Jamie Lee Curtis Honors Her Transgender Daughter By Naming Her Oscar ‘They/Them’

Jamie Lee Curtis is using her Oscars 2023 trophy to honor her transgender daughter Ruby Guest.

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Curtis named her Oscar “They/Them” to show support for Ruby.

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The actress got emotional as she spoke about the win on The Today Show and said she’s “very moved” by the award and support.

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Ruby first revealed she was trans to Curtis and her husband, Christopher Guest, in 2020.

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Ruby said it was an intimidating experience.

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After she made the reveal via text, her parents were very supportive and it was an emotional conversation.

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Curtis officiated Ruby’s wedding to partner Kynthia in 2022.

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She’s an LGBTQ+ ally and powerfully condemns transphobia

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Curtis thanked her friends who believed in her during her interview on Today.

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