Eddie Izzard insists she wouldn't play a straight female character as it would be 'taking a role from someone else' - as she describes debate around biological sex as a 'minefield'

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Eddie Izzard Won't Play Straight Women: "Taking a Role From Someone Else"

Comedian Eddie Izzard has said she wouldn't take on a straight female acting role, believing it would mean taking an opportunity away from another actress.

In an interview with the Telegraph, Izzard [said/explained/stated] her decision stemmed from the ongoing debate around gender identity and casting. She described the current climate as a "minefield" and prefers to focus on roles that align with her own gender presentation, which can include both masculine and feminine elements.

Izzard emphasized her commitment to equality, stating, "My line on all of this is that women's rights are human rights, and trans rights are human rights."

However, she seems to hold the view that playing a cisgender woman would be disrespectful to actresses who identify as such.