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Jeffrey Tambor poses with the trans parent who inspired Transparent

Nov 24 2015
Written by Nick Duffy

Transparent star Jeffrey Tambor has posed for a photo with the woman who inspired the series.

The creator of the Amazon show, Jill Soloway, has previously spoken about how the show is a semi-autobiographical story based on the transition of her own parent from male to female.

When accepting awards on behalf of the series, Soloway has often spoken about her Moppa – an invented word for transgender parent also used to refer to Tambor’s character in the series.

Her real-life Moppa appeared in public for the first time this week, at a White House LGBT reception where the first episode of the show’s second series was aired.
Jeffrey Tambor poses with the trans parent who inspired Transparent
The White House’s LGBT Artists Champions of Change event yesterday was part of a programme recognising the achievements of activists on a range of issues.

Soloway shared a picture of Tambor and her parent, writing: “Moppa and Moppa at the White House.”

The writer also posted a picture of her Moppa meeting with Senior Advisor to the President, Valerie Jarrett.
Jeffrey Tambor poses with the trans parent who inspired Transparent