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Pedro Pascal Makes Timely Plea For Solidarity With Trans Women At Marvel Premiere

Pedro Pascal Makes Timely Plea For Solidarity With Trans Women At Marvel Premiere
Pedro PascalPedro Pascal used his appearance at the premiere of Marvel’s new movie to send a message of solidarity to the trans community.The Last Of Us star – who recently joined the MCU as the new lead in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie – walked the red carpet at the Thunderbolts* premiere in London on Tuesday night.As he posed for photographers at the event, Pedro sported a white t-shirt emblazoned with the message “protect the dolls”, a slogan expressing support for women in the trans community.The t-shirt was designed by Connor Ives, with proceeds from its sales going towards Trans Lifeline, a North American suicide-prevention charity which provides services to transgender people.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Conner Ives (@connerives)In recent history, it’s also been worn by Troye Sivan on stage at the Coachella music festival, as well as the French designer Haider Ackermann and rising pop star Addison Rae.Pedro – who has a transgender sister – has long been a vocal supporter of the trans community.Back in February, he shared a message on Instagram which read: “A world without trans people has never existed and never will.”He added in the comments: “I can’t think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorising the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist.”View this post on InstagramA post shared by Pedro Pascal he/him (@pascalispunk)It’s worth noting that Pedro made his latest display of solidarity with trans people in London less than a week after the Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman in the UK now only covers those assigned female at birth.Since then, a number of cisgender celebrities have spoken out in support of the trans community, including the British actor Suranne Jones, Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears, singer-songwriter Self Esteem and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, who launched a fundraiser for a leading trans charity that received more than £100K in donations.Help and support: The Gender Trust supports anyone affected by gender identity | 01527 894 838Mermaids offers information, support, friendship and shared experiences for young people with gender identity issues | 0208 1234819LGBT Youth Scotland is the largest youth and community-based organisation for LGBT people in Scotland. Text 07786 202 370Gires provides information for trans people, their families and professionals who care for them | 01372 801554Depend provides support, advice and information for anyone who knows, or is related to, a transsexual person in the UKRelated...Nicola Coughlan Makes Her Feelings Clear On Harry Potter Remake As She Raises £100K For Trans CharityPedro Pascal And Bella Ramsey Both Went All Out For The Last Of Us Season 2 Premiere Red CarpetWe Can't Get Enough Of Pedro Pascal's Incredible Behind-The-Scenes Gladiator II Photos

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