Jen Richards

Jen Richards

Keynote Speaker: Film and Television Writer, Actress & Transgender Activist

Jen Richards Biography

Jen Richards is a transgender activist, writer, actress, and producer.

Richards was born in Mississippi and resides in North Carolina. She graduated from Shimer College with a BA in Philosophy, and studied at Oxford University.

In 2013, Richards founded the website We Happy Trans. In 2015, she appeared as a supporting cast member of Caitlyn Jenner's reality show I Am Cait. In 2016, she co-starred, co-directed, and co-produced the web series Her Story, which was nominated for an Emmy Award. Richards also co-produced the series More Than T and wrote the Trans 102 series.

Richards joined the cast of the television series Nashville in 2017. She became the first openly transgender person to appear on a CMT show, playing the first transgender character to appear on that network.Richards also appeared in the 2017 film Easy Living.

In June 2017, Richards wrote and appeared in a video open letter, presented by ScreenCrush and GLAAD, featuring trans actors asking for better representation in film and televisioN. In August 2018, HBO announced a series pickup of Tom Perrotta's Mrs. Fletcher, a half-hour comedy based on Perrotta's 2017 novel of the same name; Richards is cast as Margo Fairchild, a transgender community college writing teacher, as a series regular.

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Jen Richards Videos

Jen Richards on “Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen”
Jen Richards on HB2 and Being "Legislated Out of Existence" | THR

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Jen Richards is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Entertainment, Television & Film, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion and Actor.

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Jen Richards is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Entertainment and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jen Richards for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jen Richards generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jesse James Keitel, Plastic Martyr and Indya Moore. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jen Richards for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/05/2025.

Jen Richards Videos

Jen Richards on “Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen”
Jen Richards on HB2 and Being "Legislated Out of Existence" | THR
  • How do I book Jen Richards to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jen Richards for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jen Richards, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jen Richards or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jen Richards for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jen Richards, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jen Richards, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jen Richards speak about?

    Jen Richards is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Entertainment, Television & Film, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion and Actor.
  • Where does Jen Richards travel from?

    Jen Richards generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jen Richards?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jen Richards for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jen Richards for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jen Richards or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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