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Liev Schreiber Discusses Daughter Kai's Transition and LGBTQ Advocacy

The actor reflects on parenting a transgender teenager, her modeling success, and their support for homeless LGBTQ youth ahead of the Ali Forney Center gala.

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Overview

  • Liev Schreiber publicly spoke for the first time about his 16-year-old daughter Kai's transgender identity in a Variety interview, highlighting her lifelong self-expression and pronoun change request.
  • Kai, who debuted as a model for Valentino in March, has quickly risen in the fashion industry, representing visibility for transgender youth in high fashion.
  • Schreiber, alongside his wife Taylor and daughter Kai, will attend the Ali Forney Center's 'A Place at the Table' gala to support homeless LGBTQ youth, emphasizing the significance of community resources.
  • The Ali Forney Center serves over 2,200 homeless LGBTQ youth through its drop-in center and transitional residences, addressing critical needs for a vulnerable population.
  • Acknowledging political challenges facing the transgender community, Schreiber expressed cautious optimism and stressed the importance of unconditional parental support while navigating the complexities of raising a teenager.