Exclusive Video: Candis Cayne Discusses Being Out as Transgender in Hollywood
November 20, 2009
In observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance, GLAAD’s Entertainment Media team is proud to bring you an exclusive video of fabulously multi-talented performer Candis Cayne sharing her experiences in Hollywood as a transgender actress.Candis guest starred on this week’s episode of Nip/Tuck on FX and is best known for her groundbreaking role as Carmelita on ABC’s Dirty Sexy Money. As the first transgender actress to play a recurring transgender character on network primetime television, Candis has been a trailblazer in increasing the visibility of the transgender community. Candis recently shot a pilot called Yes, We Candis and can be seen performing every Monday night at The Abbey in West Hollywood.
Related Posts:What to Watch: Wednesday
November 18, 2009
Don’t miss Candis Cayne’s guest appearance on Nip/Tuck. Surely she can teach those boys a thing or two.
Wednesday, November 18
8:00 pm The New Adventures of Old Christine, CBS (30 min) NEW
Blind dates are never easy but Christine sets Richard up with a woman from her gym anyway (Jennifer Grey) and Richard’s friend tries to get Christine to go out with him! Out comedian Wanda Sykes co-stars.
8:00 pm America’s Next Top Model, The CW (1 hr) SEASON FINALE
Miss any of cycle 13? Then be sure to catch this highlights episode including previously unaired footage.
8:00 pm So You Think You Can Dance, FOX (1 hrs) NEW
Two contestants are eliminated. Who will make the final cut? Openly gay judge Adam Shankman will help make that difficult call!
Candis Cayne guests stars on Nip/Tuck
9:00 pm Modern Family, ABC (30 min) REPEAT
How will Mitchell and Cameron fare when there’s a bicycle thief in their midst? Hopefully they can keep their cool long enough to make it through family dinner at Jay and Gloria’s.
9:00 pm Law and Order: SVU, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Has the job finally gotten to Olivia? Her DNA marks her as the prime suspect in a bike-gang member’s murder. Stabler works to prove her innocence while Munch and Finn proceed with the case.
9:00 pm Glee, FOX (1 hr) NEW
Its time for Mr. Schuester to step up as a student gets sick leaving an odd number of singers. But his involvement may lead to a sticky situation. Plus Finn has dinner with Quinn’s family…sounds like fun!
10:00 pm Real World Road Rules Challenge: The Ruins, MTV (1 hr) NEW
The Challengers keep being eliminated. Let’s hope bisexual Sarah can stay alive.
10:00 pm Nip/Tuck, FX (1 hr) NEW
Julia’s mother (Vanessa Redgrave) tries to take custody of Annie and Connor forcing Julia and Sean to put aside their differences and work together. Plus Christian bonds with a patient and Mike discusses his future with Kimber. Also, the fabulous Candis Cayne guest stars.
Video From the GLAAD/SAG “Out In Hollywood III” Panel Discussion
October 19, 2009
Recently we posted photos from Out In Hollywood III: The Rise of the LGBT Actor, a panel discussion sponsored by GLAAD and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Today, we are pleased to present a short video from the event in which the panelists discuss what advice they would give to up-and-coming LGBT actors.
Click below for video:
The Stars Come Out for GLAAD & SAG’s Out in Hollywood Panel
October 8, 2009
Last night in Los Angeles, a packed house turned out to celebrate National Coming Out Month as GLAAD partnered with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) to present Out in Hollywood III: The Rise of the LGBT Actor, a panel featuring notable out actors, producers, directors and casting directors discussing their experiences being openly LGBT in the industry.
Doria Biddle, co-host of The Frank DeCaro Show on Sirius/XM Radio, moderated the event which included Emmy-winning director Paris Barclay, casting directors Tammara Billik and Dan Shaner, and Academy Award-winning producer Dan Jinks. The LGBT actors on the panel were: Bryan Batt (Mad Men), Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money), Wilson Cruz (He’s Just Not That Into You), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), Michelle Paradise (Exes and Ohs), and Jonathan Slavin (Better Off Ted). Also speaking at the event were GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios, SAG Interim National Executive Director David White, SAG Secretary-Treasurer Amy Aquino, and SAG LGBT Committee Chairman Jason Stuart.
Stayed tuned as we’ll be posting video soon. In the meantime, check out the photos and quotes below:
“Until everyone is free, the experiment of America is not succeeding. We all
want opportunity.” ~ Bryan Batt
From left: Jonathan Slavin, Wilson Cruz, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Bryan Batt
“There’s a movement going on and I can’t separate my personal from my work.
To give in to bigoted ideals is not fair to me…If you’re not ready to be out, then you’re not helpful to the cause and you’re not doing me any favors” ~ Wilson Cruz
From left: Dan Shaner, Tammara Billik, Jonathan Slavin, Wilson Cruz, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Doria Biddle, Candis Cayne, and Paris Barclay
“They created a quantum shift in the world.” ~ Tammara Billik on the impact of
actors who were publicly outed, like Neil Patrick Harris and T.R. Knight.
From left: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bryan Batt, Candis Cayne, Michelle Paradise, Dan Jinks, Paris Barclay, and Doria Biddle
“As a community, we’re always concerned when things are bad. We should also
write in when things are good.” ~ Paris Barclay, on using our voice to advocate
for the out images we support.
Be an Ally & a Friend Today!
April 14, 2009
Today, GLAAD unveiled our all-new “Be an Ally & a Friend” public education campaign. This year’s campaign has 22 public service announcements (PSAs) featuring 32 top entertainers from the world of television, film and music.
Sally Field and Ron Rifkin
“Now, more than ever, we need the support of straight allies in our work towards full equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community,” says GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano. “Straight allies play a vital role in fostering a climate of understanding and respect for LGBT people in their communities, helping all of us to recognize the common ground that we share.”
The campaign, now in its third year, features two distinct spots: one about the importance of accepting a gay friend or family member, the other about standing up for gay and transgender equality. These PSAs encourage the audience to “be an ally and a friend,” sending viewers to online resources to give them the tools to support LGBT family, friends, colleagues and fellow students, and find ways to get involved in gay and transgender advocacy in their own communities. There are multiple 20- and 30-second versions of the spots, as well as versions of the PSA in Spanish.
Ellen DeGeneres
“The diverse group of 32 talented entertainers – gay, straight and transgender – who gave their time and energy to this campaign deserves our deepest thanks for participating in this effort to reach a critical audience,” Giuliano continues. “We are so thankful to the networks across the country who have proudly broadcast the ‘Be an Ally & a Friend’ campaign in both English and Spanish, sending a clear message of acceptance and support to their viewers.”
The PSAs feature (alphabetically) actor Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin (Dirty Sexy Money), Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money), Gabrielle Christian (South of Nowhere), comic Kate Clinton, Lauren Collins (Degrassi: The Next Generation), actor Alan Cumming, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, Loretta Devine (Grey’s Anatomy), Sally Field (Brothers & Sisters), Van Hansis (As the World Turns), Cheyenne Jackson (Glee), Paul James (GREEK), T.R. Knight (Grey’s Anatomy), Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty), Becki Newton (Ugly Betty), comic Graham Norton, Tony Potts (Access Hollywood), Maeve Quinlan (South of Nowhere), Anthony Rapp (Rent), comic Caroline Rhea, Ron Rifkin (Brothers & Sisters), Anika Noni Rose (The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency), Adamo Ruggiero (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Zoe Saldana (Star Trek), Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer), Jake Silbermann (As the World Turns), singer Joss Stone, Michael Urie (Ugly Betty), Sofia Vergara (Madea Goes to Jail), musician Rufus Wainwright and Eduardo Xol (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition).
The first PSA stars Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, Ellen DeGeneres, Anika Noni Rose, Alan Cumming, William Baldwin, Rufus Wainwright, Sally Field and Ron Rifkin. It can be viewed at www.glaad.org, or here:
Additional PSAs will be unveiled approximately every two weeks throughout 2009. The PSAs will also be available through broadcast collaborations with national cable networks including IFC, Lifetime Movie Network, Lifetime Television, Sundance Channel, The N and Comcast cable systems; local cable systems and network affiliates; online at YouTube and Facebook; and others to be announced.
William Baldwin Hearts Candis Cayne
December 3, 2008
Dirty Sexy Money stars William Baldwin and Seth Gabel recently sat down with TVGuide.com to chat about the season and dish any spoilers they could.
For the uninitiated, Baldwin plays Sen. Patrick Darling, a rich and powerful man who’s been carrying on an affair with Carmelita, a transgender woman, played by Candis Cayne. Though he’s kept their relationship a secret for years, now that his wife has (mysteriously) died and he has gotten elected into office, he is ready to go public with Carmelita, much to the horror of Patrick’s controlling father.
William revealed there is some “very juicy stuff” coming up in his relationship with Carmelita and that he is “having a lot of fun working with Candis.” Yay!
The interview is below, but all Carmelita dish happens at the 2:50 mark.
Sneak Preview: Candis Cayne’s New GLAAD PSA
November 20, 2008
To mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, glaadBLOG is exclusively premiering a new PSA starring transgender actress Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money), encouraging viewers to treat others with dignity and respect regardless of gender identity/expression or sexual orientation.
Candis Cayne at the GLAAD Media Awards
Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded nine years ago to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was murdered November 28, 1998. The annual event is designed to raise public awareness of anti-transgender hate crimes and to encourage people to be allies to the transgender community.
The 20-second spot is part of GLAAD’s ongoing “Be an Ally & a Friend” campaign. The PSA starring Ms. Cayne is the first of 22 new spots which will appear on national cable networks and local affiliates throughout 2009.
The spots encourage people to be allies to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and to help combat discrimination, directing viewers to resources at GLAAD.org.
32 public figures from television, film and music are featured in the new campaign. They are (alphabetically): actor Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin (Dirty Sexy Money), Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money), Gabrielle Christian (South of Nowhere), comic Kate Clinton, Lauren Collins (Degrassi: The Next Generation), actor Alan Cumming, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, Loretta Devine (Eli Stone), Sally Field (Brothers & Sisters), Van Hansis (As the World Turns), Cheyenne Jackson (Broadway’s Xanadu), Paul James (GREEK), T.R. Knight (Grey’s Anatomy), Alec Mapa (Entourage), Becki Newton (Ugly Betty), comic Graham Norton, Tony Potts (Access Hollywood), Maeve Quinlan (South of Nowhere), Anthony Rapp (RENT), comic Caroline Rhea, Ron Rifkin (Brothers & Sisters), Anika Noni Rose (Dreamgirls), Adamo Ruggiero (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Zoe Saldana (Star Trek), Kyra Sedgwick (The Closer), Jake Silbermann (As the World Turns), singer Joss Stone, Michael Urie (Ugly Betty), Sofia Vergara (Dirty Sexy Money), musician Rufus Wainwright and Eduardo Xol (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition).
Please view the new spot below and share it with your friends!
What to Watch: Wednesday
October 22, 2008
8:00 pm America’s Next Top Model, CW (1 hr) NEW - Queer competitor Elina remains, though transgender contestant Isis has been sent home. This week, Cycle 10 winner Whitney drops by for the Cover Girl commercial shoot!
8:00 pm The New Adventures of Old Christine, CBS (30 min) NEW - In an effort to keep her best friend in the country, Christine married Barb in the season opener. Little do they know that immigration law discriminates against gay couples.
9:00 pm Stylista, CW (1 hr) SERIES PREMIERE - Eleven fashionistas compete to be the new Junior Editor at Elle magazine.
10:00 pm Lipstick Jungle, NBC (1 hr) NEW - Victory’s assistant Roy is gay.
10:00 pm Dirty Sexy Money, ABC (1 hr) NEW - Candis Cayne plays Carmelita, the transgender mistress of Patrick, a Senatorial candidate. Tonight, she returns to the show!
10:00 pm Top Design 2, Bravo (1 hr) NEW - Bravo’s interior design competition continues, with head judge Jonathan Adler. This week, Jonathan brings his new husband to work!
What to Watch: Wednesday
October 8, 2008
8:00 pm The New Adventures of Old Christine, CBS (30 min) NEW - In an effort to keep her best friend in the country, Christine married Barb in the season opener. Little do they know that immigration law discriminates against gay couples. This week, Barb is profiled in a business journal, bringing in new clientele to the gym.
Steve on "The Sarah Silverman Program"
8:00 pm America’s Next Top Model, CW (1 hr) NEW - Queer competitor Elina remains, though transgender contestant Isis has been sent home. This week the group learns how to model unflattering clothes.
8:00 pm Bones, Fox (1 hr) NEW - Lab worker Angela is bisexual. This week, the team solves a mysterious case involving a transgender victim.
9:00 pm Project Runway, Bravo (1 hr) NEW - Gay designer Jerrell is still in the running. Tim Gunn and Michael Kors are among those providing feedback.
10:00 pm Lipstick Jungle, NBC (1 hr) NEW - Victory’s assistant Roy will be revealed as gay this season.
10:00 pm Top Design 2, Bravo (1 hr) NEW - Bravo’s interior design competition continues, with head judge Jonathan Adler.
10:00 pm Sordid Lives: The Series, Logo (30 min) NEW - LaVonda catches Bitsy and Glyndora in the act, and Sara doesn’t accept that Ty and Jacob are a couple.
10:00 pm Dirty Sexy Money, ABC (1 hr) NEW - Candis Cayne plays the transgender mistress of Patrick, a Senatorial candidate.
10:30 pm The Sarah Silverman Program, Comedy Central (30 min) SEASON PREMIERE - She’s baaaack, with a two night premiere event beginning tonight! Which of course means stoner gay couple Brian and Steve returns, as well!
What to Watch: Monday
September 29, 2008
6:00 pm 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Bravo (2 hrs) REPEAT – A re-broadcast of the annual award show honoring fair, accurate and inclusive representations of LGBT people in the media. Appearances include Janet Jackson, Ellen DeGeneres, Rufus Wainwright, Candis Cayne, and Kathy Griffin. Watch and win a trip to London!
Ellen and Portia at the Media Awards
8:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW – Serena finds fame at Fashion Week. Hopefully, her gay brother Eric will be there to show his support!
8:00 pm Dancing with the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW – Keep your eyes on ‘N Sync’s Lance Bass, the first openly gay competitor on DWTS. [read more]
10:00 pm Raising the Bar, TNT (1 hr) NEW – In this legal drama, Charlie is having an affair with Judge Trudy Kessler, but rumor has it, he’s only doing it to cover the fact that he’s gay.
10:00 pm Shirts & Skins, Logo (30 min) NEW – Described as a “stereotype busting reality series,” this show explores the lives of the San Francisco Rockdogs (gold medal winners in the 2006 Gay Games) as they reunite to train for the Chicago National Gay Basketball Championship. [read more]
11:35 pm Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC (1 hr) NEW – Ellen DeGeneres chats with Jay, and is likely to mention her recent wedding to Portia!
EXCLUSIVE Video: Candis Cayne’s Monologue from the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
September 26, 2008
Yesterday you got to see Graham Norton at the media awards in New York City and this morning we showed you Jennifer Beals’ speech.
Now you can watch a clip of Candis Cayne from Dirty Sexy Money delivering her monologue (and a performance) at the media awards in San Francisco. On Monday we’ll be posting the amazing speech given by The L Word creator Ilene Chaiken.
And remember, GLAAD announced a fantastic contest to encourage people to watch the re-airing of the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Bravo – Monday, September 29th @ 6pm EST/PST and Friday, October 3nd @ 2am EST/PST - (click here for all the details):
One lucky viewer who watches the re-airing of the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Bravo on Monday, September 29th @ 6pm EST/PST or on Friday, October 3nd @ 2am EST/PST (check local listings) will win a trip to London courtesy of VisitBritain!
(Click on the “ShareThis” link at the top of this post to spread the word to your family, friends, and coworkers!)
By broadcasting the awards on Bravo an estimated 84 million homes get the opportunity to watch the best portrayals of the LGBT community in media and see celebrities step out to support our community.
Enjoy the video below – an EXCLUSIVE clip of Candis Cayne delivering her monologue (and a performance) at the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco:
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And here is some of what you can expect to see on Monday, September 29th @ 6pm EST/PST or on Friday, October 3nd @ 2am EST/PST (check local listings) when Bravo re-airs the show:
Check back on Monday for a clip of Ilene Chaiken’s speech.
And don’t forget to spread the word, watch the show and enter to win!
Laverne is a Goddess
September 17, 2008
I’ve made no secret that I really adored Laverne on I Want to Work For Diddy. Watching this week’s episode just felt so empty and hollow without her strong spirit adding some much-needed class and integrity to this series.
VH1 recently interviewed the ousted contestant, and as usual, Laverne was incredibly poised and well-spoken. In the clip below, she talks not only about being recognized by fans, but also takes a serious note, stressing the importance of having transgender people represented on television. She gives shout-outs to America’s Next Top Model’s Isis and Dirty Sexy Money’s Candis Cayne.
“For me, it’s not about positive or negative [representations],” she said. “It’s about diversity.”
Here, here.
