'I'm glad I didn’t make changes earlier in my life': Ruby Rose talks gender identity struggles and says she's excited to become a mother
She's rocketed to fame as a poster girl for the androgynous look whilst becoming a firm supporter of LGBT rights.
And in a candid interview with The Edit, Ruby Rose has revealed that she is glad she didn't go forward with gender reassignment surgery as she now wants children of her own.
Speaking about her struggles with her identity as a youth, the actress and model, 30, explained she was 'glad' she didn't make changes earlier in her life as she would like babies in the future.
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'I'm a woman': In a candid interview with The Edit, Ruby Rose has revealed that she is glad she didn't go forward with gender reassignment surgery as she now wants children of her own
Ruby - who is currently dating Jessica Origliasso of The Veronicas - reflected on her desires to change gender, saying she was 'glad' to be a woman.
Explaining her mentality as a youngster, she said: 'All I wanted was a boy's name growing up - Charlie, Billie, Max, Frankie. You just know my mum wanted a girly girl princess!
She added: 'Everyone had Barbies; I had ninja turtles and Superman… I was crazy about Archie comics and I played footie with the boys.'
'I’m glad I didn’t make changes earlier in my life': Speaking about her struggles with her identity, the actress, 30, explained she was 'glad' to be a woman - revealing she wants children
But the model and actress admitted that she may have regretted making pemanent physical changes at that age, as she explained she was happy being a woman.
Talking about accepting her body and finding happiness with it, she said revealed that one day she hoped to have children.
'I’m a woman,' she said. ' want to have babies one day, so I’m glad I didn’t make changes earlier in my life.'
Cover girl: The brunette beauty appears on the cover of the magazine in a stunning floral dress teamed with motorcycle boots and a bomber jacket
Join the Gucci gang in Ruby's floral midi dress
Ruby Rose covers the latest edition of The Edit, Net-A-Porter's online magazine and though we adore all of her looks by Preen, Givenchy, Erdem and more, it's this Gucci dress that really has us smitten.
The Italian label is having a major moment right now, and this dress with its floral and snake print, cute collar detail and signature red and green striped bow has all the hallmarks of the Italian fashion house.
What's more, the fit-and-flare silhouette and elegant midi length makes for a ladylike look and we love how Ruby has toughened it up with these studded biker boots by Jimmy Choo (buy below).
And the best part is if you love this look it can be yours in just a couple of clicks as it's available to buy online now.
Follow the link on the right to snap it up, now or get the look for less below.
And while it seems that Ruby and Jessica, 32, aren't ready to settle down just yet, the Orange Is The New Black star hinted that the couple may have been talking about marriage plans.
Casting her mind forward to a possible union with her pop star girlfriend, Ruby said she would be swerving a traditional dress in favour of a suit.
Referencing power dressers Karl Lagerfield and Annie Lennox, the XXX: The Return of Xander Cage said, 'that's me'.
Ruby is seeing her star rise thanks to her breakout role in the Netflix series, Orange Is The New Black.
Her dreams: 'I’m a woman,' Ruby (pcitured with girlfriend Jessica Origliasso said. ' want to have babies one day, so I’m glad I didn’t make changes earlier in my life'
Happy as it is: While it seems that Ruby and girlfriend Jessica Origliasso, 32, aren't ready to settle down just yet, the star hinted the couple may have been talking about marriage plans
Her latest role sees her starring alongside Vin Diesel in the third movie of the action series.
Other notable projects in her calendar include a role in Keanu Reeves' follow up to the critically acclaimed John Wick.
To read the full interview with Ruby Rose, read The EDIT at Net-A-Porter or download The EDIT’s free app for iPhone, iPad and Android.
That's how she roles: Casting her mind forward to a possible union with her pop star girlfriend, Ruby said she would be swerving a traditional dress in favour of a suit
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