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However, both she and the male Polo seem to have a lingering obsession with Mata Hari, and also then her daughter Mata Bond when she turns up. Auric Goldfinger leaves little doubt about the nature of Pussy Galore and her gang in the novel of Goldfinger, saying "it is a lesbian organisation". [153][154] As such, Disney has been criticized for its approach to LGBTQ representation as compared to Cartoon Network. "[98] The same reviewer also said that fans shouldn't look to "giant corporations for continual queer representation" and expressed their frustration at the end of The Owl House after its third season airs. It differs from one's sexual orientation, which is associated with sexual attractions, and a person's romantic and sexual orientation does not have to be the same. C. C.B (Cheetos Bag) CoinPin (The Battle for the Power of the Star Wars Nerd) Cranberry & Jackie. Nick Nelson. [2], Gaston and LeFou in the 1991 film Beauty and the Beast and Jafar from the 1992 film Aladdin were created by an openly gay animator named Andreas Deja,[1] and sang music by Howard Ashman, who was also openly gay. The ban was lifted in 2020 as the episode is available to stream on Disney+. [27][28] Mulan was described, by one scholar as having a character, Mulan herself, who could successfully pass as the opposite sex and as subverting her traditionally assigned gender signifiers, while having an unusually masculine body. Character who identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) throughout the Good Witch television franchise are listed here. [108] On October 5, 2021, the series introduced Ms. Roop, a history teacher at Brighton Middle School. Makeup Boy is voiced by gay internet personality Bretman Rock. Star Wars Resistance, which aired from October 2018 to January 2020 on the Disney Channel and Disney XD, featured LGBTQ characters. LGBTQIA+ means L esbian, G ay, B isexual, T ransgender, Q ueer, I ntersex, A sexual / A romantic / A gender, plus many more included in these terms. https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/dec/23/baddies-in-books-rosa-klebb-the-spy-filled-with-ian-flemings-poison, When Can Homophobia Live and Let Die? His implicit homosexuality was censored when the series aired on Toon Disney in the United States. [122], On May 21, 2022, Luz and Amity kissed each other on the lips in The Owl House episode "Clouds on the Horizon". [159] Also, in the meeting, Layota Raveneau, series director of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder and Rise Up, Sing Out, said that she was adding queerness wherever she could in the projects she worked on for Disney. The team included America Chavez, the first Latina, and lesbian, superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who had already appeared in animated shorts titled "Marvel Rising: Initiation". The series features Violets moms Val and Viv and Axls dads Arnie and AJ. Her career skyrocketed when she appeared at Harry Hansberry's Clam House in New York in the 1920s, as a black, lesbian, crossdressing performer. Fordyce in the 1967 Casino Royale film is a character played by John Wells. [8][9] Other such characters were depicted in DuckTales and other series. In use since the 1990s, the initialism, as well as some of its common variants, functions as an umbrella term for sexuality and gender identity. [35] Barry and Randell kiss in the episode "Father Figures". Terrace confirmed Amity as lesbian in a Reddit AMA in September 2020. Rebecca Sugar argued that it is really heavy for a kid to only exist as a villain or a joke in an animated series. LGBT characters N Category:Nonbinary characters P Category:Pansexual characters Q Category:Queer characters T Category:Transgender characters Category:Transvestite characters Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. The third episode "Sofia" features a transgender man recommending menstrual products to Baymax. Irma Bunt works on a similar archetype to Rosa Klebb, except that she could not be reused, having been killed in an earlier film. Google searches ping after Disney president Karey Burke says she has pansexual child", "Why don't we see LGBT parents portrayed in children's films? ", confirmed that Lieutenant Penumbra is a lesbian character. [121] It is being nominated for a GLAAD award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming. Edit Edit source History Talk (0) This category contains characters that are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender Trending pages. Home Fan Central BETA Games Anime Movies TV Video Wikis Explore Wikis . [91], On March 17, 2021, two days after the broadcast of the series finale of DuckTales, storyboarder Sam King said that although she did not wish to "become "Word of Board Artist" on every headcannon and ship", she would permit fans to "assume I think every character except, like, Lunaris, is LGBTQIA+ in some shape or another. Learn more Black History Month is an observance period in the United States for remembering and recognizing important people and events in the history of the African-American community, as well as their achievements and contributions to the progress of the country. Characters who are either gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or any other non-heterosexual orientation and/or non-cisgender gender identity that appears in Disney media. Both of these aspects of the plot have proven objectionable to some critics. LGBTQ+ is an abbreviation for "Lesbian (L), Gay (G), Bisexual (B), Transgender (T), Queer (Q), and other identities (+)". I'm immune. You can see by if there's anything pride around the background or character. "[119] ScreenRant argued that the revival broke down barriers through inclusion of multicultural families and characters belonging to the LGBTQ+ community. It's [, "Disney Closing Blue Sky Studios, Fox's Once-Dominant Animation House Behind 'Ice Age' Franchise", "Disney's Blue Sky Shut Down Leaves Nimona Film 75% Completed", "Staffers at the animation studio Blue Sky say it's 'heartbreaking' that Disney canceled its final movie, 'Nimona', "Disney's First Feature Animated Movie With Queer Leads May Never Be Released", "9 New, Upcoming Queer Animated Films & Shorts We're Dying to See", "Nimona movie finds a second life at Netflix", "Raya and the Last Dragon's Kelly Marie Tran Thinks Her Disney Princess Is Gay", "Hahaha I want to be careful and not become "Word of Board Artist" on every headcannon and ship cause that's not fair to the fanbase, but you can just assume I think every character except, like, Lunaris, is LGBTQIA+ in some shape or another", "Is 'Luca' Pixar's 'Call Me by Your Name'? The LGBT characters of Heartstopper. Elisabeth Ladenson likewise lists Pussy Galore as one of "two memorable lesbians" from Fleming's Bond novels (the other being Rosa Klebb). It was discovered she was transgender by the News of the World who outed her in the year after the release. Shows Two-Mom Family", "DuckTales Season 3 Reveals Violet Has Two Dads", "Pixar's New Short Film 'Out' Features Studio's 1st Gay Main Character", "There is no Heterosexual explanation for this", "It's really wonderful to see people enjoying Enchanting Grom Fright! Tula was a background actress in For Your Eyes Only, sometimes described in the media as a "Bond girl". Frau Hoffner is a more ambiguous character in the 1967 Casino Royale. @DisneyChannel", "Se me ha comunicado que en el doblaje en espaol de Raine en #TheOwlHouse usan el pronombre masculino, pero en realidad, Raine usa elle. She runs International Mother's Help, a mostly female organisation designed to produce agents and honeytraps for Smersh. [76] These beliefs were also reflected by Klaudia Amenbar of The Mary Sue, calling Cass an "extremely gay-coded sword lesbian best friend" of Rapunzel. Characters or mod creators who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. "[11] Some argued that the Walt Disney Company played with gender stereotypes in the past,[12] featuring effeminate or sissy characters,[13] or those coded as gay,[14] which occurred while the characters were comedic and kept at arms length. An individual's gender identity may or may not align with their birth assignment. Actor Javier Bardem who plays Silva, when asked if the character was gay or bisexual said, You could read it that way."[10]. It is subtly hinted that he may be in a relationship with Q, if so that would make this film's Q the first gay one until Ben Whishaw. They end up known as the Cement Mixers (which name may be another sexual reference), and associated with Goldfinger. [43] The couple later returned in the series Zootopia+ which was released on Disney+ in 2022. She sang her own raunchy lyrics to popular tunes of the day in a deep, growling voice while flirting with women in the audience. Terrace confirmed Luz as bisexual in a Reddit AMA in September 2020. It is not defined by sexual activity, which can be independent of a person's orientation. Throughout the series, he is implied to be gay. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Joy Harper. However, in Diamonds are Forever, we see him played by Charles Gray, known for camp roles in the Rocky Horror Picture Show and elsewhere, and at one point, he appears in drag although this appears to be a disguise. It is the first Disney series to feature a same-sex kiss between a married couple. In one scene, they to are to be seen holding hands with one another. Another reviewer described the episode as delivering a "definitive message that love transcends gender even in the world of childrens animation. This category is for characters who are LGBTQ+. [132], On April 16, 2022, Boscha was hinted to have two moms in The Owl House episode "Them's the Breaks, Kid" as two Hexside students bear a resemblance to Boscha. In the book, she is described unflatteringly: as "a toad-like figure in an olive-green uniform which bore the single order of Lenin", a "squat face" which "broke into a sugary smile", and "the Head of Otydel II, the department of SMERSH in charge of Operations and Executions, hitched up her skirts and sat down. View Mobile Site Characters in Lost that are known to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. In April 2019, it was shown that Jackie Lynn Thomas, a character in Star vs. the Forces of Evil, is bisexual. Raoul Silva makes a sexual advance to Bond while torturing/questioning him in Skyfall. In the film, Officer Specter briefly appears and in one scene she discusses her girlfriend's daughter pulling her hair out. However, Bond manages to seduce her in both the book and the film, suggesting she is at least bisexual. Cat Ren Hek Dana Dufresne Rachel Bighead All items (23) # A B C D E F G H I J In one early draft of the script of Spectre. The initialisms LGBT or GLBT are not agreed to by everyone that they are supposed to include. It is the first same-sex kiss between the main characters in a Disney animated series. . It is unclear whether the two characters are just taunting one another, although there is sexual tension. 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[80], On September 29, 2020, Samantha "Sam" King, a writer for the Season 3 episode of DuckTales, "They Put a Moonlander On the Earth! [81], In February 2021, Ralph Farquhar revealed that in The Proud Family, which aired on the Disney Channel from 2001 to 2005, they had to use "code to talk about if Michael was gay, to talk about sexuality" and to be "sort of underhanded about it." Tom Mankiewicz on the DVD/Blu Ray commentary on the film says "It was a very risky kind of deal, the relationship between Mr Wint and Mr Kidd. A. Amethyst. A person's internal, deeply-held sense of their own gender (or lack thereof). Characters or mod creators who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. This category is for characters who are LGBTQ+. Some argued that the film felt "gay" even if not "explicitly queer," and more ambiguous, comparing it to the 2017 live-action film Call Me by Your Name and the 2020 animated film Wolfwalkers. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [32] Both began a relationship, in Weisman's words, after spending a lot of time together as teammates, and said that she "loved and mourned Cassidy. Main Page; Discuss; . The animation supervisor for the show, Spencer Wan, hinted at this, referring to their intimate dance, which he storyboarded with Hayley Foster, as "the gay thing"[71] and the first time he got to "do anything even remotely queer. Alexander is voiced by John Early, a gay actor. [73] Amity and Luz represent Disney's first animated LGBT+ female regular characters. It had scallops of the same material round the low square neckline". The seventh short film in the SparkShorts series, it is both Disney's and Pixar's first short to feature a gay main character and storyline, including an on-screen same-sex kiss. [138], On June 29, 2022, the Baymax! On the other hand, Amity is shown to have a crush on Luz, confirming her to be lesbian or bisexual. But they don't yell at each other because they're gay, they yell because they're real. Here are characters who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community: Chicago Fire Wiki. One of the film's producers said that Shang was dropped in response to the MeToo movement, arguing that "having a commanding officer that is also the sexual love interest was very uncomfortable and we didn't think it was appropriate". Pussy is one of the most respected gang leaders in the USA, and started off with a group of trapeze artists called "Pussy Galore and her Abrocats", which is unsuccessful, so the women train as cat burglars instead. ", suggesting she has no romantic interest in Bond at this time, or men in general. We hope to create an open, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and respected. Trending pages Jude Adams Foster Stef Adams Foster Lena Adams Foster Carter Hunter Connor Stevens Aaron Baker Gael Martinez Monte Porter All items (30) # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Other A The Chosen One), User:Tricky01092018/Vs. Trending pages. Mitchell Drinkwell-Deveraux. I'd be down for it", "It really means so much to hear. At one point, when Q introduces Evelyn Tremble to Fordyce, he says "New man? Some Bond actors and directors have also been LGBT in real life notably Ben Whishaw and Tula . [146] Ethan Clade is voiced by gay comedian Jaboukie Young-White. This is the first time one of Bond's "support team" has been shown to be openly gay, but it was not made obvious in earlier appearances of Ben Whishaw's previous portrayals of the character. Attention!Please be aware that spoilers are not allowed on the wiki and a violation of this policy may result in a ban. "[51] The film was later described as "a superhero tale with diversity oozing out of every animated frame," with note of Chavez having two mothers.[52]. Please help improve this article by editing it. Check out a special clip! [1] Ladenson notes that Klebb's character, a butch and unattractive design, whom Fleming's himself characterized in the novel as "the oldest and ugliest whore in the world", can be seen as "dig at Iron Curtain femininity, the sort of joke that endured until recently in digs at Eastern European female athletes". Obviously that wasn't the case for a lot of people", ". ", "Disney cartoon 'Gravity Falls' introduces gay couple", "Disney's 'Gravity Falls' reveals gay couple", "Disney cartoon Gravity Falls confirms gay romance", "Imagining Zootopia - Part 7: Zootopia and Us", "They are a gay married couple. [106] The character has also been portrayed as a cisgender male in other dubs. Wint is also shown to be a bit of a coward under certain circumstances, and implied to be the "feminine" member of the couple, because he has a habit of putting on women's perfume. episode "Mbita" featured the titular character starting a romantic relationship with another man named Yukio. The Advocate noted that even if there aren't any openly gay or lesbian characters in the film, there is sensitivity to LGBTQ issues in the upper echelon of Disney. M. Macca (Drew Dillon) Marc (Sean Luttman) Matt Fraser. I mourn for those who would have found a vision of themselves in an animated version". Some Bond actors and directors have also been LGBT in real life notably Ben Whishaw and Tula. This category also only applies to contents relating to the original character. Unlike gender expression, gender identity is not visible to others. Tyler Michaels; Kareem Scales; Brenda Castillo; Carly; Phil; All items (6) . [3] Some reviewers have argued that when Disney and Cartoon Network are compared in terms of such representation, it is "easy to see who actually cares about LGBT representation. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [101][102] In the episode, Eda Clawthorne is shown to have feelings for Raine. Slaz ended up being a cellmate with Major Snake at Oblivion. Mitchell Deveraux. Zoey Taylor. Total Drama Franchise Wiki. View source History Talk (0) LGBT characters Trending pages. Kunze noted that Ashman and animators on The Little Mermaid were inspired by gay culture and gay icons. Tilly's interest in avenging her sister Jill Masterson in both the novel and film is sincere, and so she could be classed as one of the "goodies". ", "We absolutely loved this week's episode of #TheOwlHouse! [30], From December 2004 to December 2006, W.I.T.C.H. The Split Attraction Model is sometimes used to convey these differences. 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Nothing related to remakes, reboots, and so on. ;)", "Disney Channel features interracial lesbian couple and other networks should catch up already", "Disney Show 'Doc McStuffins' Features Interracial Lesbian Moms", "Move over, Disney! [147], On February 11, 2023, the Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur episode "The Borough Bully" revealed Casey Calderon has two dads. [58][59] Then, in the April 2019 episode "Britta's Tacos", it is revealed that Jackie has a relationship with a French girl named Chlo. Charmed is a FANDOM TV Community. [123] The episode is being nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Children's Programming. Funkipedia Mods Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. ", "Pixar Director Says 'Luca' Is Not LGBTQ+ Romance", "Luca (2021): il nuovo film della Disney parla di un coming out? [42] The film Zootopia features gay couple Bucky and Pronk Oryx-Antlerson. [62] She is voiced by Lena Waithe, a lesbian actress. [134], On May 14, 2022, Sasha was confirmed to be bisexual and General Yunan and Lady Olivia become a same-sex couple in the Amphibia series finale. [115], In February 2022, the short-form series Rise Up, Sing Out was released on Disney Junior and Disney+. Kunze further noted that Albert Tavares, a gay man, oversaw casting on The Little Mermaid. [87] In June 2021, Mey Rude, a writer for Out, said she still held out "hope that this filmwill find its way back to life somehow. Main Page; Discuss; All Pages; . In the novel Kidd is nicknamed variously "Dolly" or "Boofy" (the latter nickname also used in the film), and Felix Leiter says he suspects Kidd probably shacks up with Wint, and says "some of these homos makes the worst killers". Alexander is loud, rather effeminate and bossy, and Terry is silent and an introvert. [3], In June 1998, Mulan, an animated musical adventure film would begin showing in theaters. The series includes Barry and Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins as the adoptive parents of Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, an interracial gay couple. [29] Furthermore, gay playwright Harvey Fierstein voiced a character in Mulan, and only accepted the part after confirming that the rest of the cast was Asian so he would not take work away from an Asian actor. Aside from the aforementioned terms, there are multiple other sexual orientations and gender identities.