Dylan O'brien's trans sibling exposes truth amid actor's claims of support: 'Hasn't spoken to me in over a year"
In the interview, Dylan said, 'I have a trans, non-binary sibling and I know people in my personal life as well who are queer. I am so grateful for how much it deepens my experience in this world.' The comment was highlighted in a Gay Times Instagram post earlier this week.
Julz, 35, replied directly in the comments, first clarifying that they identify as transmasculine and use he/they pronouns. 'He also hasn't spoken to me in over a year,' Julz wrote. 'He didn't check in when I had top surgery. He didn't even wish me a happy bday last week!' They added, 'But glad I could deepen his experience in this world and make the world love him that much more.'
Julz also criticised the post and article for using their image and referring to them without reaching out. 'Kinda funny that this article didn't ask me for a single thing about myself? It's about me and uses my photo. I'm not even tagged,' they commented.
Julz and Dylan previously appeared to be close, with multiple birthday posts over the years. In 2022, Julz wrote on Instagram, 'Happy Birthday, Dyl!! Love you so much,' alongside throwback photos. In earlier posts, they described Dylan as their 'very first best friend.'
Dylan stars in Ponyboi as a character involved in a secretive relationship with an intersex protagonist, played by River Gallo. The film, which debuted at Sundance in 2024, is set for theatrical release this June.
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