Lydia West

Personal context

Summary

Lydia West is a British actor known for Years and Years, It’s a Sin, and Big Mood. Her work includes contemporary drama and comedy, while interviews show a recurring interest in stories about marginalized people and social stigma. She has said It’s a Sin drew her into HIV and AIDS activism, and has called for more leading roles and varied stories for black women, particularly dark-skinned black women. She has also spoken about racism, homophobia, transphobia, and women’s experiences; no public partisan campaigning or political affiliations are on record.