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Billy Dee Williams Says He Identifies As Feminine And Masculine: 'I’m Not Afraid To Show That Side Of Myself'

“I never tried to be anything except myself," the legendary actor said in a recent interview
Billy Dee Williams Says He Identifies As Feminine And Masculine: ‘I’m Not Afraid To Show That Side Of Myself’
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By Paula Rogo · Updated December 6, 2020

The iconic Billy Dee Williams recently opened up about his gender fluidity, sharing that he has always been in touch with both his masculine and feminine sides.

“And you see I say ‘himself’ and ‘herself,’ because I also see myself as feminine as well as masculine,” he told Esquire in a interview, referencing a point earlier in the article when he used both pronouns. 

“ I’m a very soft person,” he continued. “I’m not afraid to show that side of myself.”

So how does he best describe himself? “I never tried to be anything except myself. I think of myself as a relatively colorful character who doesn’t take himself or herself too seriously.”

Many on social media immediately praised the 82-year-old actor, who made waves as Lando Calrissian in The Empire Strikes Back in 1980.  He will be returning to the universe as his character in J.J. Abrams last installment of the Star Wars trilogy, The Rise Of Skywalker, out in December.

I am absolutely HERE for Billy Dee Williams identifying as gender fluid. And I have totally shipped (with nothing to back it up) him and Marlon Brando back in the day. 😍 https://t.co/BdIKf8o5vd

— April is #StillWithKap (@ReignOfApril) November 30, 2019

Love to see it. Especially for all those who act like we just sprouted 5 years ago. https://t.co/Rb9UnmRiVO

— George M Johnson (@IamGMJohnson) November 30, 2019

One or two summers after graduation, my friend Jason made me watch all the Star Wars movies with him, and I fell in love with Lando. I already knew and adored Billy Dee (Harvey fucking Dent), but seeing him embody THIS dude in THIS world, y'all… https://t.co/tHIKMBQIvq

— CSR Calloway (@ChanceCalloway) November 27, 2019

How to be yourself at 82 🌈🌈🌈 https://t.co/OTKgIhWDMX

— Lindsey Nicole (@lshultz82) November 30, 2019
TOPICS:  Billy Dee Wiliiams Star Wars
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