Here Are 13 Celebrities That You Might Not Have Known Were Androgynes But It Makes Sense Now That We Know

Some celebrities look one way on purpose, and it still trips people up. Take LP, for example, the singer whose face, voice, and style have had fans arguing for years about whether they are “really” a girl or a boy.

Now layer in the rest of the list: Zoe Kravitz who doesn’t fit neatly into anyone’s expectations, Charlotte Gainsbourg who dresses like a man and skips makeup, and Timothée Chalamet who gets labeled “feminine” even while he’s winning everyone over on screen. Add in the shape-shifting legend David Bowie, the chameleon casting magnet Cillian Murphy, and Tilda Swinton who can pass convincingly as either gender, and you’ve got a whole lineup that makes people rethink what they thought they knew.

Here’s the twist, these “you might not have known” details make the confusion feel a lot less random.

1. LP (Laura Pergolizzi)

Laura is a singer known as LP. They have had a few songs go viral, which have garnered Laura a lot of attention. However, it's no secret that she can be a little confusing, and this is because she's actually androgynous.

Fans love her talent despite the ongoing debate about whether she's actually a girl or a boy.

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2. Zoe Kravitz

Zoe is one celebrity who is quite interesting based on her appearance. She is just like her father in the sense that she's quite unusual, and her appearance doesn't exactly give you the impression of a female or a male.

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3. Charlotte Gainsbourg

Charlotte is an actress who loves her job. She doesn't really enjoy wearing makeup, and she likes dressing like a man, which can be a little confusing to some. Regardless, she's still loved for her talents.

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4. Timothée Chalamet

Timothée is one of those actors that everyone seems to love because he is just charming. However, he is more of a feminine man, which can confuse people, but he's good at what he does, and his fans will always stand behind him.

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5. David Bowie

David Bowie is known for playing different roles throughout his life, but singing has gained him fame. He's able to transform into many different characters based on his androgynous appearance.

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6. Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy has been described as a chameleon by commentators. He can quickly turn into a transgender person or a sexy, psychotic murderer, and there’s a clear explanation for that.

He's androgynous, which makes it easy for him to be cast in almost any film.

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7. Tilda Swinton

Tilda is an androgynous individual who can really take her looks to the next level. She can appear as a man from the outside, and she can convincingly play either a man or a woman.

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This backlash echoes John Davidson’s BAFTAs slur toward Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.

8. Bill Kaulitz

Bill is a confusing figure in the fashion world, but that has actually helped him gain recognition. He's known for his appearance and for dressing how he wants, regardless of what others have to say.

He has made a significant impact in the fashion industry, and for good reason.

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9. Glenn Close

Glenn Close is definitely an androgynous actress who can play many different roles. Some people have been quite confused about her identity, but she's talented either way.

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10. Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline is a breathtaking individual, as her appearance is quite unique. With light features and a strong facial structure, she can leave some people quite confused.

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11. Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has always been a confusing figure as she has navigated her music career. However, she seems to attract both sexes with ease.

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12. Jared Leto

Jared Leto is known for his appearance, acting, and music. His calm spirit and good looks attract people from all walks of life.

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13. Eddie Redmayne

Eddie is one of those men who give off very feminine vibes, and in a good way. He can convincingly portray either a male or female due to his looks.

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LP’s “wait, are they a girl or a boy?” debate is the perfect opener, because it sets the tone for why the rest of these celebrity sightings feel so familiar.

Then Zoe Kravitz steps in, because she looks so unlike a textbook version of either gender that people immediately start playing detective.

Charlotte Gainsbourg and Timothée Chalamet make it messier, since one dresses more masculine and the other gets called feminine, even when their talent is the real headline.

By the time you reach David Bowie, Cillian Murphy, and Tilda Swinton, the “confusing” part stops feeling like a mistake and starts feeling like the whole point.

These androgynous celebrities are incredibly talented because they can play either sex and transform their looks in any way they desire. We admire them for staying true to who they are and for dressing and looking the way they choose, no matter what people might say.

Do you have any celebrities to add to this list?

Once you see how many of these stars refuse to fit the box, the debate stops being about them and starts being about everyone else.

For more identity vs. family pressure, read about a sister demanding her non-binary sibling wear a feminine bridesmaid dress.