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The streaming giant has found itself embroiled in an intense and highly public controversy over Chappelle's The Closer

Netflix staff protest over Dave Chappelle special

A group of Netflix employees staged a 'virtual' walkout and public rally in Los Angeles on Wednesday as anger swelled over a new Dave Chappelle comedy special that activists say is harmful to the transgender community.

Television • 20 Oct 21

The Juno star formerly known as Ellen Page

Juno star Page publicly identifies as transgender

The Umbrella Academy and Juno star formerly known as Ellen Page has publicly identified as transgender.

Movie • 01 Dec 20

Halle Berry - "As a cisgender woman, I now understand that I should not have considered this role, and that the transgender community should undeniably have the opportunity to tell their own stories"

Halle Berry scraps transgender role after criticism

Oscar winner Halle Berry has apologised and announced that she is pulling out of a planned role as a transgender man after online criticism of her involvement and her misgendering of the character in an interview.

Movies • 07 Jul 20

Emma Watson - "Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren't who they say they are"

Emma Watson pledges support to transgender people

Harry Potter's Emma Watson has become the latest star to pledge her support to transgender people in the wake of the controversy about comments made on social media by Potter author JK Rowling.

Movies • 11 Jun 20

Jeffrey Tambor - "I adamantly and vehemently reject and deny any and all implication and allegation that I have ever engaged in any improper behaviour toward this person or any other person I have ever worked with"

Jeffrey Tambor denies sexual harassment allegation

Transparent star Jeffrey Tambor has said he "adamantly and vehemently" denies an allegation of sexual harassment made against him by a former assistant.

Jeffrey Tambor • 09 Nov 17

Atonement author Ian McEwan: in hot water over transgender comments.

Ian McEwan in hot water over anti-trans comments

Novelist Ian McEwan has been criticised for comments that seem to question the right of trans people to identify with a particular gender.

Entertainment • 06 Apr 16

Louis Theroux tracks down transgender kids tonight

RTÉ TEN'S TV Highlights for Today Aug 3

Louis Theroux meets Transgender Kids tonight on RTÉ 2 and Himmler comes under the spotlight on BBC 4

Entertainment • 05 Aug 15

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