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Actress Exposes Transphobia on Flight, Highlights Kindness

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Thirteen Reasons Why actress Tommy Dorfman exposed a mans transphobic remarks on Instagram, sparking a conversation about everyday bias and kindness. She praised a fellow passenger for their positive response, highlighting the importance of visibility and standing up against hate.

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Actress Exposes Transphobia on Flight, Highlights Kindness

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Actress Exposes Transphobia on Flight, Highlights Kindness. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's May 2nd. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered stories from the spotlight. A 33-year-old actress from 13 Reasons Why sparked a big conversation after snapping photos of a man's phone on a first-class flight. Tommy Dorfen zoomed in on his text, where he gripped about sitting next to a trans person, calling it bad luck instead of scoring a high date. She posted the shots on Instagram, overlaying captions like, someone get your grandpa on his pick. The messages were in a group chat with two others, full of raw disdain for her transition. One replies stood out, though, urging him to remember loved ones who are LGBTQ+, and to be kind amid tough times in the country. Dorfen shouted out that response, calling the sender a hero who deserved props. Fans and followers jumped in, praising her for calling out the ignorance without hesitation. It highlighted everyday bias trans folks face, even in premium seats, and her bold move to expose it publicly.

In her caption, Dorfen got real about not aiming to pass as cisgender, saying her choices prioritize feeling safe in her body and spirit. She owned posting it because she could, labeling the guy an alt-right type while giving flowers to the positive replyer. This story's got people talking about kindness on flights and beyond, reminding us visibility fights back against hate every time.

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