(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Emma Dumont, a model and actor known for her role in Oppenheimer, announced Thursday she now identifies as a “trans masculine non-binary person,” dropping female pronouns in favor of “they/them.”
Dumont revealed the shocking change on Instagram, updating the account name to “Nick Dumont” and boasting of the newly adopted pronouns.
A Dumont spokesperson later confirmed the transition in remarks to TMZ: “They identify as a trans masculine non-binary person. Their work name is still going to be Emma Dumont, but they will go by Nick with friends and family.”
#EmmaDumont made a major revelation … revealing they're non-binary — and, their friends and family are calling them by a new name. pic.twitter.com/aDy3YlVLr4
— TMZ (@TMZ) December 6, 2024
Healthline claims that the term “trans masculine” refers to individuals who “were assigned female at birth but identify with masculinity.”
Similarly, Healthline says “nonbinary” describes those whose gender identity “falls outside” traditional and more mainstream definition.
Dumont, who was born female in 1994, appeared to hint at the identity shift in a May 26 post featuring a jean jacket and a short haircut.
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On Aug. 28, Dumont shared more photos, including one in a blue jean jacket and dark brown T-shirt.
Some of Dumont’s followers noted the new look, with one individual writing, “I miss the long black hair.”
Dumont has landed major roles in recent years, including Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza and Marvel’s TV series The Gifted, according to TMZ.
Her most prominent role was playing Robert Oppenheimer’s sister-in-law in the blockbuster film Oppenheimer.
Dumont, once celebrated by IndiWire as a breakout star, surprised many personalities on the social media platform called X.
Many users circulated before-and-after photos of her transition, with some commentators accusing Dumont of simply announcing the gender change in a bid to gain attention.
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A New York Post tweet announcing the transition amassed nearly 24 million views by Dec. 6.
Several right-leaning figures shared their opinions on Dumont’s identity change. Riley Gaines quipped on X, “Someone explain ‘trans masculine non-binary’ to me like I’m 5.”
Mary Katharine Ham added, “Lotta words for Emma got a haircut.”
Someone explain 'trans masculine non-binary' to me like I'm 5 https://t.co/TV8sqJ2v3V
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) December 6, 2024
