Paris Lees

Paris Lees

writer United Kingdom

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
57,143
Power
2,273$
Sentiment
8.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 8.50 0.08% +0% 67,886,011 57,143 $2,700,000 2,273$
Totals 2 67,886,011 57,143 $2,700,000 2,273$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Paris Lees is a trans writer, journalist, and trans rights campaigner whose autobiography inspired the drama. 8

BBC: Trans teen drama based on Paris Lees memoir pulls no punches

United Kingdom United Kingdom: 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. 9

The Guardian: ‘All of us felt like we had touched gold’: What It Feels Like for a Girl, the BBC’s electric coming-of-age tale | Drama