Wentworth star Daniielle Alexis comes out as transgender

Publish date: 2024-05-21

She's the stunning bombshell who's currently stirring things up on screen as Dana Malouf in the Australian prison drama Wentworth.

But what fans don't know about Daniielle Alexis is that she was actually born a male named Shayne.

The glamorous 31-year-old told Woman's Day magazine she 'felt like a girl on the inside from the very start.'

'I felt like a girl on the inside from very start!' Wentworth actress Daniielle Alexis has revealed that she's transgender and was born a male in the latest issue of New Idea magazine 

'I felt like a girl on the inside from very start!' Wentworth actress Daniielle Alexis has revealed that she's transgender and was born a male in the latest issue of New Idea magazine 

She added: 'I knew I had male genitalia, but I felt I was a girl.'

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The brunette beauty revealed that she had the full support of her mother and grandfather when she finally came out as transgender after high school.

In fact, the 6ft stunner says that the pair even paid for her gender reassignment surgery. 

New beginning: The 31-year-old revealed that her mother and grandfather paid for her gender reassignment surgery New beginning: The 31-year-old revealed that her mother and grandfather paid for her gender reassignment surgery

New beginning: The 31-year-old revealed that her mother and grandfather paid for her gender reassignment surgery 

'I knew I had male genitalia, but I felt I was a girl,' said the glamorous bombshell 

'I knew I had male genitalia, but I felt I was a girl,' said the glamorous bombshell 

Superstar! The brunette beauty currently stars as Dana Malouf on prison drama Wentworth

Superstar! The brunette beauty currently stars as Dana Malouf on prison drama Wentworth

She isn't shy! Daniielle loves to flaunt her sensational physique on Instagram

She isn't shy! Daniielle loves to flaunt her sensational physique on Instagram

With her acting career now on track, the rising star is looking forward to the future - which could include motherhood.

'I plan on being a mother through surrogacy one day,' she said.

Daniielle is currently enjoying her new-found fame after making her acting debut on Wentworth this year.

Curves ahead! In some selfies, the voluptuous bombshell channels Kim Kardashian

Curves ahead! In some selfies, the voluptuous bombshell channels Kim Kardashian

Stepping out: With her stylish fashion and glamorous good looks, Danielle looks like any A-list WAG you'd see on the red carpet

Stepping out: With her stylish fashion and glamorous good looks, Danielle looks like any A-list WAG you'd see on the red carpet

'I plan on being a mother through surrogacy one day!' The 6ft stunner dreams of motherhood

'I plan on being a mother through surrogacy one day!' The 6ft stunner dreams of motherhood

She currently boasts over 30,000 followers on Instagram, and says Elle Macpherson is a fan.

The voluptuous bombshell loves to flaunt her flawless figure on the social media platform, and often shares scantily-clad photos of herself in bikinis and busty outfits.

She also shares photos of other glamorous celebrities that she admires, such as Kylie Jenner and Megan Fox.

Social media queen! The sexy star currently boasts over 30,000 followers on Instagram and says Elle Macpherson is a fan

Social media queen! The sexy star currently boasts over 30,000 followers on Instagram and says Elle Macpherson is a fan

Sisters? Danielle (L) shares a striking resemblance to WAG Kyle Clarke (R) Sisters? Danielle (L) shares a striking resemblance to WAG Kyle Clarke (R)

Sisters? Danielle (L) shares a striking resemblance to WAG Kyle Clarke (R)

Danielle isn't the first transgender actress to star in a prison drama.

Laverne Cox, who was born male, has found success as Sophia Burset on Netflix's Orange is the New Black.

Wentworth currently airs on pay-TV provider Foxtel.

Get the scoop! Read all about Danielle's transition in this week's Woman's Day magazine

Get the scoop! Read all about Danielle's transition in this week's Woman's Day magazine

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