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# Last of Us actor and trans ally Pedro Pascal wears ‘Protect the Dolls’ T-shirt in wake of UK ruling on trans women
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/last-of-us-actor-and-trans-ally-pedro-pascal-wears-protect-the-dolls-t-shirt-in-wake-of-uk-ruling-on-trans-women/
- Published: 2025-04-23T10:41:23.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-28T19:53:13.000Z
- Description: Pedro Pascal made a powerful statement in support of trans women after the Supreme Court’s ruling on gender recognition, which will negatively affect the lives of trans communities across the UK. The Last of Us actor and trans ally attended the London premiere of the new Marvel blockbuster Thunderbo
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, Trans Rights

**Pedro Pascal** made a powerful statement in support of trans women after the Supreme Court’s ruling on gender recognition, which will negatively affect the lives of trans communities across the UK.

The *Last of Us* actor and trans ally attended the London premiere of the new **Marvel** blockbuster *Thunderbolts\** wearing a white T-shirt that featured the message “Protect the Dolls”.

The T-shirt is part of a campaign by designer **Conner Ives** to show support for trans women around the globe amid widespread efforts to restrict trans rights. Trans women are sometimes affectionately referred to as “dolls” within the LGBTQ+ community.

Ives debuted the design during **London Fashion Week** in February 2025 with the t-shirts being made available on his website immediately after the show. All proceeds go towards **Trans Lifeline**, a charity that delivers vital services to trans people in the US.

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Pascal, 50, has been a vocal supporter of the trans community since his sister came out as a trans woman in February 2021.

In an Instagram post supporting trans people, shared in February 2025, the actor wrote: “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.”

Pascal’s defiant act comes just days after the UK’s Supreme Court handed down a judgment that ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer to a biological woman and biological sex.

The ruling follows a series of legal challenges brought by the campaign group **For Women Scotland** (FWS), backed by **JK Rowling**, over the definition of a “woman”.

Protests subsequently took place across the UK with Brighton coming together on **Saturday, April 19** in solidarity for our trans communities.