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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Calls Out Rising Transphobia Globally

10/7/2025

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor criticized rising transphobia in the United Kingdom (UK) and globally in an interview with The Independent.
She warned social media harms trans people who want to live quietly and avoid conflict.
Ellis-Bextor said Pride has shifted from celebration to political necessity, hoping for improvement.
On her podcast, she highlights articulate trans voices and their advocacy.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor criticized rising transphobia in the United Kingdom (UK) and globally in an interview with The Independent.
She warned social media harms trans people who want to live quietly and avoid conflict.
Ellis-Bextor said Pride has shifted from celebration to political necessity, hoping for improvement.
On her podcast, she highlights articulate trans voices and their advocacy.