Hailie Sahar

Hailie Sahar’s professional acting career commenced with her on-screen debut in the 2011 film ‘Leave It on the Floor.’ She quickly gained recognition for her compelling roles in television, appearing as Adriana in Amazon Studios’ ‘Transparent’ in 2016 and as Lady of the Night in USA Network’s ‘Mr. Robot’ in 2017. A significant career milestone came with her casting as Lulu, Mother of the House of Ferocity, in Ryan Murphy’s groundbreaking FX series ‘Pose’ (2018-2021). This pivotal role placed her within a groundbreaking ensemble of five transgender lead actors, which earned global acclaim and contributed to the series receiving multiple Emmy Awards.

A passionate advocate, Sahar has consistently utilized her platform to champion LGBTQ+ representation and human rights. She has spoken on critical issues such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center and actively supports the East L.A. Women’s Center in its fight against domestic violence. Her profound contributions to representation and her impactful career have been highlighted in numerous prestigious publications, including Vogue, Essence, Variety, Allure, OUT Magazine, and People Magazine, where she was notably named one of the ‘Most Beautiful People’ in 2020.