15+ True Stories That Inspired Hollywood Films That Charity Had No Part Of

Published on 11/22/2017
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The Danish Girl

Meet Lili Elbe, a transgender Danish woman who was born as Einar Magnus Andreas Wegene. She is one of the first recognized women to undergo gender reassignment surgery. In public, she would introduce herself as Einar’s sister until the surgery successfully concluded. 1930 is the year she officially transitioned and as a result began to go by the name “Lili.”

The Danish Girl

The Danish Girl

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Monster

Charlize Theron portrayed Aileen Wuornos, a former prostitute turned serial killer. During the 80’s and 90’s, she murdered six men who she claims sexually abused her or tried to while she was an escort. Even though she alleged self defense for her actions, she was still prosecuted and executed.

Monster

Monster

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