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Hollywood’s definition of beauty, power, and sex appeal is evolving, and these famous trans actresses are right at the center of that transformation. From critically acclaimed dramas to cult-favorite TV shows, these women have commanded the camera with confidence, charisma, and talent. Here’s a look at the famous trans actresses who continue to push boundaries and look stunning doing so.
Before trans visibility hit the mainstream, Candis Cayne was already serving sultry drama on prime-time TV. She made history in 2007 as Carmelita, the seductive mistress of a closeted politician in ABC’s Dirty Sexy Money, making her the first trans actress to play a recurring trans character in a major network series. Formerly a New York nightlife staple and classically trained dancer, Cayne quick-stepped into TV with glamorous confidence, body-conscious gowns, and bombshell energy that stole every scene.
Laverne Cox went from breakout star to household name as Sophia Burset in Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black. The prison stylist with a heart of gold (and flawless hair) wasn’t just beautifully written; Cox brought her to life with vulnerability, humor, and strength that earned her an Emmy nomination and a place in TV history. Since then, she’s taken on film roles (Promising Young Woman, for starters) and made red carpets feel like her personal power walk. Oh, and yes, she's posed nude for Allure. Perfection.
Carmen Carrera turned heads on RuPaul’s Drag Race, but she truly made waves after she came out as a trans woman mid-career and refused to play it quiet. A model, actress, and media disruptor, Carrera has graced everything from Jane the Virgin to fashion campaigns that dared to make inclusivity irresistibly sexy. While major acting roles are still coming, her screen presence is undeniable and fully femme fatale.
First breaking out as the first trans contestant on America’s Next Top Model, Isis King quickly pivoted into acting with the same confidence that once ruled the catwalk. She captivated audiences as Marci in Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us, bringing heart and humanity to a supporting role that lingered long after the credits rolled.
Nobody walked a fictional ballroom like MJ Rodriguez as Blanca Evangelista in FX’s game-changing Pose. As the house mother with unmatched glam, grit, and grace, MJ brought staggering depth to a role that toggled between fabulous camp and fierce emotional reality. She became the first trans actress nominated in a major acting category at the Emmys. Whether she’s crooning on stage or slaying a red carpet, MJ radiates talent and soul with every move.
Who says coders can’t look hot in latex? Angelica Ross broke into acting after founding her own tech company, and just like that, she hacked Hollywood. She hit our screens as fierce ballroom head Candy Ferocity in Pose, then flexed her range (and some killer wardrobe moments) as a mysterious nurse in American Horror Story: 1984 and AHS: Double Feature. Ross brings sex appeal and sharpness to every scene. She is equal parts beauty and bite.
Hari Nef made her splash starring in Amazon’s Transparent, but her indie It-girl vibes reached a wild new level in 2023’s Barbie, where she played one of the unforgettable Barbies living in (and running) Barbie Land. With her deadpan wit, smoky voice, and style-goddess energy, Nef moves seamlessly across art films and big-budget projects with a chameleon-like presence. Next up? The star of Cuckoo, a horror flick wrapped in red leather and mysterious glamour. We'll be watching. Closely.
Hunter Schafer burst into the pop culture scene thanks to HBO’s Euphoria, where her portrayal as the luminous and emotionally complex Jules Vaughn resonated with a new generation of viewers. A trans actress and model who exudes both vulnerability and danger, Hunter brings a sensual, surreal quality to every role and look. Whether she's baring her soul onscreen or baring some skin for fashion campaigns, she keeps setting the gold standard for cool, chaotic beauty.
From ballroom vogues to blockbuster Barbies, famous trans actresses are rewriting everything we thought we knew about stardom, and doing it with style, heat, and commanding presence. Whether they’re queens of prestige TV or red-carpet rebels, each of these women brings something fresh, sexy, and unforgettable to the screen.
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