Most Famous Asexual Hollywood Actors

Asexuality and the broader ace spectrum are increasingly visible in Hollywood, thanks in part to performers who speak openly about their identities while building busy film and TV careers. Below are actors who’ve publicly identified somewhere on the ace spectrum and whose credits range from major studio comedies to acclaimed genre TV. For each, you’ll find the roles they’re best known for first, followed by brief, essential context about their public identification.

Janeane Garofalo

Janeane Garofalo is widely recognized for scene-stealing turns in ’90s staples like ‘Reality Bites’ and ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’, and for her Emmy-nominated work on ‘The Larry Sanders Show’. She’s also a recurring presence in the cult favorite ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ franchise on both film and Netflix. Beyond acting, she has extensive credits in stand-up and voice work across TV and animated projects. Garofalo has, in interviews, described herself as asexual, adding rare ace visibility to a long, high-profile career.

Celia Rose Gooding

Celia Rose Gooding stars as Ensign Nyota Uhura on Paramount+’s hit series ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, bringing a fresh take to a legacy role within one of TV’s most enduring franchises. The series has been praised for its episodic storytelling and character-focused arcs, with Gooding’s performance central to multiple music- and language-driven plots. Onscreen work follows earlier acclaim onstage, and their move into television has broadened their audience significantly. Gooding has publicly identified as gray-asexual, helping introduce ace-spectrum language to mainstream entertainment coverage.

Piper Curda

Piper Curda is best known on television for leading Disney Channel’s ‘I Didn’t Do It’ and for appearances in youth-focused hits like ‘Austin & Ally’ and ‘Liv and Maddie’. On the film side, she’s worked in features such as the indie horror success ‘The Wretched’, which found a wide audience on streaming. Curda’s credits also include voice and musical projects, reflecting a career that spans multiple formats aimed at teen and young-adult viewers. She has said she’s on the ace spectrum, bringing representation to a demographic that often discovers ace language through family-friendly TV.

Skyler Davenport

Skyler Davenport headlined the thriller ‘See for Me’, playing a visually impaired house-sitter who uses a smartphone app during a home invasion; the film drew attention for its casting and tense, tech-driven premise. Their screen work also includes voice roles for animation and games, as well as appearances across television. Davenport’s career highlights the crossover between live-action and voice performance common in today’s industry. They publicly identify as non-binary and asexual, and their interviews have helped clarify ace identity for genre audiences.

Jared Gilman

Jared Gilman broke out as Sam Shakusky in Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, a coming-of-age film that became a critical and audience favorite. Since then, he has appeared in a range of independent features and shorts, continuing to work with auteur-driven projects and festival fare. Gilman has also made select television and digital appearances that keep him active with contemporary, youth-oriented storytelling. He has described himself as “pretty much asexual,” adding to the limited but growing list of young actors discussing ace experiences.

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