Trans actress Nicole Maines, famous for her roles in Supergirl and Yellowjackets, just won a spot on Forbes’ “30 under 30” list.
Her inclusion celebrates her life and commitment to “using her platform on screen and in her writing to make life better for LGBTQ+ youth.”
This list aims to highlight the most influential people across a number of different industries, all of whom are under 30.
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Maines is famous for her performance as Nia Nal / Dreamer in Supergirl, of which she has written several comics showcasing her character’s story, including Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story. More recently, she starred as Lia in the queer thriller Yellowjackets, which she will reprise in the upcoming third season.
She’s also known for publishing her memoir It Gets Better… Except When It Gets Worse: And Other Unsolicited Truths I Wish Someone Had Told Me. She gained prominence in 2014 when she was at the center of an anti-discrimination legal battle in Maine, fighting for her right to use the women’s restroom.
Maines reacted to this news on Instagram by saying,
“Ummm.. Holy forking shirtballs????
I’m so insanely thrilled to be selected for this year’s Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment category!
Honored to be in such incredible company with these talented mfers!
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Other LGBTQ+ people featured on the list include Chappell Roan, trans model Alex Consani, and Omar Apollo.
