Eliot Sumner: The Non-Binary Offspring of Sting and Trudie Styler
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Eliot Paulina Sumner was born on July 30, 1980, in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, to musician Sting and actress Trudie Styler. Growing up in a musical household, Eliot developed a passion for house music during their teenage years.
As a result of their passion for music, Eliot formed the band I Blame Coco in 2004. The band released their debut album, "The Constant," in 2007, which received critical acclaim for its blend of electropop and indie rock.
Transition to Acting
In addition to music, Eliot has also pursued a career in acting. They made their acting debut in the 2016 film "Ripley," and have since appeared in films such as "The Gentlemen" (2019) and "Memory" (2022).
Eliot is non-binary and uses the pronouns they/them. They have spoken out about their experiences as a non-binary person, and have become an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
Recent Projects
Eliot recently starred in the Netflix limited series "The Talented Mr. Ripley," which is based on the novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. In the series, Eliot plays Freddie Miles, a young woman who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder.
Eliot continues to pursue both their music and acting careers, and is known for their eclectic and experimental approach to both art forms.
Trivia
- Eliot is Sting's sixth child.
- They are fluent in Italian.
- They have a keen interest in photography.
Sources
- Eliot Sumner: The Talented Mr. Ripley
- Eliot Sumner: IMDb
- Eliot Sumner on Coming Out as Non-Binary and Changing Pronouns
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