The second sibling of the filmmaking duo known as 'The Wachowskis', known for their work in the Matrix, Cloud Atlas and Jupiter Ascending, has come out as transgender.
Lilly Wachowski, 48, formerly known as Andrew Paul or "Andy", came out in a statement.
She is the sibling of Lana, 50, formerly known as Laurence or "Larry", who made her first public appearance as a woman in 2012, but began transitioning in the early 2000s.
Lilly decided to come out after some media outlets threatened to release it.
She said in the statement: "My sister Lana and I have largely avoided the press. I find talking about my art frustratingly tedious and talking about myself a wholly mortifying experience. I knew at some point I would have to come out publicly. You know, when you're living as an out transgender person it's kind of difficult to hide.
She said needed some time to get her head right, and to feel comfortable coming out.
"Being transgender is not easy. I am one of the lucky ones. Having the support of my family and the means to afford doctors and therapists has given me the chance to actually survive this process. Transgender people without support, means and privilege do not have this luxury. And many do not survive.
"So yeah, I'm transgender and yeah, I've transitioned," she said.
Lilly said most of her friends, family and colleagues are "cool" with it, possibly helped by her sisters transition years before.
Newshub.