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Which Golden Girl was Born a Man?

Published in Television History 1 min read

While none of the four main Golden Girls characters were born male, The Golden Girls featured a guest character named Gil Kessler, who was revealed to be transgender. Gil was born Anna Maria Bonaduce.

The character Gil appears in the Season 7 episode "You Gotta Have Hope." Sophia falls for Gil, but hesitates due to a vague feeling something is amiss. Gil reveals his transgender identity, explaining he always felt like "a great man trying to get out."

Therefore, while not a main "Golden Girl," Gil Kessler is the character connected to the premise of being born male (and transitioning).