Pedro Pascal supports transgender rights at 'Thunderbolts' London premiere

ANI April 23, 2025 221 views

Pedro Pascal made a bold statement at the Thunderbolts premiere by wearing a "Protect the Dolls" shirt supporting transgender rights. The design by Conner Ives gained attention amid a controversial UK court ruling on gender recognition. Pascal has been vocal about LGBTQIA+ advocacy, especially since his sister Lux came out as transgender. Celebrities like Lady Gaga and Madonna have also backed trans rights amid political challenges.

"It was very reactive. I knew I wanted to say something, given what we’ve observed in the last few months with the U.S. government and the current political regime." – Conner Ives
London, April 23: Actor Pedro Pascal reaffirmed his support for transgender rights at the London premiere of Marvel's 'Thunderbolts', making a powerful statement through fashion.

Key Points

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Pedro Pascal wears LGBTQIA+ advocacy shirt at Thunderbolts premiere

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Design by Conner Ives references trans rights amid UK legal controversy

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Pascal’s sister Lux is transgender, fueling his activism

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Ruling excludes trans women from legal gender recognition

Appearing at Cineworld Leicester Square, the 'Last of Us' and 'Game of Thrones' star donned the now-iconic "Protect the Dolls" t-shirt, as per Deadline.

Designed by Conner Ives, the shirt first gained widespread attention during Pascal's 50th birthday celebration earlier this month.

The phrase "Protect the Dolls" holds deep meaning within the LGBTQIA+ community, with "Dolls" referring specifically to trans women.

The garment was part of Ives' recent London Fashion Week collection, which aimed to highlight ongoing threats to transgender rights worldwide.

According to Deadline, in an earlier interview, Ives explained the motivation behind the design and said, "It was very reactive. I knew I wanted to say something, given what we've observed in the last few months with the U.S. government and the current political regime."

Pascal's choice to wear the shirt comes shortly after the UK Supreme Court ruled that legal definitions of women must be based on biological sex, effectively excluding transgender women from several legal recognitions.

The ruling sparked widespread criticism from human rights groups and advocates for trans inclusivity, as per Deadline.

A vocal supporter of trans rights, Pascal has frequently used his platform to advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. His advocacy is also personal as his sister, Lux Pascal, publicly came out as a transgender woman in 2021.

Since then, Pedro has shown consistent support for her and the broader trans community.

Recently, many artists, including Lady Gaga and Madonna have come in support of trans gender rights, particularly during the administration of Donald Trump, who introduced policies limiting transgender military service through an executive order titled "Prioritising Military Excellence and Readiness."

Reader Comments

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Sarah K.
Love seeing Pedro use his platform like this! Representation matters so much, especially when it comes from such a beloved actor. The shirt design is powerful too 👏
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Miguel T.
While I respect Pedro's right to express his views, I wonder if celebrities wearing political statements at movie premieres might alienate some fans. Still, he's always been authentic about his beliefs.
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Jamie L.
As a trans woman, seeing this kind of support from someone with Pedro's influence means the world. The "Protect the Dolls" message hits hard right now with all the anti-trans legislation happening globally 💜
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Alex P.
The timing of this is perfect after that UK Supreme Court decision. We need more high-profile allies like Pascal who aren't afraid to take a stand. Also that shirt is fire 🔥
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Taylor R.
I appreciate that his support isn't just performative - he's been consistent since his sister came out. That personal connection makes his advocacy even more meaningful.
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Dani C.
The fashion as activism angle here is really interesting. Conner Ives did an amazing job with the design, and Pedro wearing it at such a high-profile event gives the message so much reach!

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