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GH’s Cassandra James Shares Pride Over New Passport

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Michael Maloney

6 months ago

general hospital's cassandra james against a yellow background.

Cassandra James plays Dr. Terry Randolph on General Hospital. She’s GH’s co-chief of staff and Elizabeth Webber’s childhood friend. The good doctor also is transgender as is her portrayer. Now, James is sharing news of an important milestone related to her gender identity.

Cassandra James: New Horizons

“[M]ajor milestone as a trans person! I finally got a new, gender-affirmed passport!” James shared on Instagram. “Bureaucracy is challenging for all of us, forms and paperwork and red tape, but for so many trans folks it can be really demoralizing and difficult.

“Although I had support and managed to process my name and gender marker change through a court order here in Los Angeles in 2017, it took me 7 years to get to this moment, to finally get an internationally recognized travel document that aligns with me authentically,” James continued. “This is so major for trans people, who are constantly evaluating which environments and places are safe for us, who have so many extra obstacles to navigate just to exist and move freely. [Find out more about her travels here.]

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“This document is so much more than an object I’ll use to finally come home to Canada,” the GH performer adds. “It represents vulnerability, resilience, perseverance through endless hold times and dated websites, application rejections, and money orders. So much of the violence we are navigating as a community has to do with limiting our access to resources and public spaces. This passport is a beacon and every time I see a trans person post their new passport online, I know what a win this is for that person, for us as a family.”

Cassandra James’s castmates congratulated their colleague on the good news. “Congratulations!!!!!!” enthused Laura Wright (Carly), who added two heart emojis to her response. Finola Hughes (Anna), likewise, posted, “Congratulations…” Added Lisa LoCicero (Olivia): “So thrilled for you my friend!!” followed by emojis for fire, applause, and love.