The actor Emma Dumont, who is known for the smashing hit films and series like Oppenheimer and The Gifted, recently surprised everyone with that they are non-binary. It caught attention soon after they changed their Instagram bio to include pronouns as “they/them” instead of using “she/her”, this revealed that they now go by the Nick with friends and family. However, they will continue to using Emma Dumont as their stage name.
A representative for Emma Dumont confirmed the news to TMZ, and said, “They identify as a trans masculine non-binary person. Their work name is still going to be Emma Dumont, but they will go by Nick with friends and family,” said the publicist.
Emma has been really active and posting on Instagram recently, sharing selfies and other pictures featuring new look. Though they haven’t directly spoken about their name or pronouns, fans noticed the change in their bio, which now reflects their updated identity.
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The actor started their journey in the arts at a very young age. They began ballet training at just 3-years-old and were performing in community theatre by age 6. Over the years, they landed pivotal roles in projects like Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza and Marvel’s TV series The Gifted.
Last Year, Emma gained worldwide attention for playing Jackie Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Opppenheimer. The movie was a massive success, bringing them international fame. In the future projects, Emma is gearing up for next project The New Me which has already created buzz among audience despite the release date has not been announced yet.
Emma Dumont’s announcement has sparked discussions about identity and representation in Hollywood. This decision seems to reflect their personal journey, which they have now chosen to share with the public. As they continue their work under the name Emma Dumont, their personal name Nick highlights this new chapter in their life.
What is Non-Binary?
For those who are new to the term, the ‘non-binary’ is a gender identity that don’t fall into one of these two categories, male or female. So while addressing them, people use gender-neutral pronouns like “they/them” or “ze/zir”
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