Who Is Lux Pascal? 5 Things to Know About Pedro Pascal’s Sister

It’s not uncommon for Hollywood to shine a spotlight on sibling duos—think musical families, acting dynasties, and red carpet pairings that double the star power. But lately, one pair in particular has been capturing the internet’s attention: The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal and his sister, Lux Pascal.

While both siblings share a deep-rooted passion for acting, there's more to their story that has people searching Lux, who is younger than him by 18 years. The buzz recently reignited when The Last of Us star Pedro was spotted at the Thunderbolts premiere in London wearing a "Protect the Dolls" T-shirt, a now-viral slogan supporting transgender rights by American fashion designer Conner Ives. Some fans already knew about his sister, but for others this was news. As some Pascal lovers dug deeper, many discovered that his own sister, Lux, is a trans woman and a rising star in her own right.

Keep scrolling to read everything you need to know about Lux Pascal, Pedro Pascal's sister, including her background, why she’s becoming one of the most talked-about actors on the internet right now, and more.

Lux came out as transgender in 2021.

Lux Pascal first publicly came out as a trans woman in February 2021, gracing the cover of Spanish-language Ya magazine. She shared her transition journey for the first time, revealing that she had begun hormone therapy the previous summer. Speaking with openness and clarity, she described her transition as something deeply personal—but also deeply supported—which is continually very clear through Pedro's actions. 

Pedro Pascal and his sister have a close relationship.

Pedro and Lux Pascal share a famously close bond—one that goes far beyond sibling support. While Pedro’s now-viral “Protect the Dolls” T-shirt made headlines for its message in support of trans rights, it’s hardly the first time he’s shown up for his sister. He’s celebrated Lux on Instagram, championed her achievements, and even brought her as his plus-one to red carpet events, proudly standing by her side through and through. 

She grew up in Chile.

Lux Pascal was born in California, but her story is deeply tied to Chile, where she was raised after her family returned shortly following her birth. As the youngest of four siblings, Lux grew up in Chile while her older siblings, including Pedro, spent their formative years in the U.S.

She is an actor and model.

Lux first received a BFA in theater from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and then in 2019, she took her passion to New York, enrolling in Juilliard’s MFA Acting program before graduating in 2023. Her career spans theater, dance, television, and film. She claims standout roles in Chile’s Los 80, Juilliard productions like Hamlet and even a brief appearance alongside Pedro in Narcos. When she's not pursuing acting gigs, she often models for big brands including Longchamp and Sevali. 

Lux and Pedro have an 18-year age gap.

It might come as a surprise just how close Pedro and Lux Pascal are, given their 18-year age gap—Pedro is 50 years old, while Lux is 32. But despite the nearly two-decade difference, the siblings share an incredibly tight bond. Alongside their older sister Javiera and younger brother Nicolás, the Pascal siblings are a tight-knit crew—but it’s clear actor siblings Pedro and Lux share something especially special.