Historically, trans characters were often used as plot "twists" or comedic relief. Significant milestones have changed this trajectory:

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: Films like The World According to Garp (1982) and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) began introducing more sympathetic, though often cis-acted, portrayals.