Ruby Rose will make history by playing the first-ever lesbian Batwoman in an epic new TV series
Stellar actress and all-round kween, Ruby Rose, is about to making history in Hollywood.
The star has been cast to play Batwoman in an upcoming TV series - and if that wasn't enough, she'll play the first lesbian superhero in a lead role and the first-ever lesbian superhero title DC character. Major.
The 32-year-old Orange Is The New Black star took to Instagram to share the news, writing: "The Bat is out of the bag and I am beyond thrilled and honored.
"I’m also an emotional wreck.. because this is a childhood dream. This is something I would have died to have seen on TV when I was a young member of the LGBT community who never felt represented on tv and felt alone and different.
"Thank you everyone. Thank you god."
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The new show, which is a standalone series about Batwoman, will air in the US in 2019 on The CW network in December and centres around lead character, Rose's Kate Kane. We can't wait.
Ruby has spoken candidly about her gender fluidity in the past, telling ELLE: "Gender fluidity is not really feeling like you're at one end of the spectrum or the other.
"For the most part, I definitely don't identify as any gender. I'm not a guy; I don't really feel like a woman, but obviously I was born one. So, I'm somewhere in the middle, which – in my perfect imagination – is like having the best of both sexes. I have a lot of characteristics that would normally be present in a guy and then less that would be present in a woman. But then sometimes I'll put on a skirt – like today."
Let's take a look back at her best-ever beauty looks...
Getty ImagesRuby is bang on trend with this smudged-out smoky eye. We love the rock chick edge she brings to the look.
Getty ImagesRuby opts for a delicate 'do with these subtle glossy waves. We're getting 1920s retro vibes... And just check out that stunning nude lip/bronze eye combo!
Getty ImagesWoah - this is one of our favourite looks to date. For the 2017 People's Choice Awards, the actress sported a super vampy lip with kohl-lined eyes. Genius.
RubyRose/InstagramEver the colour chameleon, Ruby experimented with a super bold electric pink hair dye at the end of 2016. We believe this is firm proof she can get away with just about anything...
REX FeaturesRuby often proves a pixie crop can be more versatile than you think with her styles. We can't get enough of this chic combed-out style, which is especially sophisticated.
Getty ImagesAnother way to style your pixie? With a cool braid, of course!
Getty ImagesAnother day, another plait... oh and a teal green dye...
Getty ImagesMajor retro flapper vibes, anyone? Ruby is pure perfection with wet-look hair and dark eye makeup.
Getty ImagesTrust Ruby to give grey lipstick a whirl and totally pull it off. Is there anything this beauty icon can't do?!
REX FeaturesThere's nothing better than a golden-lined eye, especially when it looks this pretty.
Getty ImagesSlicked back hair, glossy lips and lashings of mascara: a fail-safe beauty hat-trick.
Getty ImagesHow stunning is this moody rose gold eye makeup? And you know what they say about hair - go high or go home.
Getty ImagesProof that the actress looks gorgeous even when rocking the no-makeup makeup look. Ahh Ruby, we do adore you.
