Paris Lees
Paris Lees is a pioneering British journalist and LGBTQ+ advocate, known for her groundbreaking work as the first trans columnist for Vogue and for her roles as a presenter on major platforms such as BBC Radio 1 and Channel 4. Her autobiography, 'What It Feels Like for a Girl,' explores her complex journey of identity, resilience, and the realities of growing up as a transgender individual in a challenging environment. Lees's work not only highlights the struggles faced by trans individuals but also emphasizes the intersectionality of class and gender identity in contemporary society.
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Paris Lees is the author of the memoirs adapted into a series about a young trans person's journey.
‘Poquita fe’, ‘Pubertat’ y otras series recomendadas para septiembre | Televisión
Spain· 2025-08-31
Paris Lees is a trans writer, journalist, and trans rights campaigner whose autobiography inspired the drama.
Trans teen drama based on Paris Lees memoir pulls no punches
United Kingdom· 2025-05-31
Paris Lees is known in the public eye via a series of triumphant firsts: the first trans columnist for Vogue, the first trans woman to present on Radio 1, on Channel 4.
‘All of us felt like we had touched gold’: What It Feels Like for a Girl, the BBC’s electric coming-of-age tale | DramaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-30