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Lillee Jean | |
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 Lillee Jean in 2023 | |
| Born | Lillee Jean Trueman April 18, 2001 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, director, presenter, writer |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Website | www |
Lillee Jean Trueman (born April 18, 2001) is an American actress, director, presenter and writer. She is best known for presenting the web series Lillee Jean TALKS! Live, which she created and produced, and for playing the role of Roxie Capri the award-winning short film Miss Roxie, which Truman wrote and directed.[1]
Early life
[edit]Trueman was born in New York City, New York in 2001.[2] Her mother, Laura Marks-Trueman, is a prop technician who has supplied props for film and television including Mad Men, the Men in Black film series, Gotham and The Alienist,[2] and is also Trueman's manager.[3] Her father, Diamond Earl Trueman, is a former session drummer.[4] Trueman is Ashkenazi Jewish and a Lutheran, and is of Russian, Ukrainian, French, English and German descent.[2]
As a child, Trueman began making stop motion films using her collection of American Girl dolls.[2] She trained at T. Schreiber Studio and Liz Caplan Vocal Studios, and whilst in school, performed in productions such as The Nutcracker and The Wizard of Oz.[2]
Career
[edit]Trueman started her career in 2017 with the production of the short film Women’s Makeup Throughout History, followed by the educational film No to Plastic Straws in 2018.[5]
In 2020 Trueman launched and produced the web series Lillee Jean TALKS! Live[5], which features interviews with Hollywood entertainers. This series won the Best Web Series award at the Gothamite Monthly Film Awards in May 2024 for an episode featuring Don Most.[6]
In 2022 she produced the documentary Project Bullyish[5], which is based on her personal experiences with cyberbullying, antisemitism, and stalking. The documentary won Best Documentary Film at both the Humro Cinema Film Festival and the FilmNest International Film Festival two years later in 2024.[6]
Also in 2022, her contributions to The FNL Network Talk Show earned her a Special Achievement award at The Taste Awards.[6] Additionally, she wrote, directed, and starred in the short films The Pauper of Shoes and Peony and Violet in the same year.[5]
In 2023 Trueman made the film Miss Roxie, where she portrayed Roxie Capri. That same year, she began writing and starring in So Lillo Qui, a series of dramatic monologues.[5]
In 2024, Trueman released The Trapper Trap: The Rise of Princess Glamourite[5], a film that won multiple awards, including Best Trailer at the Stingray International Film Festival, Critics’ Choice International Film Festival, and FilmNest International Film Festival. The film also won Best Comedy Short at the CinePlay International Film Festival, as well as Best Costume Design and Best Poster at the Gothamite Monthly Film Awards.[6]
Another notable release in 2024 was Macbeth Is The Language, which won the Best Short Film award at the Script Symphony Awards.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Trueman came out as pansexual in 2021.[7] She is actively involved in promoting awareness of cyberbullying, antisemitism and cyberstalking, which she has experienced from the age of 15.[2][8]
Controversy
[edit]In June 2024, Passionfruit published an extensive article detailing allegations against social media influencer Lillee Jean and her mother, Laura Trueman. The article explored claims that the duo misused copyright systems on platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit to suppress criticism. Multiple creators reported receiving copyright claims and accusations of being “anti-semites” and “terrorists” from Lillee and Laura.[9]
The article highlighted the personal nature of the conflict, with Laura allegedly sending threats of defamation and slander to the author and their superiors. Despite the community’s positive response to the article, the platforms involved appeared slow to address the alleged abuses.[9]
Following the publication, the story garnered significant attention from creators and readers. Influencers such as SomeOrdinaryGamers, Curtis Price, and Xylie discussed the article in their content, while others shared their experiences on social media. Some creators, like ButterHolt and Tater Tatiana, revealed long-standing harassment from Lillee and Laura.[10]
Shortly after the article’s release, “Lillee Jean Beauty Inc” filed a DMCA claim against Passionfruit, targeting a photograph used in the story. However, the claim was directed at a non-indexed page on the site.[10]
The controversy raised questions about YouTube’s role in handling such disputes. Although YouTube did not comment publicly, it was reported that the platform was reviewing the claims made by Lillee and Laura for potential abuse. Creator Primink shared that YouTube might be taking legal action, referencing a past lawsuit involving copyright extortion.[10]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | The Life of Silky, the Black Cat | Narrator | Short film |
| 2020– | Lillee Jean Talks LIVE | Presenter | Web series |
| 2022 | Voyager with Lillee Jean | Presenter | Documentary |
| Project Bullyish | Producer | Documentary | |
| The Pauper of Shoes | Calvinne | Short film | |
| 2023 | Peony and Violet | Peony / Violet | Short film |
| Miss Roxie | Roxie / Florence | Short film | |
| 2023– | So Lillo Qui | Various characters | Series |
| 2024 | The Trapper Trap - Part 1 | Sabrina Apple Bottomost | TBC |
| Agent 418 | Alexandrine Bourbeau |
References
[edit]- ^ "Watch Lillee Jean's Newest Short Drama Film: Miss Roxie". medium.com. Medium. July 9, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Bio | Lillee Jean". lilleejean.com.
- ^ "Check Out Lillee Jean's Story". VoyageLA. September 7, 2021.
- ^ "Lillee Jean: Movies, TV, and Bio". Amazon.com.
- ^ a b c d e f "Lillee Jean | Actress, Director, Writer". IMDb. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Lillee Jean - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ "Celebrate Pride Month w/ Beauty Looks by Lillee Jean". It's A Glam Thing. June 28, 2021.
- ^ "Project Bullyish Film | Lillee Jean". lilleejean.com.
- ^ a b Asarch, Steven (June 3, 2024). "Bully-ish — How a Story About Influencer Lillee Jean's Alleged Copyright Abuse Led to Us Receiving Abusive Threats". Passionfruit. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c Asarch, Steven (June 13, 2024). "The Chaotic Aftermath of Our Story About Lillee Jean, the Faux Influencer". Passionfruit. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Lillee Jean at IMDb
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