It would have been amazing to see a trans person in a show like 'Doctor Who.' In fact, to see a Trans person period would have been amazing. — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
Before transition, a lot of trans people pretend to be cis anyway, and in fact, after transition, a lot of trans people are in stealth and likewise sort of play cis for whatever reason. So there's really no reason why… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
Acting for audio really only differs in that you don't have to learn your lines - something of a relief when life is super… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
Trans actors, just like cisgender actors, need to build experience before getting lead roles. — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
I used to do voice-overs as part of my acting work, nothing major but a lot of corporate stuff. — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
I think 'Sisters Brothers' is going to go - and my contribution to it, hopefully - will go a long way to opening up… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
When I was transitioning, I had laser hair removal on my face as well as my chest, underarms, bikini line, arms and fingers. You… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
Being chatted up as a woman is an extraordinary feeling, but I always worry that the guy is going to turn ugly if he… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
There is good in the world and even if you don't see it on a daily basis, it is there. — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
Speaking to a lot of trans people, and I know from my own experience, when you transition, our greatest fear is rejection from people… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, I'm nowhere near close to the star power of a Redmayne or Sevigny, and that's just a fact. — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
I take my craft and my profession very seriously and I do classes and read books and talk to a lot of actors and… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
A lot of people ask, 'Why do we need labels?' But everybody calls themselves something. Some people describe themselves as gender-fluid or non-binary or… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
Trans people are a minority. But for every person like me who's made a conscious step to do something about the feeling we've had… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
I think at the time, if there was a trans-storyline on TV, it was generally as a subplot or something in a negative light,… — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
When I was going through my transition I couldn't stop crying, not least because my body was going through hormonal change. — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
I've certainly encountered prejudice. An awful lot of people do get upset if they 'clock' that I'm trans. — Rebecca Root Copy Share Image
