Who is Pedro Pascal’s younger sister Lux? As the transgender actress steals the spotlight at the Gladiator II premiere, all about the actor’s sibling and their close bond

Fans joked that Pedro Pascal was his younger sister’s ‘plus one’ at the premiere of his film Gladiator II on Wednesday night, after she stole the show.

Transgender actress Lux, 32, supported her older brother, 49, at the screening in London’s Leicester Square.

With her daring black cut-out dress, Lux was quickly flooded with compliments on social media, with many wanting to know more about Pedro’s sister.

Here we look at the siblings’ close bond and how Lux followed in Pedro’s footsteps to launch her own acting career…

Transgender actress Lux, 32, supported her older brother, 49, at the screening in London’s Leicester Square

Lux came out like transgender in 2021

Lux publicly detailed her transition in 2021 and appeared on the cover of Chilean magazine Ya

Lux publicly detailed her transition in 2021 and appeared on the cover of Chilean magazine Ya.

The actress revealed that she received hormone treatment in July last year, with her entire family being incredibly supportive.

She said it was something very natural for everyone in my family and it was almost something they expected to happen.

Lux added, “I don’t get scared seeing old photos of myself.”

She said: ‘The same thing happens to me with theatre: I see someone who did what he loved.’

Lux’s journey

Before coming out as transgender, Lux first came out as gay and then identified as non-binary, which eventually led her to realize she was a woman

Before coming out as transgender, Lux first came out as gay and then identified as non-binary, eventually realizing she was a woman.

‘I think if I had been confident enough, I would have gone through a transition in my adolescence. At school I trusted my classmates

“Moving through the world as a woman is much easier for me, but I still advocate for non-binary identities to have a place in society,” she explained.

‘Coming out as a gay man didn’t cost me anything, but deep down it wasn’t who I was. “It was just a step on the stairs, but it wasn’t me,” she said. “It was easy to say,” she said of her coming out, “but the truth was, ‘Phew, if you really knew what I feel…’

Lux said she is eager to fight for the rights of the trans community.

“We need trans activists who are good, smart and informed and who can be a strong voice against transphobia, homophobia and racism,” she said.

Pedro’s close bond with Lux

Lux called Pedro an “important part” of her journey (pictured together in November 2023 at the LACMA Art and Film Gala)

Lux called Pedro an “important part” of her journey, as she recalled: “When I officially told him about my move over FaceTime, he asked me how I felt… because I remember him being concerned.

“I told him, ‘I’m happy.’ And his response was, “Perfect, this is incredible.”‘

Pedro shared a tribute to Lux when the magazine came out, sharing the cover on Instagram with the caption, “Mi hermana, mi corazón, nuestra Lux,” which translates to, “My sister, my heart, our Lux.”

After Lux came out as transgender, Pedro told Esquire that his “protective side is deadly, but I need her more than she needs me.”

He added: “She is and always has been one of the most powerful people and personalities I have ever known.”

The actor also took to Instagram to show his support for the LGBTQIA community by sharing photos of a rainbow flag following the attacks on trans rights in March 2023.

Youth and career

Born in 1992, Lux is the youngest of her three siblings; sister Javiera and older brothers Nicolás and Pedro, who is 17 years older (photo in 2017)

While Pedro grew up mainly in Texas, their parents returned to Chile after Lux was born, with the actor revealing that his younger sister ‘ruled the household’

Born in 1992, Lux is the youngest of her three siblings; sister Javiera and older brothers Nicolás and Pedro, who are 17 years older.

While Pedro grew up mainly in Texas, their parents returned to Chile after Lux’s birth.

Giving insight into family life, the actor previously told Esquire: “She immediately ruled the household. When my older sister and I came to visit, we were like intruders.

“Our mother was her mother, but it was absurd to think that we were in any way entitled to this woman’s attention.”

Like her brother, Lux is also an actress who graduated from the prestigious Julliard School in 2023.

She has had roles in The Prince, Invisible Heroes and the Chilean drama series Los 80.

Lux also starred in Narcos with her brother and has modeled.

Pedro’s plus one

Lux is Pascal’s biggest supporter and often accompanies him to red carpet events and the Emmys earlier this year (pictured)

The actress stole the show in a daring black cut-out dress at the Gladiator II premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square

The actor stars in the highly anticipated sequel as Marcus Acacius (pictured), a Roman general who trained under Russell Crowe’s Maximus

Fans were in awe of her captivating looks, as they joked that she stole the spotlight from her brother and joked that Pedro had been demoted to Lux’s ‘plus one’

Lux is Pascal’s biggest supporter, often accompanying him to red carpet events and the Emmys earlier this year.

The actress stole the show in a daring black cut-out dress at the Gladiator II premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square.

Fans were in awe of her captivating looks, as they joked that she had stolen the spotlight from her brother and joked that Pedro had been demoted to Lux’s ‘plus one’.

Taking to social media, they wrote: ‘I don’t know if I should watch Pedro or Lux… the Balmaceda Pascals will drive me crazy.’

‘LuxPascal!!!!! No one looks at that man; LUX PASCAL THE WOMAN YOU ARE; their face cards never refuse eh’.

‘Lux Pascal and her plus-one; THE CUTEST SISTER AND BROTHER DUO; lux pascal, you will ALWAYS be famous’.