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Why Eddie Redmayne Regrets Starring in Transgender Movie 'The Danish Girl'

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The Danish Girl, but he's now admitted starring in the movie was "a mistake."He was nominated for an Academy Award in 2016 for his portrayal of Lili Elbe, while co-star Alicia Vikander won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance as Gerda Wegener.

While the movie was celebrated at the time, it also came in for criticism from some in the transgender community.Both Redmayne and Vikander have since spoken out about the casting, and suggested they'd do things differently in hindsight.During a recent interview with British newspaper The Sunday Times, Redmayne reflected on his career and admitted that he regrets starring in the 2015 movie The Danish Girl.He said: "No I wouldn't make that film now.

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