Richard Gadd is a Scottish actor and writer who became famous for creating and starring in the 2024 Netflix drama series “Baby Reindeer.”
The show garnered attention for its compelling narrative and Gadd’s performance.
Highlights
- Richard Gadd is a Scottish actor and writer. The Netflix series “Baby Reindeer” is based on his life.
- Richard Gadd is not transgender but bisexual.
- The actor was caught up in a professional conduct controversy for dating a trans actress who auditioned for the series Baby Reindeer.
35 years old, Richard started his career as a comedian. Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows: Cheese & Crack Whores (2013) and Breaking Gadd (2014) are one of his early works.
Some of Gadd’s work in movies and television includes Scot Squad, Against the Law, Outlander, Weeding Season, and Code 404.
Richard Gadd Discusses Bisexuality & Life Experiences Reflected In Netflix’s Baby Reindeer!
The Netflix series Baby Reindeer is mainly based on the events in Richard Gadd‘s life.
In the series, his character, Donny, is bisexual. In real life, as well, Richard Gadd identifies as bisexual.
Gadd is not transgender but is sexually and romantically attracted to both men and women.
Although the actor is primarily secretive about his relationships.
Similarly, Gadd speaks up about his struggles and life stories regarding his sexuality and others in the Baby Reindeer series.
In an interview during a series of promotions, Gadd said that while making a series, he hoped to honor the many people who experience their sexuality as indefinitely unclear.
Richard explains that many people don’t neatly fit into labels like gay, straight, or bisexual and says,
A lot of people don’t fit into gay, straight, or bisexual—they go through life questioning and wrestling with it almost the whole time
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Recalling his past experience concerning sexuality and identity, the actor added,
When I was going through everything in my early 20s, I remember fundamentally feeling confused.
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Richard Gadd Recently Dated A Transgender Actress During Baby Reindeer Auditions
Writer and actor of Baby Reindeer, Richard Gadd, was caught in the allegation and controversy for dating a trans actress, Reece Lyons, in the conduct of unprofessionalism.
Reece Lyons is a London-based transgender actress, writer, and poet. She gained recognition as a finalist in the 2018 Roundhouse Poetry Slam.
Similarly, Lyons is also known for her role in the TV series “Hanna” (2019).
Richard Gadd investigated over dating trans actress who auditioned for Baby Reindeer, then dumping her when she didn't get the part https://t.co/D7m9UuAmmS pic.twitter.com/SYLwJQ4fmz
— SICK CHIRPSE (@SickChirpse) May 8, 2024
Recently, trans actress Reece posted on her Twitter stories that she and Baby Reindeer actor Richard Gadd were romantically involved as she auditioned for the series.
According to the threads of tweets on X, Gadd approached Reece. He offered her the opportunity to audition for the trans-women role, Teri, portrayed as Gadd’s ex-girlfriend.
Apparently, Gadd and Lyons went on four dates between October and November 2021. After that, they mutually decided not to be together anymore.
The on-and-off relationship status of Richard Gadd and Reece Lyons resulted in their split. Similarly, it also fueled the controversial debate regarding the professional conduct of the actor.
Additional Information
- As of 2024, Richard Gadd’s estimated net worth is $2 million. His income is primarily accumulated from his comedic and creative ventures.
- Gadd studied English Literature and theatre at the University of Glasgow and trained at the Oxford School of Drama.
- Before 2015, Richard had struggled with alcohol and substance abuse because of the stalking and sexual assault.
