Lauren Patten

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Summary

Lauren Patten is an actor and singer known for originating Jo in Jagged Little Pill, playing Rachel Witten in Blue Bloods, and appearing in Fun Home. Her stage and screen work includes stories about identity, family, and relationships. Patten publicly identifies as queer and bisexual+, and has said her connection with LGBTQ+ audiences inspired her to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. She also spoke publicly about trans representation during the Jagged Little Pill controversy, saying she hoped Jo could be claimed by people across several queer and gender identities.