Since Nicole Maines joinedSupergirllast summer, her life has changed in one very specific and tangible way.
Dreamer, TVs first transgender superhero.
But donning a mask in the Arrowverse helped extend her reach.
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Playing Dreamer has also given Maines an opportunity to be unabashedly herself.
Theyve taught me there are people in Hollywood who care.
Theyve shown me the work we are doing has made a difference, that people are listening.
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Supergirlreturns for its fifth season this fall.
Celebrate 50 years of gay pride withEntertainment Weeklysspecial LGBTQ double issue, on stands Friday.
