June 28th 2023.
Liv Hewson is proudly celebrating who they are and what they have achieved. They are a star of the thrilling Showtime series Yellowjackets and the kooky Santa Clarita Diet, alongside Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant. Liv has usually played teenage girls in their career, but they realised they were non-binary at only 16.
At first, they didn't tell anyone, but now they are done feeling any shame or apology about it. In an interview with Teen Vogue, Liv spoke about how they deserved to be in the world as much as anybody else. They said, “Why would I spend any time hiding or prevaricating around that or feeling shame and grief about it? This is who I am, and that’s actually wonderful. Not only is it not a problem, it’s a good thing, and it deserves space.”
Liv underwent top surgery over a year ago, and spoke of their “euphoria” ever since. They said, “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I’ve never been happier; I’ve never felt more stable and present and alive.” In a photoshoot with Teen Vogue, Liv proudly showed off their scars, stating, “I am not going to entertain anybody’s disgust over my body. It’s my body, it’s healthy and strong and beautiful, and there’s nothing wrong with it.”
Earlier this year, Liv dropped out of Emmys consideration in protest at gendered categories, as there was “no place for them”. They said, “It would be inaccurate for me to submit myself as an actress. It neither makes sense for me to be lumped in with the boys. It’s quite straightforward and not that loaded. I can’t submit myself for this because there’s no space for me.”
Liv Hewson is an inspiring example of someone who is living their truth, and fighting for what they believe in. They have shown us that gender identity is something to be embraced and celebrated, and they are an important voice in the conversation about gender equality.
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