Will Ferrell & Harper Steele Interview: “The Idea Trans People Should Cause Anyone Fear is Pathetic”

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele talk transgender allyship, Donald Trump's anti-transgender policies, women's safety, body image, navigating 'bro heavy' environments and coming out as they join my podcast, 'Reign with Josh Smith' to celebrate the release of their Netflix movie documentary, 'Will and Harper.' You can listen to the full Will Ferrell and Harper Steele interview on my podcast here: http://hyperurl.co/i4yxt0

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Chapters & Topics:
00:00 Intro
00:08 ‘Will and Harper’ Movie Documentary
00:25 Power of allyship
01:30 Where are the male allies?
03:48 Transgender & women’s safety
05:06 ‘Saturday Night Live’ bro heavy environment
05:58 Living life authentically
08:23 Trans joy & coming out
09:26 ‘Will & Harper’ scenes & Harper’s Younger Self
11:16 Trump & anti-trans policies
13:20 Trans Healthcare Rollbacks
14:10 Will Ferrell’s kids giving him hope
15:23 Body Image
17:33 Will, Elf & his christmas message

We are joined by two incredible people this week, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele and this is a conversation I will remember for a long time.

Will and Harper met on the set at 'Saturday Night Live' in 1995 when Will got his big break and Harper was in the writers room. Fast forward 30 years and their friendship entered a new chapter when Harper sent Will an email saying she was coming out as transgender.

After years of being each other’s allies - after Harper defended Will's talent on the set of 'Saturday Night Live' - Will came up with the idea of a Netflix documentary film called ‘Will and Harper’. The Netflix movie shows them going on an American road trip, talking about Harper’s experiences and seeing how Harper now navigates the former bro-heavy environments she used to love when she used to go on road trips across the country solo. The movie is incredibly funny, moving and essential viewing for everyone - so why not put it on over the holidays after you finish 'Elf?'

Today the road trip rolls into London and we talk about the power of vocal allyship - and finally we have found a male ally willing to actually use his voice (how rare is that!!!) - women's safety, body image and the alarming anti-trans policies Donald Trump promises to impose in his second term as President.

This episode is a real testament to the power of friendship and the true joy that can come from being your authentic self so I hope this chat encourages you, no matter how you identify, to live your life the way you want to and to find the people who encourage you to live that life proudly. If you love this conversation too please get in touch you can find me across socials @joshsmithhosts Love, Josh xx

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