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In a social media statement shared Tuesday, Dillon reflected on their long history in the service industry, explaining that they first began working in food service at age 15, starting at Ithaca Bakery in New York.
Over the years, they held various roles, including dishwasher, food runner and floor manager, while pursuing acting. In 2015, Dillon finally transitioned to earning a full-time income through acting, working exclusively in theatre, film and television for the next 11 years.
“Now, like for many, many performer colleagues of mine — particularly those of us who are trans/nonbinary/gender nonconforming — acting work has all but diminished, and I’m in need of service work once more,” they wrote.
Despite the career setback, Dillon expressed enthusiasm about returning to customer service, highlighting their love of food, drink and creating welcoming spaces where people can connect.
“I am passionate and curious, and a great teammate,” they added, noting that they are a quick learner and available for part-time, evening and weekend shifts.
Dillon gained widespread recognition for playing Taylor Mason, a non-binary character, across six seasons of Billions. They also appeared as Brandy Epps in Orange Is the New Black and featured in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Their more recent work includes the 2025 film Outerlands.
A prominent advocate for gender inclusion in Hollywood, Dillon has also called for an end to gender-specific acting award categories, arguing that separating performers by sex or gender identity is irrelevant to judging their performances.
Their candid announcement highlights the growing uncertainty facing performers as acting opportunities become harder to secure, particularly for transgender and non-binary artists.
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