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The Wachowskis are siblings, partners in Hollywood, and, most important, each other's support system. Lilly Wachowski, 48, came out as transgender on Tuesday, saying that she feels lucky "having the support of my family." Lilly's sister Lana, directing partner for films like The Matrix trilogy and 2015's Jupiter Ascending, is also a transgender woman. While the pair's journey to and through Hollywood success has been an interesting one, they were always by each other's sides. As children, Lana and Lilly grew up with their two sisters in Chicago. Early on, the pair developed an affinity for film, and would spend hours »
- Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
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