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In recent months, Taylor Swift has teased a music video for her synthpop and R&B track “Lavender Haze.” The 33-year-old singer will officially debut a psychedelic video for her fan-favorite “Midnights” track on Friday, January 27, 2023, after much anticipation from her massive fanbase. I was allowed to.
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The lavender-hued music video reveals Taylor’s sexy side, showing that she’s no stranger to the internet’s endless hype about romance. With that said, let’s get to know her heartthrob known as Lais Ashley de la Cruz.
Taylor Swift and Laith Ashley De La Cruz star in the music video for “Lavender Haze.”
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Who is ‘Lavender Haze’ star Reis Ashley de la Cruz?
Following the release of the music video, the “Lavender Haze” songstress celebrated on Twitter. Of course, the musician’s fans felt the same way, praising her for her LGBTQ+ representation and her casting of a transgender actor as a male lead. I pointed out that it was the first music video.
Well, let’s get down to it — who is Laith Ashley de la Cruz? Well, he’s a 33-year-old actor, model, activist, singer-songwriter from Harlem, New York. Shortly after launching, Rice pursued a modeling career after actress and LGBTQ advocate Laverne Cox reposted a photo of him on her Instagram account.
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Since then, Rice has modeled in various campaigns for Barneys, Calvin Klein and Diesel. Working with the latter made him the first transgender man to be featured in a Diesel campaign.Laith has been featured in British GQ, Vogue France, Out Magazine, Elle UK, Gay Times, Attitude UK, FTM Magazine, She has also graced the covers of several fashion magazines, including Cassius.
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After conquering the catwalk, Rice ventured into the acting industry. In 2016, he appeared in the reality television series Strut, which followed the professional lives of several transgender models. He also appeared in Pose and RuPaul’s Drag Race. , Rice became the first transgender member of the pit crew.
Swift is ecstatic with the trance rendition of “Lavender Haze.”
Since the release of the “Lavender Haze” music video, many have applauded Taylor’s casting decision.
“Taylor Swift has hired a transgender person of color, Raith Ashley, to star alongside her as her lover in a new music video for ‘Lavender Haze.’” is against
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The love interest in Taylor Swift’s new Lavender Haze music video is trans model and artist Wraith Ashley. This representation is important at a time when transgender rights are increasingly under attack. pic.twitter.com/5n1F6aSGiP
— Ashley Spencer (@AshleyySpencer) January 27, 2023
Another fan wrote: [music video] It’s a transformer. This expression makes me very happy that Taylor Swift’s music video is so good for the community. ”
“The music video for ‘Lavender Haze’, which features a transgender man and makes him Taylor Swift’s lover, is in many ways a huge step forward for us in terms of representation.” Visibility is so important to making progress towards that, and I’m so glad Taylor knows that.”
We don’t know about you, but we can’t wait to see what Laith does next!
