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Trans Actors Call Out IMDb For Publishing Birth Names, Address Consequences Of “Deadnamingâ€By Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterApril 13, 2019 4:33pmUPDATED with full statement from IMDb. IMDb is getting dragged for publishing the birth names of trans actors without their permission. Known as “deadnamingâ€, the outing of their birth names can bring about stress and possibly lead to harassment and discrimination.Two anonymous trans actors told IndieWire that they have told IMDb to remove their birth names numerous times but they hadn’t complied. Even with the help from their management, reps and GLAAD, their names continued to be displayed. ... More
Stuff like this is sure to tarnish the respected reputation of Hollyweird.