educational and inspiring👏👏👏

YESSSS this made me so proud of my trans identity. We need more videos like this. Pure majic

@v1d300

5 жыл бұрын

Stay proud of who you are no matter how people see it. I believe deep down every person knows how to be a good person, just stay true to it and you would flourish as a beautiful human being. And people around you too would be get better.

@teetalksthereal

5 жыл бұрын

Uh no y'all have enough fucking attention. Let's try working on some real shit like capitalism and world hunger.

@yany3xkkrenii144

5 жыл бұрын

transwomen aresexistmen Read a book yokel.

Bravo! I loved every single minute, but not including any one from Pose was a missed opportunity.

I agree with Laverne that Katie Couric is a role model for an ally in the sense that she took on board the criticism and learned and went on to support and represent the trans community. Huge respect for her for that, even despite the awkward inappropriate first interview. This was a great panel.

@thedaniplanet

5 жыл бұрын

I am not super familiar with Katie Couric aside from some interviews but I also gained a ton of respect for her. She is a very public and amazing example for allys everywhere!

Hi Variety! I love that you posted this. I'd like to recommend putting notes throughout because while I might know some of the references I don't know everything they are discussing. I'd like to understand the full conversation. I also recommend it because a large portion of the audience may be cis and may not understand all of the cultural touchstones. It creates a larger picture of why trans representation matters. Thank you!

@stonexcoldxheart

5 жыл бұрын

BubblyBrainiac I thought the same thing at first, but I realized this roundtable is actually by Variety, not The Hollywood Reporter.

@BubblyBrainiac

5 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Avila that explains quite a few differences. I am so used to the Hollywood Reporter doing these roundtables.

@ericab1302

5 жыл бұрын

Your education is your own responsibility - google it

alexandra billings always has amazing charisma and presence about her when she's on screen. either the camera just loves her, or she's just a good freaking actress)))also, i agree with her on how we are a bit obsessed with trans women, and trans men are so rarely depicted in any show or movie.also, i cannot possibly reconcile the absence of Pose representation. i mean you got a show filled with trans actors. not one? i'm not trans, so it's not personal to me, but it really boggles me a bit. hope they had a good reason for not bringing any of the cast.

@elijahosullivan1011

5 жыл бұрын

i just assume they booked these people in before pose got really big and by then the cast of pose may have been busy

I love this interview. They are all very aware and natural about Intersectional Feminism in my opinion. I've watched it a few times for the content and then after reading the comments I watched it from my political activist POV and they really nailed it for how a conversation can carry and be inclusive. Cis Het people could learn so much from the dynamics of this discussion.

Pose and Tales of the City. Fantastic work; fantastic artists. More please.

Love it! What a really interesting, important discussion with some really incredible, intelligent people. I haven't actually seen Queen Sugar but I'll be sure to check it out now. I'm familiar with (at least some of) the work of the others on the table and they are brilliant. I think it's actually just so refreshing and honestly emotional to see the wide range of representation at this table, to see people with different personal styles, different opinions, different expressions of gender... We so often see people in the trans community represented in such two dimensional ways when trans people are SO DIVERSE!! Love everyone here and I hope they continue working and playing complex, interesting roles for a very long time!! Also hope next year there is a totally different panel filled with equally interesting, diverse, successful trans people!

Thank you, Variety. These voices need to be heard and acknowledged. Thanks for all of the bravery at this table. I feel seen.

I know this was almost a year ago, but I'm really proud of how much Laverne Cox has grown. When she first rose to fame, I was really put off by her holier-than-thou attitude and an accent that seemed very forced and put on (I recently rewatched some of those interviews and my impression of them remains to this day), but she has really grown into and relaxed into her fame and sounds more intelligent than ever but, more importantly, HUMAN - like she's having a real conversation, not a lecture. So happy for her, and I'm so happy this roundtable happened! Keep it up!

@englishlady8863

2 жыл бұрын

I saw this approximately 3yrs ago.

This has been so informative THANK YOU ALL

This was wonderful and insightful. Should be a monthly series

I love them all. They’re so articulate and intelligent.

@clivechiam

5 жыл бұрын

Sanjana Mathur well did you expect otherwise?

@cynthialinwoods6272

3 жыл бұрын

The articulation has come from a space of being oppressed and the need to be intelligent or else you couldn't survive when you are trans. How many cis artists can you see so articulate in any commercial-art industry ? Coz they can get away by being stupid all they need to do is look good and be mediocre. And yet they can live a luxurious life.

God, I can listen to Laverne speak all day. SO glad I watched this. I was one of the three ppl who watched transform me lol

This was extremely interesting to watch and learn from. As an actor myself, (non trans) I would absolutely work with any of the people on this panel. The problems that trans people have to deal with in everyday life are hard, but being a trans actor has it's own complications as I've just learned from watching this. I applaud them all for having the courage to stick to their guns and not give up on what they wanted to do. I'm continuing to chase my dream of acting as well and I hope to be able to work with any of these talented performers. Particularly Laverne Cox and Trace Lysette.

Wonderful roundtable!!! I think the negative view about transgender people is the lack of humanization if that makes sense. When people think about transgenders they directly think about Caitlyn Jenner, or if they have absolutely no knowledge about the subject, they might even confuse it with transvestite, which is of course something entirely different. These kind of conversations allow people to see who they really are, how different they all are and most importantly how normal and human they are, therefore deserving all the same rights and love cis people get.

Trace is gorgeous, damn. Also, what is Pose? Rub n Tug? I'm a trans guy and feel like we aren't as visible as trans women, although trans women do go through much worse discrimination.

@judas4544

2 жыл бұрын

Pose is a dope show

Excellent! All gorgeous and inspiring!!! Thank you

Thank you Variety for this amazing round table. So important story to be told for a long silenced community.