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| place_birth=Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | | place_birth=Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | ||
| nationality=Australian | | nationality=Australian | ||
| pronouns=[[they/she]]<ref | | pronouns=[[they/them|they]]/[[she/her|she]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/rubyrose/ @rubyrose Instagram bio], retrieved 25 September 2021</ref> | ||
| gender=[[genderfluid]] [[nonbinary woman|woman]]<ref name="Gomez">{{Cite web |title=Gender-fluid Ruby Rose opens up about the backlash she's received for identifying as a lesbian |trans-title= |last=Gomez |first=Patrick |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=5 June 2019 |access-date=27 May 2020 |url= https://ew.com/celebrity/paul-lynde-life-legacy/ }}</ref> | | gender=[[genderfluid]] [[nonbinary woman|woman]]<ref name="Gomez">{{Cite web |title=Gender-fluid Ruby Rose opens up about the backlash she's received for identifying as a lesbian |trans-title= |last=Gomez |first=Patrick |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=5 June 2019 |access-date=27 May 2020 |url= https://ew.com/celebrity/paul-lynde-life-legacy/ }}</ref> | ||
| occupation=model, actor, TV presenter | | occupation=model, actor, TV presenter | ||
| known_for=''Batwoman'' | | known_for=''Batwoman'' | ||
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'''Ruby Rose Langenheim''' is an Australian model, actor, and television presenter. Rose came to attention as a presenter on MTV Australia (2007–2011), followed by several high-profile modelling gigs, notably as the face of Maybelline New York in Australia. In addition, | '''Ruby Rose Langenheim''' is an Australian model, actor, and television presenter. Rose came to attention as a presenter on MTV Australia (2007–2011), followed by several high-profile modelling gigs, notably as the face of Maybelline New York in Australia. In addition, they have co-hosted various television shows, most notably Australia's Next Top Model (2009) and The Project on Network Ten (2009–2011). | ||
Rose pursued a career in acting from 2008 onwards. | Rose pursued a career in acting from 2008 onwards. They had a small role in the drama ''Around the Block'' (2013), and came to global attention for her role in season three of the Netflix series ''Orange Is the New Black'' (2015–16). They also had large roles in the action films ''Resident Evil: The Final Chapter'' (2016), ''XXX: Return of Xander Cage'' (2017) and ''John Wick: Chapter 2'' (2017) and co-starred in the musical comedy ''Pitch Perfect 3'' (2017) and the monster film ''The Meg'' (2018). She also starred in the lead role of Kate Kane / Batwoman in the first season of the CW television series ''Batwoman'' (2019–20). | ||
Rose [[Coming out|came out]] as [[lesbian]] at age 12.<ref name="Fired up">{{cite web |title=Ruby Rose is back on TV and she's 'fired up and excited about everything again' |date=17 May 2015 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |publisher=News.com.au |url=http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/sunday-style/ruby-rose-is-back-on-tv-and-shes-fired-up-and-excited-about-everything-again/story-fnrmugv2-1227357715339}}</ref> Because of her sexuality and [[gender variance]], she was bullied, which included verbal and physical abuse by her male peers.<ref name="Swales">{{cite web|last1=Swales|first1=Amy|title=Ruby Rose has an uplifting message for anyone suffering from depression: "We all deserve to be here"|work=Stylist|date=11 October 2019|accessdate=31 March 2020|url=https://www.stylist.co.uk/people/oitnb-ruby-rose-pens-inspiring-message-suffering-with-depression-mental-health/27585}}</ref><ref name="Jarvis">{{cite web |last1=Jarvis |first1=Erika |title=Ruby Rose: 'I used to pray to God that I wouldn't get breasts' |date=25 July 2014 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/25/ruby-rose-video-break-free-gender}}</ref> She was also sexually abused as a child by a relative.<ref name="Demons">{{cite web |title=Ruby Rose confronts her demons |date=22 May 2013 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/ruby-rose-confronts-her-demons/story-fni0bn79-1226647926640}}</ref> Rose experienced suicidal thoughts, and attempted suicide at age 12.<ref name="Fired up"/><ref name="Swales"/> Commenting on having attempted suicide multiple times throughout her life and being diagnosed with different disorders, including clinical depression (which was initially misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder,<ref name="Ryder">{{cite web|last1=Ryder|first1=Taryn|title=Ruby Rose opens up about depression and past suicide attempts |website=Yahoo! |date=11 October 2019 |accessdate=31 March 2020|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/batwoman-star-ruby-rose-opens-up-about-depression-suicide-attempts-as-young-as-12-for-world-mental-health-day-164800766.html}}</ref> she stated that she has struggled with mental health issues all of her life. She added, "What I have learned from the struggles of mental health is just how strong I am."<ref name="Ryder"/> | Rose [[Coming out|came out]] as [[lesbian]] at age 12.<ref name="Fired up">{{cite web |title=Ruby Rose is back on TV and she's 'fired up and excited about everything again' |date=17 May 2015 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |publisher=News.com.au |url=http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/sunday-style/ruby-rose-is-back-on-tv-and-shes-fired-up-and-excited-about-everything-again/story-fnrmugv2-1227357715339}}</ref> Because of her sexuality and [[gender variance]], she was bullied, which included verbal and physical abuse by her male peers.<ref name="Swales">{{cite web|last1=Swales|first1=Amy|title=Ruby Rose has an uplifting message for anyone suffering from depression: "We all deserve to be here"|work=Stylist|date=11 October 2019|accessdate=31 March 2020|url=https://www.stylist.co.uk/people/oitnb-ruby-rose-pens-inspiring-message-suffering-with-depression-mental-health/27585}}</ref><ref name="Jarvis">{{cite web |last1=Jarvis |first1=Erika |title=Ruby Rose: 'I used to pray to God that I wouldn't get breasts' |date=25 July 2014 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/25/ruby-rose-video-break-free-gender}}</ref> She was also sexually abused as a child by a relative.<ref name="Demons">{{cite web |title=Ruby Rose confronts her demons |date=22 May 2013 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/ruby-rose-confronts-her-demons/story-fni0bn79-1226647926640}}</ref> Rose experienced suicidal thoughts, and attempted suicide at age 12.<ref name="Fired up"/><ref name="Swales"/> Commenting on having attempted suicide multiple times throughout her life and being diagnosed with different disorders, including clinical depression (which was initially misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder,<ref name="Ryder">{{cite web|last1=Ryder|first1=Taryn|title=Ruby Rose opens up about depression and past suicide attempts |website=Yahoo! |date=11 October 2019 |accessdate=31 March 2020|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/batwoman-star-ruby-rose-opens-up-about-depression-suicide-attempts-as-young-as-12-for-world-mental-health-day-164800766.html}}</ref> she stated that she has struggled with mental health issues all of her life. She added, "What I have learned from the struggles of mental health is just how strong I am."<ref name="Ryder"/> | ||
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Rose has said that while growing up, she was convinced she was a boy, and she was saving up money to physically [[transition]] from female to male.<ref name="Jarvis"/><ref name="Borden">{{cite web |last1=Borden |first1=J.D. |title=10 Things You Want To Know About Ruby Rose, 'Orange is the New Black's New Heartbreaker |date=23 June 2015 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |work=Indiewire |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2015/06/10-things-you-want-to-know-about-ruby-rose-orange-is-the-new-blacks-new-heartbreaker-215042/}}</ref> She said, "It was in my mind as something I wanted to do and then I just... didn't. I guess I grew out of it. I even used to sleep on my front because I didn't want to get boobs ever, which I think worked actually."<ref name="Borden"/> She stated that modelling led her to discover [[androgyny]], and allowed her to model with different [[gender expression]]s. She recalled, "I remember being at a yum cha restaurant with my dad and the owner coming up and saying, 'Excuse me, we're trying to work out if you're a handsome boy or a beautiful girl.' It was a compliment and I was shocked, and when I thought about it I actually wanted to be a handsome boy."<ref name="Gillespie">{{cite web |last1=Gillespie |first1=Claire |title=5 Reasons Ruby Rose is killing it right now |date=25 July 2014 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |publisher=SheKnows.com|url=http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/1072193/ruby-rose-on-breaking-free-from-gender-stereotypes}}</ref> | Rose has said that while growing up, she was convinced she was a boy, and she was saving up money to physically [[transition]] from female to male.<ref name="Jarvis"/><ref name="Borden">{{cite web |last1=Borden |first1=J.D. |title=10 Things You Want To Know About Ruby Rose, 'Orange is the New Black's New Heartbreaker |date=23 June 2015 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |work=Indiewire |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2015/06/10-things-you-want-to-know-about-ruby-rose-orange-is-the-new-blacks-new-heartbreaker-215042/}}</ref> She said, "It was in my mind as something I wanted to do and then I just... didn't. I guess I grew out of it. I even used to sleep on my front because I didn't want to get boobs ever, which I think worked actually."<ref name="Borden"/> She stated that modelling led her to discover [[androgyny]], and allowed her to model with different [[gender expression]]s. She recalled, "I remember being at a yum cha restaurant with my dad and the owner coming up and saying, 'Excuse me, we're trying to work out if you're a handsome boy or a beautiful girl.' It was a compliment and I was shocked, and when I thought about it I actually wanted to be a handsome boy."<ref name="Gillespie">{{cite web |last1=Gillespie |first1=Claire |title=5 Reasons Ruby Rose is killing it right now |date=25 July 2014 |accessdate=13 July 2015 |publisher=SheKnows.com|url=http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/1072193/ruby-rose-on-breaking-free-from-gender-stereotypes}}</ref> | ||
In 2014 Rose released ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFjsSSDLl8w Break Free]'', a short film in which | In 2014 Rose released ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFjsSSDLl8w Break Free]'', a short film in which they visually transform from a very feminine woman to a heavily tattooed man<ref>{{cite web |title=Ruby Rose Career |date=25 July 2019 |access-date=13 July 2015 |publisher=starktimes.com|url=https://starktimes.com/rubi-rose-wiki-biography-age-height-boyfriend-and-more/}}</ref>. Soon after this, she came out as nonbinary, saying that in regards to gender "I feel like I'm neither".<ref name="Jarvis" /> In 2015 she said, "I am very [[gender fluid]] and feel more like I wake up every day sort of [[gender neutral]]."<ref name="Molloy">{{Cite web |title=Ruby Rose says she doesn't identify as female or male, after releasing a gender-bending short film |author=Molloy, Shannon |work=NewsComAu |date=14 January 2015 |access-date=27 May 2020 |url= https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/ruby-rose-says-she-doesnt-identify-as-female-or-male-after-releasing-a-genderbending-short-film/news-story/c45af1108f39bff4594778e4cc4abe74}}</ref> | ||
Rose has received some backlash because of being genderfluid and a lesbian:<ref name="Gomez" /> | Rose has received some backlash because of being genderfluid and a lesbian:<ref name="Gomez" /> | ||