Historically, we have seen cis men play trans women and vice versa. That casting breaks through the fourth wall, and it gives… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
Having trans people play trans roles show that we are valid in our identities, and we exist. — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
Cisgender actors don't take trans roles out of malice. I think it's just failure to realize the context behind having cisgender people… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
I think accurately presenting a trans character means not presenting them as perfect - I think there's been a pressure to do… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
When we have a trans woman playing a trans woman, then you see, 'Oh wait, this is what trans really is. This… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
When we have trans actors play trans characters, people can look onscreen and say, 'OK, this is what trans is.' — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
There are infinite combinations that people can experience, because no two people are alike, and no two people's identities should be expected to be… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
For a number of years at my public elementary school in rural Maine, I was treated like all the other girls in school. That… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
When I was first trying to explain to my parents that I was really a girl, my father didn't know what to do. He… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
I did a guest episode of 'Royal Pains,' and then right after that, 'Supergirl' happened, and I was like, 'How did I get here?'… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
Historically, we have seen cis men play trans women and vice versa. That casting breaks through the fourth wall, and it gives people the… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
At some point, I want to create a family and help them on their journey like my family helped me on mine. — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
It's OK not to understand the whole trans thing. That's alright. My dad didn't understand it. I still don't know everything. What's important is… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
Growing up, I was from kind of Nowhere, Maine. And, so, now having thousands of people reaching out to me via social media and… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
I knew that I was trans when I was three years old. Well, I didn't know 'trans' because I didn't know there was a… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
My family knew that they loved me, and whatever this 'I want to be a girl' business was, it certainly wasn't about to change… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
I hope I can help convince people there that being transgender is not a big deal and that we are just average people trying… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
I know from first-hand experience that separating transgender students from their peers can cause many to leave school, hide who they are, or even… — Nicole Maines Copy Share Image
