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‘Win Or Lose’ Transgender Actress Speaks Out After Disney Cuts Her Storyline: “Very Disheartened”

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Story by Lynette RiceDecember 17, 2024 • 11:22 PM
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Transgender actress Chanel Stewart opens up about her 'Win or Lose' storyline being cut by Disney, leaving her 'very disheartened'.
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  • In 2020, Stewart saw a post about Pixar looking for a 14-year-old transgender girl to voice a transgender teenager in a new animated series, leading to her landing the role.
  • The network ultimately decided to cut Stewart's transgender storyline, leaving the actress feeling 'very disheartened' about the missed opportunity to authentically represent the LGBTQ+ community on a major platform.
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