Eddie Redmayne's life changing experience with 'The Danish Girl'

Oscar winning Eddie Redmayne, who is one of the few Hollywood leading men equipped to play remarkable characters, had a life-changing experience with his portrayal of Lili Elbe in 'The Danish Girl'.

Recently nominated for BAFTA for the second consecutive year, 'The Danish Girl' actor feels the film made him feel how privileged one is to be born with the same gender as you are assigned to be, reports News.com.au.

Nearly a century before Caitlin Jenner became a household name for transitioning into a woman, Danish artist; Einar Wegener aka Lili Elbe did the same and became one of the earliest recorded recipients of gender reassignment surgery.

As well-suited as he had already proved himself, Redmayne's casting was not without controversy, with some in the LGBT community complaining that the role should have been played by a transgender actor.