Olivia Colman shared that she enjoys the acceptance she’s found within the LGBTQ+ community, especially as she portrays a mother to a non-binary child in her latest film.
The 52-year-old actress discussed her connection with the transgender community as her new film, Jimpa, is about to be released. She said she’s gained valuable insights from them, especially after receiving positive feedback for her previous roles supporting LGBTQ+ stories.
Olivia recently mentioned in an interview that working on a film with the non-binary child of director Sophie Hyde gave her an opportunity to connect with someone from the LGBTQ+ community in a way she hadn’t before, saying she’d ‘never spent so much time’ with someone from that community.
I’ve been following her for a while, and I was really touched by what she shared recently. She’s always felt a bit like an outsider, even within the queer community, but exploring that has actually helped her understand herself better. She realized she identifies as non-binary, which honestly felt so authentic. She even joked that she’s always felt like ‘a gay man’ at heart, and she’s said that to her husband, Ed Sinclair, for years! It’s just lovely to see her embrace who she is.
I recently watched a really compelling film where the incredibly talented actor from ‘The Crown’ takes on the role of Hannah, a mother navigating the complexities of family. Her child, Frances, identifies as non-binary, and the story follows Hannah as she journeys to Amsterdam to reconnect with Frances’ father, Jim. It’s a beautiful and touching portrayal of modern family dynamics.
When Frances expresses a desire to live with their grandfather in Amsterdam, Hannah has to rethink how she’s parenting and how she connects with her child.
The film is directed by Sophie Hyde and draws from her personal life. The character of John is inspired by her father, who was a gay activist, and her trans non-binary child, Aud Mason-Hyde, plays the role of Frances.
Olivia shared with Them that she feels grateful for the acceptance she’s received from the LGBTQ+ community. She expressed her love for the community, noting that she finds its stories to be incredibly heartwarming and beautiful, and feels honored to be a part of it.
She acknowledged her character is often perceived as separate from the main group, and commented, ‘I think I was pretty accurate in portraying that. It’s valuable for someone looking in to observe and really listen – something we could all benefit from. Hannah was particularly skilled at doing just that.’
Because I share a lot of the same beliefs and perspectives as Sophie, it felt natural to portray Hannah – I didn’t have to stretch myself too much to get into the role.
I definitely learned a lot during that time. Looking back, I hadn’t really spent much time with people in the transgender community before, to be honest. I did gain some understanding, and I also improved at using correct pronouns.
During the interview, Olivia also shared that she ‘sees herself as non-binary.
The actress, famous for her work in shows like The Crown, The Favourite, and Heartstopper, has been married to Ed Sinclair for 25 years. She recently shared that she’s never been comfortable with strict ideas about how men and women should behave, even within her own marriage.
She shared that throughout her life, she’s often felt nonbinary during disagreements with others.
I’ve never felt traditionally feminine, even as a woman. I’ve always identified to my husband as a gay man.
He understood what I meant, which made me feel comfortable and accepted. I mostly surround myself with people who aren’t rigidly defined by their sexuality. The men I care about are comfortable expressing all aspects of their personalities.
My husband and I share a relationship where we each take on the role of either being strong and supportive, or needing a little extra care, depending on what’s happening. I truly believe everyone is capable of both strength and gentleness, and I’ve always felt that way.
It’s really comforting to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t see things as simply black and white. Working on this film confirmed that for me – I realized I wasn’t alone in feeling that way.
Nonbinary describes a gender identity that isn’t exclusively male or female. It represents a spectrum beyond those traditional categories.
I’m so excited about Olivia’s new film, Jimpa! It’s a really touching story about a mother, Hannah, played by Colman, and her nonbinary child, Frances, who’s played by Aud Mason-Hyde. They go on a trip to Amsterdam to see Frances’s grandfather, Jim, who’s brilliantly portrayed by John Lithgow. It’s a beautiful and important film, and I can’t wait for everyone to see it!
When Frances expresses a desire to live with their grandfather in Amsterdam, Hannah has to rethink how she parents and how she connects with her child.
The film is directed by Sophie Hyde and draws from her personal life. The character of John is inspired by her father, who was a gay activist, and her child, Aud Mason-Hyde—who is trans and non-binary—plays the role of Frances.
During interviews for her movie, Olivia shared with Vanity Fair that she hopes to consistently be in the company of LGBTQ+ individuals.
She explained that everyone involved in the film identified as LGBTQ+, and she felt incredibly welcomed by them. She speculated that this welcoming atmosphere might be because they had all personally navigated journeys to self-acceptance and confidence.
It deeply troubles me to see so much hatred directed at any group of people. I believe hatred stems from a lack of personal connection – it’s hard to dislike someone you actually know. When you meet kind and loving people, it’s difficult to understand how anyone could harbor negativity towards them. It really comes down to simply accepting and loving others, and I don’t understand why that bothers some people. I just can’t wrap my head around it.
I would be incredibly happy if I could collaborate with LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals on all of my projects.
Okay, seriously, Olivia Colman is just incredible. I mean, she killed it as Queen Anne in ‘The Favourite,’ and it wasn’t just me saying that – she won an Oscar! And it’s so cool because the movie really explored Queen Anne’s relationship with Sarah Churchill, which was… well, a same-sex affair. It’s just amazing how she always picks these roles that are so groundbreaking and beautifully portray LGBTQ+ stories. I’ve been a fan ever since!
She played Sarah Nelson, the mother of a teenage boy named Nick who is bisexual, in the Netflix series Heartstopper. Fans especially loved a touching scene where Nick came out to her.
I was so thrilled when Olivia publicly supported LGBTQ+ inclusive education back in 2019! She told Vogue that she really believes all kids should have relationship classes in school, and I completely agree. It’s just common sense to me that these topics should be covered for everyone.
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