Will Ferrellis declaring himself a friend to thetransgendercommunity with his heartfelt documentary.

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There is hatred out there.

Its very real and its very unsafe for trans people in certain situations, he added.

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Will Ferrell attends the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Feb. 25, 2024 in Santa Monica, California.Araya Doheny/Getty Images

But I dont know why trans people are meant to be threatening to me as a cis male.

I dont know why Harper is threatening to me.

Its so strange to me, because Harper is finally… her.

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Will Ferrell and Harper Steele inWill & Harper(2024).Sundance Institute

Shes finally who she was always meant to be.

Why is that threatening to you?

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