Schoolboy to Showgirl: The Alexandra Billings Story (Part 3)

A profile of transgendered actress-singer Alexandra Billings, who grew up in Chicago and has performed in many local stage productions. Billings has also played transsexual characters on "ER" and "Grey's Anatomy."

Ms. Billings is (IMO) noteworthy as a woman. Please note that I didn't choose to use the adjective, 'transgendered' - even though she is a *fantastic* role model for the community of transgendered folks.

When I view her story, it just doesn't seem appropriate to place the 'lesser' adjective before the 'more appropriate' noun. To my mind, "transgendered" is a reflection of only *one* part of many processes that a very strong woman had to undergo to fulfill her complete potential in the world.

You Go, GIRL.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Transgender
• Transgendered
• Alexandra
• Billings
• Chicago
• Actress
• GLBT

[b4baby]

this doc is phenomenal. i love how well documented Alex's life is... even from a young age. she had great foresight.

[jennifersuttontg]

OMG i would love to be her!

[andreaburnett]

Wow, Honey West has had way too much work done, she's beautiful but when she talks her face doesn't move. Alex is gorgeous and classy