Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Tom Murray

Young Sheldon star opens up about being a nonbinary role model

  • Raegan Revord, the 17-year-old actor known for playing Missy Cooper in Young Sheldon, has publicly come out as non-binary.
  • Revord expressed hope that their announcement will inspire others to embrace their true selves, having been inspired by other non-binary and queer public figures.
  • They had previously updated their social media pronouns to they/them in January, but this is their first public statement on their gender identity.
  • The actor starred as Sheldon's fraternal younger twin sister in The Big Bang Theory spin-off for seven seasons, from 2017 to 2024.
  • Revord is also promoting their debut young adult romance novel, Rules for Fake Girlfriends, which was published recently and draws inspiration from queer love stories.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.