19 transgender and non-binary celebrities who are changing television

Frank Olito,Gabbi ShawJun 25, 2022, 02:16 IST

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez attends the 2022 GLAAD Media Awards.Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for GLAAD

More TV shows are featuring transgender and non-binary actors and characters.
Laverne Cox started on "Orange Is the New Black" and has become a superstar and trans activist.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is known for her work on "Pose" and became the first transgender person to win a Golden Globe in 2022.

Mj Rodriguez.Jordan Strauss/ AP

Hunter Schafer stepped into the limelight with HBO's hit "Euphoria," which returned for season two in January 2022.

Hunter Schafer.Jordan Strauss/ AP

Zion Moreno is starring in the "Gossip Girl" reboot, which will return for season two in 2022.

Zion Moreno on June 30, 2021.Dia Dipasupil/WireImage/Getty Images

Elliot Page acted in "Umbrella Academy" and "Tales of the City" before coming out as transgender.

Elliot Page at the 2021 Met Gala.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

Laverne Cox got her start on "Orange Is the New Black."

Laverne Cox.Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Asia Kate Dillon stars as Taylor Mason in "Billions."

Asia Kate Dillon.Bryan Bedder/GettyImages

Most know Alex Blue Davis as the first trans actor on "Grey's Anatomy."

Alex Blue Davis.Phil Mccarten/ AP

Dominique Jackson made a name for herself on FX's "Pose."

Dominique Jackson.Richard Shotwell/ AP

Indya Moore is another transgender star who appeared on "Pose."

Indya Moore.Jordan Strauss/ AP

Jamie Clayton is known for her role in Netflix's "Sense 8."

Jamie Clayton.Paul A. Hebert/ AP

Tom Phelan starred in a groundbreaking role on "The Fosters."

Phelan in "The Fosters" with co-star Maia Mitchell.Disney–ABC Domestic Television

Elliot Fletcher has had recurring roles on some of the biggest shows on TV, like "Shameless," "The Fosters," and "Y: The Last Man."

Elliot Fletcher.Jordan Strauss/ AP

Josie Totah transitioned after starring in NBC's "Champions," and then played the most popular student at Bayside High in the "Saved by the Bell" reboot.

Josie Totah in "Saved by the Bell."Isabella Vosmikova/Peacock/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Jen Richards produced and starred in the web series "Her Story."

Jen Richards.Demis Maryannakis/ AP

Alexandra Billings is most recognizable for her role in "Transparent."

Alexandra Billings.Chris Pizzello/ AP

Trace Lysette has appeared in "Transparent" and the movie "Hustlers."

Trace Lysette.Chris Pizzello/ AP

Brian Michael Smith starred as a trans man in OWN's "Queen Sugar" and was the first trans man to be named on People's Sexiest Men Alive list.

Brian Michael Smith.Phil Mccarten/ AP

Nicole Maines portrayed the first trans superhero on CW's "Supergirl."

Nicole Maines.Richard Shotwell/ AP

Leo Sheng is the only trans series regular on "The L Word: Generation Q."

Sheng.Amy Sussman/Getty Images

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