Izzard's prominence has increased in the US after roles in TV series The Riches and2008 thriller Valkyrie-but he admits the country has yet to acknowledge him as a transvestite. 在出演了电视剧《富贵浮云》和2008年的惊悚片《刺杀希特勒》之后,伊扎德在美国的人气大涨,但他坦称,美国影迷还没有接受他是异装癖者这一事实。
Other performers cross-dress because they seek to break down gender barriers, such as the famous stand-up comedy artist Eddie Izzard. 其他的表演者变装,是因为他们想冲破性别障碍,比如同样著名的喜剧艺术家伊扎德。