News about Brandon Teena

Hilary Swank revealed that she hopes a trans actor would take on her role in Boys Don't Cry if the film was made today. The Million Dollar Baby actress, 49 - who recently opened up about becoming a mother to twins - reflected on the Oscar-winning indie film during an interview with The Times of London. In the biographical movie - which also starred Chloe Sevigny and Peter Sarsgaard -  Swank notably took on the role of a transgender man named Brandon Teena. Her performance later won her an Academy Award for Best Actress.