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Billy Porter Gets Real About Inclusivity in Hollywood—And The Story Behind That Oscars Dress | Screen Tests

by W Magazine Team

In 2019, it’s hard to imagine a conversation about Hollywood and fashion without the name Billy Porter. But for years, the ‘Pose’ star was just outside the mainstream pop star bubble, winning Grammys and Tony Awards while dominating the theater community. Suffice to say, he has plenty of tales to tell. In his first screen test, actor Billy Porter talks about what it took to make it in Hollywood—and why he’s not going anywhere now that he’s here.