Pedro Pascal Champions Trans Rights With Viral ‘Protect the Dolls’ T-shirt at Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ London Premiere
- Pedro Pascal attended the Marvel Thunderbolts* special screening in London on April 22, 2025.
- He wore a "Protect the Dolls" t-shirt days after a UK court ruling excluded trans women from the legal definition of a woman.
- Designer Connor Ives created the t-shirt, which debuted at London Fashion Week.
- Sales of the t-shirt have raised over $250,000 for Trans Lifeline, an organization supporting transgender people.
- Pascal used his public appearance to voice support for the transgender community.
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Pedro Pascal appears at a premiere wearing a "Protect the Dolls" T-shirt in support of trans women.
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN Pedro Pascal used a film premiere in London to speak out for trans rights. The Hollywood actor was photographed on the red carpet for the presentation of Marvel Studios' latest film, "Thunderbolts," wearing a T-shirt with the phrase "Protect the Dolls." The garment, by London-based American designer Conner Ives, has gone viral since Ives wore it at the finale of his Fall/Winter 2025 show in February. The slogan is seen as …
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Pedro Pascal shows support for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere days after UK Supreme Court ruling
Actor Pedro Pascal reaffirmed his support for transgender rights at the London premiere of Marvel's Thunderbolts, making a powerful statement through fashion.
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