‘Beyond The Gates’ Star Karla Mosley On Why She “Stepped Away” From Trans Role On ‘The Bold & The Beautiful’
Karla Mosley is back in daytime starring in the CBS drama Beyond the Gates as Dani Dupree, a former model turned momager.
Mosley previously played fashion model Maya Avant in The Bold and the Beautiful, a role she recently said she would not want to play again. The character of Maya was initially introduced in 2013, and it was in 2015 when the character came out as transgender.
“When my boss asked me if I would do this story, I first was going to say no because it felt inappropriate for me to play that role as a cis woman,” Mosley told People. “I do identify as queer, but I’m not transgender.”
Mosley recalled that when Maya’s character was introduced as transgender, it was around the same time that Caitlyn Jenner opened up about her transition. The actress questioned whether to continue playing the role and was advised by friends,...
Mosley previously played fashion model Maya Avant in The Bold and the Beautiful, a role she recently said she would not want to play again. The character of Maya was initially introduced in 2013, and it was in 2015 when the character came out as transgender.
“When my boss asked me if I would do this story, I first was going to say no because it felt inappropriate for me to play that role as a cis woman,” Mosley told People. “I do identify as queer, but I’m not transgender.”
Mosley recalled that when Maya’s character was introduced as transgender, it was around the same time that Caitlyn Jenner opened up about her transition. The actress questioned whether to continue playing the role and was advised by friends,...
- 3/12/2025
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