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Bel Priestley on Transitioning Publicly, Young Fame & Heartstopper

The Pieces with Bimini

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 - 39 minutes

When it comes to Gen Z's change-makers, few have made an impact as significant as Bel Priestley. The content creator-turned-actress inspired a generation when she documented her transition on social media, in the process building a legion of over 1.5M fans online.

Most recently, Bel has starred in Netflix's hit series Heartstopper and partnered with everyone from ASOS to the cover of Attitude Magazine. She is still wearing her heart on her sleeve, and taking the world with her as her journey of discovery continues.

In this episode of The Pieces, Bimini and Bel Priestly talk about challenges at school whilst transitioning, the importance of support for young LGBTQ+ people, Bel's decision to document their life online and her entry into acting.

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