Transgender News “I wasn’t going to live a lie.” Eddie Izzard, who also goes by the name Suzy Izzard, reveals she knew she was trans aged 5 Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard, who also goes by the name Suzy Izzard, recently revealed that she knew she was trans at the age of five and has been living authentically ever since. Suzy, 62, unpacked her experiences of living as a trans woman to presenter Steve Denyer in LGBTQ+ pop-up radio statio By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics “I’ve just got to keep pushing.” Brighton Pavilion Labour candidate Eddie Izzard fears being trans may affect her chances of ever becoming an MP Eddie Izzard, who failed in her bid to become the Brighton Pavilion Labour candidate at the next general election, has said she fears being trans may affect her chances of ever becoming an MP. Izzard, who first came out as trans in 1985, said she may be considered too “different” for voters with str By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Hammer horror is back with the haunting and enigmatic Doctor Jekyll, starring Eddie Izzard Hammer Films has announced upcoming horror thriller Doctor Jekyll will be available exclusively in the UK on Digital Download from March 11. Set in an isolated mansion, and starring the incomparable Eddie Izzard, Doctor Jekyll is a fresh, horror-filled take on a timeless tale, promising to send shiv By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Hammer Films announces trailer and poster artwork for B Good Picture Company’s Doctor Jekyll, starring Eddie Izzard Directed by Joe Stephenson (Chicken, McKellen: Playing The Partand) featuring an impressive cast including Izzard, Scott Chambers, Lindsay Duncan and Simon Callow, Doctor Jekyll’s UK-wide release marks the first release for the recently resurrected Hammer, following its acquisition by theatre and en By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film British Tony-winning producer John Gore acquires Hammer Films and Studios Marking a significant moment for both Hammer Films and Gore, the acquisition brings together two forces in the entertainment industry. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Eddie Izzard standing to be Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion at next General Election Eddie Izzard, who previously said she didn’t want to stand on an all-woman shortlist as she identifies as gender fluid, would be Labour’s first transgender MP if she gets elected. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Eddie Izzard: “I consider being trans a superhero thing” In a recent interview, Eddie Izzard reflected on how far LGBTQ+ equality has progressed. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard speaks about experience as a trans child 58-year-old comedian Eddie Izzard recently told Simon Thomas on the Life, Interrupted podcast that she knew she was trans as a young child. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard announces political bid 58-year-old comedian Eddie Izzard has announced she wants to run for parliament and become the UK’s first transgender MP. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Film Rupert Grint advocates for trans rights 32-year-old Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, has spoken out in support of trans rights following author JK Rowling’s controversial comments on the trans community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Graham Norton defends trans rights TV host and LGBTQ+ icon, Graham Norton, shared a message of support for the trans community and defended the rights of gender diverse people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Eddie Izzard praises Jenner and Cox 58-year old comedian Eddie Izzard, who recently requested to be referred to by she/her pronouns, praised trans celebrities, Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
