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Trans Actor Scott Schofield Relocates to Canada Amid Rising U.S. Anti-Trans Sentiment

1/28/2026

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Scott Turner Schofield, an Emmy-nominated transgender actor, relocated to Toronto after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 election.
The move followed rising anti-trans sentiment in the United States.
He is set to release the film Becoming a Man in 127 Easy Steps about his journey.
He says empathy should guide storytelling and praises Canada for civil discourse and a stronger social fabric.

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Story summary

Scott Turner Schofield, an Emmy-nominated transgender actor, relocated to Toronto after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 election.
The move followed rising anti-trans sentiment in the United States.
He is set to release the film Becoming a Man in 127 Easy Steps about his journey.
He says empathy should guide storytelling and praises Canada for civil discourse and a stronger social fabric.