Transparent actress Alexandra Billings has suggested that transgender performers shouldnt feel obligated to take on trans roles in films and TV shows.I dont care if you have to pay rent, or you dont, she told PinkNews recently. Dont spend a second doing anything that doesnt bring you joy. Ever. Related Why Euphoria actress Hunter Schafer avoids talking about being trans in interviews She says she doesnt want to play any more trans roles. According to the U.K. LGBTQ+ outlet, Billings was responding to Euphoria star Hunter Schafers comments earlier this year about turning down trans roles. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today In an April GQ cover story, the 25-year-old Schafer explained that she has worked so hard to get to where I am, past these really hard points in my transition, and now I just want to be a girl and finally move on. On the heels of her success playing trans teen Jules in HBOs Euphoria, Schafer said shes been offered tons of trans roles. And I just dont want to do it, she said. I dont want to talk about it.I know for a fact that Im one of the most famous trans people in media right now, and I do feel a sense of responsibility, and maybe a little bit of guilt, for not being more of a spokesperson, the Cuckoo star explained. But ultimately, I really do believe that not making it the centerpiece to what Im doing will allow me to get further.I think getting further and doing awesome s**t, in the interest of the movement, will be way more helpful than talking about it all the time, she added.According to PinkNews, Billings, who most recently starred in the Canadian indie drama Queen Tut, was recently asked whether trans representation in media had advanced to the point where out trans actors should turn down trans roles. I dont know about should but if theres something in you, in your personal journey and artistic journey, that says, I dont think this is a great idea, dont do it, Billings said.If its not filling you up and Im talking about service work, helping somebody across the street, buying a stranger lunch anonymously, having a McRib (the McRib is coming back in November) whatever this thing is, feel your spirit filling up with joy, she explained, If thats not happening, stop.