Pedro Pascal Supports Trans Women At 'Thunderbolts' Premiere With Iconic T-Shirt

Actor Pedro Pascal has registered his support for trans people in the wake of the UK Supreme Court's decision establishing an anti-trans legal definition of a woman.

Pascal recently attended the UK premiere of Thunderbolts, the new Marvel film, and wore a shirt that had supporters of the LGBTQ+ community cheering.

Across Pascal's chest, his shirt read "protect the dolls," "dolls" being a slang term for trans women. 

The t-shirt drew immediate cheers both online and at the premiere itself. The UK Supreme Court's decision on the dubiously named Equality Act, which bases its definition of "woman" on biological sex, has been controversial in the country, especially since it excludes trans women from equality protections.

Pascal has long been an outspoken supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and trans rights in particular. His sister, fellow actor Lux Pascal, came out as transgender in 2021.

Pedro and she are very close, and Lux has accompanied her brother to several red carpet events in recent years. He has frequently posted on social media in support of her transition process.

Pascal's t-shirt is part of a campaign by designer Conner Ives, who told The New York Times he designed the shirt to bring attention to the global attack on transgender rights, especially in the U.S.

Pascal is in good company with the t-shirt—queer musician Troye Sivan was spotted wearing the "protect the dolls" t-shirt during his friend Charli XCX's Coachella set. Charli is also an outspoken supporter of the trans community and has featured several trans models and social media figures in her work.

On social media, people were deeply moved by Pascal's vocal support of the trans community.

Pascal's t-shirt is also a fundraiser for the Trans Lifeline, a support and crisis hotline for transgender people.