Matt Smith, during a red carpet interview for 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, corrected a reporter who misgendered his co-star Emma D'Arcy, using D'Arcy's correct they/them pronouns. This act of allyship was widely praised online.
Emma D'Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, is non-binary and openly discusses their identity as a trans-masc presenting person in interviews. They previously felt pressure to present as a woman in Hollywood but stopped pretending.
Matt Smith, who plays Daemon Targaryen, has consistently praised D'Arcy's performance and expressed that working without them in Season 2 of 'House of the Dragon' was difficult because of his high regard for their talents. The show's Season 2 premiere is set for June 16th.