Emma Dumont has a new name after coming out as non-binary, but not everyone supports their new identity. The actor dropped the bombshell by changing their pronouns and name on their Instagram bio. They revealed that they are now Nick Dumont and must be addressed as they/them instead of she/her. A rep for Dumont confirmed the news in a statement, saying:
“They identify as a trans masculine non-binary person. Their work name is still going to be Emma Dumont, but they will go by Nick with friends and family.”
Transmasculine, per Healthline, is an umbrella term that refers to people who were assigned female at birth but identify with masculinity. Dumont’s decision to continue using their birth name in their acting projects might be linked to their career achievements. As Emma, they gained recognition for starring in projects like the hit Oppenheimer movie. They played the character Robert Oppenheimer’s sister-in-law Jackie in the 2023 film.
Additionally, they have starred in significant roles like Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza and Marvel’s The Gifted series. TMZ also reported they would star in The New Me, but a release date has not been confirmed. While Dumont has not publicly addressed their new identity, fans reacted to the news on their last Instagram post.
Fans Have Mixed Feelings About Emma Dumont’s ‘Trans Masculine’ Identity
Months before a rep confirmed their new identity, Dumont seemingly started their transition. They traded their signature long hair for a pixie cut in May, flaunting their shorter hairstyle in several posts. Their last Instagram update came four days ago when they shared a carousel of images that exuded masculine energy.
These pictures captured Dumont in high spirits, brightly smiling and being goofy. There was a bathroom selfie of them, a shot of them posing with a guitar, and them eating chicken. “Boggs season,” they captioned the images. As stated, fans reacted to the news of their identity underneath this post, with hundreds of mixed reactions.
An Instagram user found the situation bizarre, writing, “So wait, you cut your hair short, stopped wearing makeup, wore some casual clothes, posed a tough face in a bathroom, and you put a nonsensical label on it???” Another shocked fan bluntly asked, “U wanna be a boy??” A third trolled Dumont, claiming they were “playing pretend,” while a fourth blamed “liberalism” for ruining the actor. However, others proudly supported their transition, with one declaring they were “killing it.”
A fellow supporter applauded them for coming out, while an IG user noted they had a “super happy” transformation. A fan noted they were getting “cool lead singer-guitar player” vibes from Dumont’s pictures, a comment they resonated with. They revealed their transition wasn’t the only new thing fans would get from them with an upcoming 2025 EP. It was unclear if the actor was teasing the fan or if they planned to join the music industry.
Could Oppenheimer actor Emma Nick Dumont embrace a music career alongside their transmasculine non-binary identity like their fan suggested?
