Kelly Marie Tran Comes Out as Queer, Embraces Authenticity in Upcoming Film

The 'Star Wars' actress shared her identity publicly while discussing her role in a queer remake of 'The Wedding Banquet.'

Kelly Marie Tran, known for her role in the 'Star Wars' sequel trilogy, announced publicly that she identifies as queer during an interview with Vanity Fair.
Tran's revelation coincides with her starring role in a queer-led remake of Ang Lee's 1993 romantic comedy 'The Wedding Banquet,' set for release in 2025.
In the film, Tran plays Angela, a woman navigating IVF with her girlfriend, portrayed by Lily Gladstone, while orchestrating a fake marriage to help a friend secure a green card.
Tran described the project, directed by queer filmmaker Andrew Ahn, as deeply personal, saying it reflects her own experiences, including coming out to her mother.
This marks Tran's first time publicly identifying as queer and her first role as an openly queer character, a milestone she describes as empowering and affirming.