Miss Benny, the 24-year-old actress and musician who plays Marco in Netflix’s Glamorous, has been making waves in the entertainment industry with her talent and charisma. But who is the lucky person who gets to call her their partner? Here is everything we know about Miss Benny’s love life.
Miss Benny is a trans woman
Before we dive into her dating history, let’s get to know Miss Benny a little better. Miss Benny, previously known as Ben J. Pierce, is a trans woman who uses she/her pronouns. She came out publicly in June 2023, in a heartfelt letter for Time magazine. She wrote:
The gap is quickly closing between now and June 22: the day that my television series Glamorous will come out on Netflix. And along with it, I too will come out as the transgender woman I’ve been privately living as for the last few years.
She also shared her struggles growing up in a religious Texas household where queerness was not accepted. She said:
I’m a proud person, but admittedly it’s still a bit daunting to say those words publicly. To list the reasons why could sway ‘heavy,’ and even ‘depressing as hell,’ so in an effort to keep it light and tight… let’s just say I’m one of those girls who grew up in a religious Texas household where queerness was totally not the vibe.
Miss Benny moved to LA to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress and a singer. She started posting on YouTube when she was 11 years old, and gained popularity with her songs “Little Game” and “Boys Will Be Boys”, which challenged gender norms and stereotypes. She also appeared in shows like Fuller House and Reverie, before landing the lead role in Glamorous, a comedy series about a gender-nonconforming person who works for a legendary makeup mogul.
Miss Benny is dating Zane Phillips
Miss Benny is currently in a relationship with Zane Phillips, who plays Chad in Glamorous. Chad is Marco’s professional rival at Madolyn’s global beauty empire. The two actors met on the set of the show and hit it off right away. They confirmed their romance in July 2023, when they posted a cute selfie on Instagram with the caption “Happy Pride Month from us to you \uD83C\uDF08”.
According to Seventeen, Miss Benny and Zane Phillips are very supportive of each other and often share sweet messages on social media. They also attend events together, such as the Netflix premiere party for Glamorous and the GLAAD Media Awards. They are not shy about showing their affection for each other, and fans love their chemistry on and off screen.
Miss Benny is happy and proud
Miss Benny has come a long way from being a closeted teenager in Texas to being a successful and confident trans woman in Hollywood. She has found love and happiness with Zane Phillips, and they are one of the most adorable couples in the industry. She is also proud of her identity and her work, and hopes to inspire other queer people with her story. She told The Hollywood Reporter:
Almost every single character on the show is a different shade of queer. I hope that people will watch the show and want to give more opportunities to people like me and people like the rest of the cast because we had so much fun making it. It’s just such a good time.
Miss Benny is a star on the rise, and we can’t wait to see what she does next. She is not only glamorous, but also talented, brave, and beautiful. Miss Benny partner, you are one lucky guy! \uD83D\uDE0D