If you’re anything like us, you can’t get enough of Billions actor Asia Kate Dillon. Currently playing TV’s first nonbinary actor playing a nonbinary character on Showtime’s hit series, they are a trailblazer in every sense of the word. Get to know the incredible talent who you’ll surely be seeing on your screen with increasing frequency soon enough.
They’re snap happy
Stars, they’re just like us! Dillon can’t resist a good Snapchat filter either.
A role shaped their identity IRL
In an interview with Vulture, Dillon revealed that their Billions role led to them using gender-neutral pronouns.
They’re a bright light
Need a daily dose of self-love inspo? Dillon’s uplifting posts will help you “recognize the miracle in You.”
They’re a word nerd
Like any good bibliophile, Dillon can’t pop into a bookstore without leaving with a stack of tomes in tow.
They’re changing the narrative
During an Ellen appearance, they helped define precisely what it means to be nonbinary.
They’re a huge Ellen fan
Speaking of the inimitable Ellen DeGeneres, Dillon isn’t shy about being an Ellen superfan.
They stay woke
As a #BlackLivesMatter movement ally (and kickass human being), Dillon tirelessly raises awareness.
They challenged the Television Academy
Dillon influenced the Television Academy by sending a letter about gender-specific award categories.
They’re a total New Yorker
Born in Ithaca, New York, Dillon now lives in — and obviously reveres — Brooklyn.
They loved the ’90s, too
In a black turtleneck and JNCO jeans, Dillon is all of us in this meta-’90s throwback pic.
They’re incredibly smart
At just 16, Dillon was the youngest actor to ever make it into the Actor’s Workshop of Ithaca.
They’re a grill master
When not filming Billions, Dillon can often be seen in the vicinity of a hot grill and good food.
They reach out
Dillon often responds to young fans to offer support, encouragement and genuine empathy.
They love their mama
In a super-sweet #WCW post, they gushed about their mama — aka their “true North.”
They’re a trailblazer
At the MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday, Dillon will present the first ever non-gendered award.
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