Archive · 12 Aug 2025
West Hollywood To Honor 'Will & Harper' Star Harper Steele
The city of West Hollywood is giving an award to Harper Steele, who is in a documentary called 'Will & Harper.'
The movie is about Steele and Will Ferrell's friendship after Steele shared she is transgender.
The documentary is nominated for five Emmys.
The city wants to honor Steele and the movie because it helps people understand transgender issues.
The documentary also hopes to change people's misunderstanding and fear around transgender people.
It shows the friendship between two people going on a road trip together, promoting acceptance.
Harper Steele, co-star of the Emmy-nominated documentary 'Will & Harper,' will be honored by the city of West Hollywood.
The documentary follows Steele and Will Ferrell on a road trip after Steele's gender transition.
The film received five Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special.
West Hollywood will recognize the film's importance in advancing cultural awareness of transgender issues.
Steele came out as a transgender woman in 2022 and the documentary aims to combat misunderstanding of trans people.
- Who
- Harper Steele, Will Ferrell, and the city of West Hollywood.
- What
- West Hollywood will honor Harper Steele for her role in the documentary 'Will & Harper'.
- When
- The event will be held Tuesday night.
- Where
- West Hollywood
- Why
- To recognize Steele's advocacy and the documentary's role in promoting understanding of transgender issues.
Those Supporting the Documentary
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Advocacy and Awareness
Those Supporting the Documentary
Advocates for the transgender community who are praised for promoting cultural awareness and challenging stigma.
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- Honoree
- Harper Steele
- Documentary Title
- Will & Harper
- Emmy Nominations
- 5
- City
- West Hollywood
- Steele's Transition Announcement
- 2022
- Director
- Josh Greenbaum