Speaking Up for his Trans Daughter: Liev Schreiber Opens Up in a Moving Interview
Actor Liev Schreiber opens up about his child, transgender daughter Kai, in a rare public statement. - Actor Liev Schreiber discusses publicly about his daughter Kai, who is transgender, sharing his thoughts on the matter for the first time.
In an candid conversation with ** Variety, Hollywood heavyweight Liev Schreiber has finally broken the silence about his daughter Kai's transition, revealing a touching story of acceptance and love. As he reflects on the journey, Schreiber expresses that Kai, at her core, has always been the person she truly is. "Kai has always been who Kai has been," the Ray Donovan** star reveals. "But I think the most significant moment was when she asked us to use her new pronouns."
Schreiber, a father of two—Kai and son Sasha with ex-partner Naomi Watts—exudes pride for Kai's strong stance, stating, "Kai is such a fighter. It's important that they say, 'Hey, I'm trans,' and 'Look at me.'" Kai, now 16, has already made waves in the fashion world, walking for Valentino and appearing in a luxury label campaign[1][2].
Unity and Strength for LGBTQ Youth
Joining his wife Taylor and daughter Kai at the 'A Place at the Table' gala for the Ali Forney Center in New York City, Schreiber emphasizes the significance of their presence. The center supports homeless LGBTQ youth, offering both housing and emotional assistance to over 2,200 young people[2].
Despite Kai not facing the same hardships as many aided by the Ali Forney Center, Schreiber stresses the importance of their attendance. "It's not about representing the trans community," he explains. "It's about a community of people who don't have many resources, who don't have access to help, who aren't protected and cared for by their families. These are people who are rejected. People who are facing the harshest side of humanity. Some don't make it."
Advice for Parents and Support for the Trans Community
When asked about giving guidance to fellow parents navigating similarly challenging situations, Schreiber shares a word of wisdom, "I don't have the answer for your child. I don't know what your situation is, your religion, or your spirituality. But if I were to offer any advice to someone having trouble with a trans teen, it's that 'Teens are tough. They're difficult.' Whether they're trans or not, they're tough."
Schreiber is deeply aware of the political climate's potentially harmful effects on the trans community. Yet he remains optimistic, "I don't want to dwell on it. There are bigger things to be anxious and concerned about in the world."
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- Family Life
- Liev Schreiber shares that his daughter Kai, amid her transition, asked for her new pronouns to be used, signifying a significant moment in their family life.
- Schreiber highlights the importance of his and his wife Taylor's presence at the 'A Place at the Table' gala for the Ali Forney Center, which supports homeless LGBTQ youth.
- I'm not gonna be able to make it to a situation where I'm required to offer guidance, but if I were, Liev Schreiber suggests that parents of trans teens should understand that teens, in general, can be tough and difficult.
- Despite the challenging political climate, Liev Schreiber remains optimistic, choosing not to dwell on the potential harmful effects on the trans community and focusing on larger issues worldwide.
