Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney opened up about her “rocky journey” with her family in a new interview. Since making her debut in the critically acclaimed Netflix rom-com series, the openly trans 19-year-old has positioned herself as one of the most promising emerging talents in the entertainment industry.
From her highly anticipated appearance as Rose in Doctor Who’s 60th-anniversary specials to gracing the cover of various high-profile magazines, Finney’s upward trajectory is showing no signs of slowing down.
In addition to her growing acting resume, the young talent has made waves within the LGBTQ+ community due to her inspiring and powerful journey as a trans woman.
In a recent interview with GQ, Finney shed further light on her transition and how her mother initially reacted to her gender identity. “It’s been a rocky journey, but eventually she accepted me, and accepts me.