In 'Glamorous,' Miss Benny Finds A Breakout Role That Mirrors Her Off-Screen Truth

LOADING ERROR LOADING When she first auditioned for Netflix’s “Glamorous,” Miss Benny knew she’d found a once-in-a-lifetime project that would showcase her broad range of talents as a performer. “I remember thinking I would be such a big fan of this even if I wasn’t a part of it, so I had to at least try, because I’d never read a script with such a full display of someone like me,” Miss Benny told HuffPost in an interview. Prior to “Glamorous,” she parlayed her viral fame into a handful of supporting roles on shows like “Fuller House” and “Love, Victor.” As a musician, she’s also released a number of pop singles and last month unveiled a six-song EP, “Swelter.” "I’ve always felt that being queer is not something I have to work around; it’s something I get to experience," said Miss Benny. You’ve had your heart broken and you’re left with feelings of sadness, anger and resentment, and you’re processing that in real time.” Miss Benny views “Swelter” as a musical complement to “Glamorous” in that both projects treat queerness as a “superpower” rather than a source of embarrassment or shame.