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Title: The new Matrix revolution: Director says he's now a pink-haired woman called Lan
Post by: Shana A on July 29, 2012, 11:53:09 AM
The new Matrix revolution: Director says he's now a pink-haired woman called Lana

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 17:23 EST, 28 July 2012 | UPDATED: 10:48 EST, 29 July 2012

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2180453/Larry-Wachowski-Matrix-Director-says-hes-pink-haired-woman-called-Lana.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2180453/Larry-Wachowski-Matrix-Director-says-hes-pink-haired-woman-called-Lana.html)

THE Hollywood director responsible for the hit Matrix movies has 'outed' himself as a pink-haired transsexual called Lana.

Larry Wachowski, 47, one of  the most influential directors in Hollywood after Steven Spielberg, has been undergoing hormone therapy as part of his sex-change treatment for nearly a decade. In a trailer for his latest film, the £80 million production Cloud Atlas, Wachowski says in a soft and breathy voice: 'Hi, I'm Lana.' It is the first time 'Larry' has appeared publicly as 'Lana'.

[you missed a "his" - Padma x]
Title: Re: The new Matrix revolution: Director says he's now a pink-haired woman called Lan
Post by: MadelineB on July 29, 2012, 12:02:33 PM
Wow. I love her work. Great female characters, fully formed, which is unusual for hard science fiction.

Welcome to the community, Miss Wachowski!

P.S. Too bad the Daily Mail completely misgendered her. I've yet to see them get it right in any article about transgender issues, but I trust the other papers will do a better job in writing about this amazing woman.
Title: Re: The new Matrix revolution: Director says he's now a pink-haired woman called Lan
Post by: Padma on July 29, 2012, 12:04:25 PM
...and the Daily Mail plays the he/him/his game once again. So predictable.
Title: Re: The new Matrix revolution: Director says he's now a pink-haired woman called Lan
Post by: Shana A on July 29, 2012, 02:19:55 PM
Quote from: Zythyra on July 29, 2012, 11:53:09 AM
[you missed a "his" - Padma x]

Thanks for catching the errant "his"! There were so many, it was hard to keep track of them all  :P

Z
Title: Re: The new Matrix revolution: Director says he's now a pink-haired woman called Lan
Post by: Alyx. on July 29, 2012, 02:39:01 PM
Well that was unexpected.

She's been taking hormones for a decade now? WHAT!?! You'd think someone would have noticed.
Title: Re: The new Matrix revolution: Director says he's now a pink-haired woman called Lan
Post by: MariaMx on July 29, 2012, 02:42:20 PM
I read about this back in 2004 I think. We all thought she was transitioning, but then all was quiet, until now.

http://gothamist.com/2003/11/04/larry_wachowski_looks_womanly.php (http://gothamist.com/2003/11/04/larry_wachowski_looks_womanly.php)
Title: Re: The new Matrix revolution: Director says he's now a pink-haired woman called Lan
Post by: Madison Leigh on July 29, 2012, 07:37:28 PM
Quote from: alyx. on July 29, 2012, 02:39:01 PM
Well that was unexpected.

She's been taking hormones for a decade now? WHAT!?! You'd think someone would have noticed.

Was a bit of a surprise to me too, good for her.  That hair aside, her face sort of reminds me of some pictures I've seen of Annette Benning.

Madison
Title: Re: The new Matrix revolution: Director says he's now a pink-haired woman called Lan
Post by: Bexi on July 29, 2012, 07:46:03 PM
Quote from: Padma on July 29, 2012, 12:04:25 PM
...and the Daily Mail plays the he/him/his game once again. So predictable.
They pull this stunt in every single story they print regarding transgender individuals
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