Casting LGBTQ+ actors in queer roles is an important step for LGBTQ+ equality in the business industry. Sadly, a lot of our past favorite lgbtq+ characters were played by straight actors. While we are happy about the representation, it is just not enough.
But sometimes, Hollywood does get it right by casting homosexual actors in gay roles, and we love to spot it. Here are 20 times Hollywood got it right:
Ramirez as Callie Torres in Grey's Anatomy
Levy as David Rose in Schitt's Creek
te Lundy-Paine as Casey Gardner in Atypical
Hayes as Jack McFarland in Will & Grace
n Stewart as Abby in Happiest Season
n Lonsdale as Abraham Greenfeld in Love, Victor and Love, Simon
Lena Waithe as Denise in Master of None
Megan Fox as Jennifer Check in Jennifer's Body
Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn in Euphoria
Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel in Glee
Laverne Cox as Sophia Burset in Orange Is the New Black
Sarah Paulson as Lana Winters in American Horror Story
Reneé Rapp as Leighton Murray in The Sex Lives of College Girls
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Top 20 Famous Gay Actors of Hollywood [LGBTQ+ Icons]
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is an acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances on stage and screen. Beyond his acting prowess, McKellen is also recognized for his activism, particularly in LGBTQIA+ rights. His career did not suffer post-coming out. Instead, it flourished, with McKellen taking on a range of more emotionally resonant roles that resonated with audiences worldwide. McKellen came out during a BBC radio disseminate in as an perform of protest against Section 28, a proposed statute in the UK that sought to prohibit the "promotion of homosexuality." His spontaneous revelation was a bold move during a time when gay rights faced significant legal and societal challenges. Reflecting on the impact of his coming out, McKellen noted that it changed his life "for the better," enhancing his relationships, personal satisfaction, and even his approach to acting, allowing him to embody characters with greater authenticity.
Ian McKellen's contributions to LGBTQIA+ identity and history extend far beyond
National Grid – Top 12 LGBT+ Celebrities
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This category recognises LGBT+ celebrities who have show up out in the face of adversity or who support the LGBT+ community in a positive way.
ALAN CUMMING
Alan has been championing and campaigning for the Homosexual community for decades, with a particular focus on raising currency for various Aids charities. The beloved bisexual actor cemented his status as a queer star in the late 90s when a New York Observer profile described him as “a frolicky pansexual sex symbol for the new millennium”. The Scottish actor, whose trophy cabinet boasts gongs from the Laurence Olivier Awards, two Tony Awards, a Bafta and more, was crucial in helping to legalise same-sex marriage in Scotland in and has raised thousands for multiple charities.
ANDREW SCOTT
Over recent years, the gifted Irish actor has been engaged collecting things: Bafta and Olivier Awards (most recently winning for his role in Noël Coward’s Present Laughter at the Mature Vic), Emmy nominations and a devoted cult following of trustworthy fans. The ‘H
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Rebel Wilson
"Pitch Perfect" star and comedian Rebel Wilson came out in June by revealing that she is dating fashion designer Ramona Agruma.
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Kit Connor
In November, "Heartstopper" star Kit Connor said he was forced to come out after receiving pressure from fans.