Indya Moore
A groundbreaking model and actor who brings radiant authenticity to roles advocating for transgender and non-binary visibility.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American actor and model·Birthday: January 17·Millennials
Biography
Indya Moore's path to prominence is a story of self-determination. Growing up in the Bronx, they faced homelessness and rejection before finding community and a career in modeling. Their breakthrough came as Angel Evangelista on FX's Pose, a role that allowed them to channel personal experience into a poignant portrait of a trans woman seeking love and family in the ballroom scene of the 1980s. That performance, coupled with high-profile modeling campaigns, made Moore a visible face for transgender rights. They use their platform with intention, speaking out on issues of racial and gender justice while also venturing into film and music. Moore represents a new generation of artists for whom identity and artistry are inextricably linked.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Indya was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Indya Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Indya's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Angel Evangelista in the groundbreaking FX series Pose, a landmark for transgender representation on television.
- Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2019.
- Became the first transgender person to appear on the cover of Elle magazine in the United States.
- Modeled for major fashion houses including Dior, Gucci, and Calvin Klein.
Did You Know?
They were discovered for modeling while working at a Starbucks in New York City.
Moore is an advocate for foster care reform, having spent time in the system as a youth.
They are a co-founder of the mutual aid organization The Black Trans Nation.
Their first name is derived from the word 'indigo'.
““We have to be the ones to tell our stories, because if we don't, they will be told for us, and they will be told wrong.””
