Leyna Bloom made a splash this year to be the first Black and Asian openly trans woman featured in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition out in July. But even before reaching that historic milestone, the 27-year-old Chicago native was changing the game both on the runway and on the screen.
In writer-director Danielle Lessovitz’s romantic drama, which was executive produced by Martin Scorsese, Bloom plays Wye, a trans woman of color and “femme queen” who encounters Paul (Fionn Whitehead) after he’s kicked out of his home in central Pennsylvania. Set against the backdrop of New York’s vogue houses and kiki ballrooms is their blossoming love. Bloom’s next film, Asking For It, a film focused on sexism that stars Kiersey Clemons, Ezra Miller, Vanessa Hudgens, and Gabourey Sidibe, will premiere this summer at the Tribeca Film Festival. The actress can also be seen as ballroom figure Pretentia Khan in the third and (allegedly) final season of Ryan Murphy’s Pose .
During our conversation, the rising trans vanguard got emotional reflecting on making Cannes Film Festival history with Port Authority . Bloom also talked about drawing on legendary house mother Carmen Xtravaganza for her role on Pose , her dashed dreams of being in the Navy like her father, and being celebrated for her groundbreaking Sports Illustrated shoot.
Leyna Bloom: My great-grandmother was a model. My grandmother and my auntie, her daughters, were both models. And my auntie was a dancer; she danced for Sammy Davis Jr. So dance and performing have always been in my blood. I come from two backgrounds, Nigerian and Filipino, which has a very rich background full of dance. So my ancestry and my creativity is all inside my body, asking to be released constantly.
Port Authority is the first film in the Cannes Film Festival ‘s 72-year history to feature a trans woman of color in a lead role. How do you feel knowing that?
LB: To be able to do something like this, which is my ancestors’ wildest dreams, is truly monumental. Why has it taken so long? And what can we do with this moment to make sure that it doesn’t take that long for the next person? That’s where my mind is always going to be wrapped up in. Because I may be the first, but I will not be the last. I think it’s just powerful because just 72 years ago, Black and brown bodies and queer bodies were nonexistent in this space. I think it’s just. I don’t know. I’m getting so emotional thinking about this.
LB: A lot of beautiful women. Carmen Xtravaganza. Halle Berry. Tyra Banks. Tracey “Africa” (Norman). You know, Tyra Banks was the first woman of color to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated , so I’m standing on her shoulders. It’s very powerful, and I’m so happy that ( Port Authority , a story about) love was the first reason why we made history. It wasn’t about war; it wasn’t about pain. It was about love. It was a love story that made history about two people, (featuring a) trans woman, that has been missing in society. That is why it is so important, and that is why we need to continue having more moments like this.
How much of your own ballroom experience is the experience of your character, Wye, in Port Authority ?
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FWC: Miyoko Schinner - Blueberry Coconut Cheesecake
MIYOKO SCHINNER: Anything you would typically make with butter and eggs, I'm going to tell you a secret, you can actually make it vegan. If you want to tantalize your taste buds with an explosion of flavor, I'm talking about a no-bake cheesecake that is so easy to make. And it's all vegan.
If you've ever made cheesecake, you've dealt with graham crackers, and you've made that crust. So I've got about six sheets of graham crackers that I'm going to put into my food processor right here. And I have a half a cup of shredded coconut. You can use shredded coconut or coconut flakes. We're going to put that in there. We're going to pulse this until it turns into a nice, crumbly mixture. All right, that looks pretty good.
Now we're going to add some butter. We're going to use Miyoko's European-style Cultured Vegan Butter. And I have some melted right here in the cup. We're going to add about 2 ounces. It's about a 1/4 cup. And I believe that's ready now.
I'm going to use a springform pan, which is a bottomless pan that makes it really easy to get your cheesecake out because you don't want it falling apart when you flip it over. And we want to line it with parchment, which will also make it easier to remove. You can just take a sheet of parchment. You want to fold it in half. So you just sort of put it sort of halfway around you know the diameter of the circle. And then you just kind of cut around it.
OK. Now we're going to put the crust right into the pan. And we're going to use a measuring cup for padding it down. So I'm going to spread it around. And just pat it all the way around. You want to get it up about half an inch up the sides. I can see a little bit of texture from the coconut as well. So it's not just that sugary graham cracker crust. I can smell the coconut. It's lovely.
After we make the crust, we move on to the blueberry topping. OK, so I'm going to start out with 2 cups of fresh blueberries. You're welcome to use frozen blueberries as well. It really doesn't matter what you use. I'm going to add a 1/3 of a cup of organic cane sugar. I'm going to add a little bit of lemon juice just to perk it up a little bit. I'm going to cut this in half. I love the smell of fresh squeezed lemons.
So we're just going to bring this to a boil. You know, I've been vegan for over 30 years. And giving up cheese for me was one of the hardest things. I was such a cheese addict by the time that I gave it up in my mid-20s. I've been on a quest for many, many years to recreate all the lovely European-style cheeses and cream cheese that I had given up.
And that is one of the reasons that I delved into fermentation. I studied traditional dairy cheese making for a while. And I applied some of that science to plant-based milks, adding a few innovative touches to it to be able to coagulate it, et cetera. And that's really how I ended up writing a book about artisan vegan cheese-making and launching Miyoko's.
OK, it's beginning to boil. As you can see, it's boiling madly. And the berries are beginning to burst. And that's what you're looking for. You don't want to overcook this, or you're going to end up basically having jelly.
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And Olivia Culpo was looking out of this world as she grabbed dinner with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Brooks Nader in New York City on Sunday.
The former pageant queen, 29, dazzled in chic white jacket, matching trousers, and a scarf top as she stepped out in the West Village with her abs on display.
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Sister act! Also joining Olivia for dinner was Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader and her sister Grace Ann Nader
Olivia Culpo stepped out in New York City wearing a summer-worthy outfit this week. The model donned a head-to-toe white look, save for a colorful printed bandeau top.
She wore an effortlessly chic pair of heeled sandals by Bottega Veneta, lending a prim and polished touch to her look. With a low heel and minimalist aesthetic, these sandals feature a strappy upper and square toe.
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The Best Nail Strengtheners to Repair Weak, Peeling, and Cracked Nails
Be consistent: "Apply a nail strengthener once a week," says Dr. Farber. "Ideally, you'll use it on its own or underneath polish as a base coat to protect the nail from polish and polish remover." Try incorporating it into a weekly ritual so you don't forget—like brushing it on while watching your favorite show on Sunday night.
Now that you know a little bit more about how nail strengtheners work, it's time to find the ideal one for you. Check out the effective and affordable options below to give your nails the love they deserve.
The sweet scent of this polish (reminiscent of watermelon) will instantly boost your mood. Vitamin E is the powerhouse ingredient in this bottle, as it's incredibly moisturizing and helps nourish nails. One thing to note: You need to use this one consistently for four weeks to see the best results.
This polish works both instantly and over time. Apply just one thin coat and the mineral-packed formula fills in cracks instantly to prevent breakage and peeling . Then, protein and antioxidants are absorbed by the nail over time to boost strength on a long-lasting level. Dr. Farber suggests using it alone or as a base coat.
Antioxidants and kale extract are incorporated into this formula with the sole purpose of strengthening nails—plus, it's got keratin, which is a protein that helps harden . The polish's smooth finish will also act as a perfect base coat for your manicure.
Brush on two coats of the glossy, clear polish for maximum results—waiting for the first coat to dry before applying the second. The double coat adds a nice, thick level of protection. The formula also contains calcium, which helps the formula harden to boost nail strength and thickness. To maximize the benefits, apply a new coat every three days.
Love a pop of color on your nails? Then this multi-tasker is for you. It combines the colors everyone loves from Essie with strengthening collagen, calcium, and antioxidants to improve your nail health. Also great: You don't need a base or top coat with this option!
Wheat protein and calcium team up to keep your nails from peeling, cracking, and splitting. Many reviewers of this polish noted their nails grew at a much faster rate after they started using this regularly.
Use this top-rated treatment similarly to how you'd use a cuticle oil—brush it on nails and then massage it in. When you do, keratin and jojoba oil work together to fortify nails and hydrate them so they don't become brittle and break.
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