Trace Lysette
| Born | October 2, 1981 |
| Hometown | Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Height | 5'8" (1.73m) |
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Trace Lysette says trans actors will break 'glass ceiling' in GLAAD Media Awards speech for 'Monica'
- "We will get there," she said.
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Film Independent Spirit Awards 2024: Here's a look at the red carpet arrivals
Dominic Sessa (Getty Images), Ronald Gladden (Getty Images), Trace Lysette (Getty Images), Charles Melton (Getty Images), Ali Wong (Getty Images), Emma Corrin (Getty Images)Image: The A.V. ClubIt may not be the most high-profile awards ceremony of the season—the one that everybody tunes in to watch, regardless of if they’ve seen all the nominated movies and TV shows, and where screams so hard about snubs and flubs that they have to call in sick for work the next day—but the Film Independent Spir
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The 'Out' Oscars: LGBTQ+ contenders for The Academy's consideration
It's our favorite season — awards! In this spirit, Out editors chose their favorite LGBTQ+ film contenders.
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Trace Lysette perfectly reads the Academy for not nominating more trans actors
Mother is mothering again!!!
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Trace Lysette (‘Monica’) on the ‘labor of love’ film of putting ‘a little piece of different women that I’ve known in my life into Monica’ [Exclusive Video Interview]
“That was an amazing feeling, when we got that news,” remembers Trace Lysette about hearing that she had been nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for her leading performance in the film “Monica.” Although she has been acting for a long time, the Andrea Pallaoro film afforded her the “first shot at a lead in …
- EntertainmentVariety
Trace Lysette and Patricia Clarkson on the Joys and Challenges of Making ‘Monica’: ‘The Work Has Already Changed People’s Lives’
When “Monica” premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2022, the response was immediate: The movie received a standing ovation that clocked in at 11-and-a-half minutes. Andrea Pallaoro’s powerful tale of a woman returning home to care for her ailing mother who hasn’t seen her since before her gender transition had already made history by being the …
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Trace Lysette hopes her trans role in 'Monica' opens doors -- and eyes
The story of a trans woman visiting her ailing mother -- who may or may not recognize her -- after many years away struck the actor as groundbreaking.
