A post shared by @elliotpage Elliot Page and Dan Levy have joined other celebrities and activists in calling for Netflix to do better for its trans employees.The controversy stems from Dave Chappell’s comedy special, The Closer, which came to the streaming giant earlier this month.
In it, Chappelle says he’s “Team TERF”, voiced support for JK Rowling, and stated, “Gender is a fact”. He also talks about his friendship and support of a trans comedian who later died by suicide.Yesterday, trans employees and allies at Netflix took part in a walkout of the company’s LA HQ.
At the same time, a ‘Stand Up in Solidarity’ rally was organized by trans activist Ashlee Marie Preston.She, and other supporters of the rally and walkout, including Angelica.