aired on ABC Kids, ABC Family, and Toon Disney, along with France 3 in France. 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". Brooklyn is voiced by non-binary actor Indya Moore. Actor Javier Bardem who plays Silva, when asked if the character was gay or bisexual said, You could read it that way."[10]. This category also only applies to contents relating to the original character. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [108] On October 5, 2021, the series introduced Ms. Roop, a history teacher at Brighton Middle School. Alexander is voiced by John Early, a gay actor. In the film version of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Sir Hilary Bray is played by George Baker and it is implied that he was not interested in women. [18], This queer coding had its disadvantages, with networks not wanting to show overt representation. He noted that he brought his partner, Matt White, to an annual company beach party and long company retreats and that while some executives were uncomfortable with Schumacher bringing his partner, higher executives didn't give him any trouble. [129][130][131] Jade King of The Gamer noted that Cissy Jones said that her letter during a charity stream saying that Lilith didn't have any romantic attractions was "basically canon," further confirming those identities. A list of LGBT Characters in the Supernatural franchise. Her career skyrocketed when she appeared at Harry Hansberry's Clam House in New York in the 1920s, as a black, lesbian, crossdressing performer. Mbita is voiced by gay comedian Jaboukie Young-White. In the episode "Mazel Tov, Libby! This was a collaboration between Hayley Foster and myself. [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. All items (5) #. Even though theyre vicious, they're funny-vicious. LGBTQIA+ people who are icons to the community. NOTE: Please view any page on the wiki with the Desktop view/View full site prompt on mobile. Star Wars Resistance, which aired from October 2018 to January 2020 on the Disney Channel and Disney XD, featured LGBTQ characters. from episodes released early on AMC+ may not be added to the wiki until the episode officially airs at 9pm EST on the Sunday it is scheduled for. Mitchell Drinkwell-Deveraux. Klebb attempts to kill Bond, by using a blade attached to her shoe, which Bond deals with easily. Irma Bunt works on a similar archetype to Rosa Klebb, except that she could not be reused, having been killed in an earlier film. It is a community of individuals who identify as neither heterosexual (attracted solely to the opposite sex) and / or cisgender (identifying solely as the gender they were assigned at birth). However, Irma Bunt's leanings are not as clear as Klebb's and she has been seen as a coded lesbian due to her "butch" characteristics. "[86] A few staffers confirmed to BuzzFeed News that the film had an "I love you" scene between Blackheart and Goldenloin. [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. [56] Flix is voiced by gay actor Jim Rash. Slaz told Lobo that they can't leave yet because of Major Snake's birthday. In a departure from the usual pattern, Wint and Kidd's sexuality is more obvious in the film than the novel. [49][50] GLAAD expressed hope that the film would allow Chavez to be represented accurately, and "serve as an introduction of America and further queer characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Charlie Spring. Throughout the series, he is implied to be gay. Join the LGBTQIA+ wiki in celebrating icons that have left a lasting impression on our perception, understanding, and acceptance of queer culture. Gender identity is a person's internal, deeply held sense of their own gender (or lack thereof). The character Amelia has two moms. Maybe tomorrow", "The storyboards for the dance. Gladys Bentley was an American blues singer, pianist, and drag entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance. On February 1, 2023, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder episode "BeBe" confirmed Makeup Boy to be gay as he and Michael are shown to be dating. ty again for taking a peek at my threads!! ", "9 Cartoons That Were Censored For Being Too Gay", "The Complete History of Queer Characters in Cartoon Shows", "Disney raised concerns about a same-sex kiss in the unreleased animated movie 'Nimona,' former Blue Sky staffers say", "Disney Took Issue With Same-Sex Kiss In Nimona Movie, Say Former Blue Sky Staff", "Report: Disney Didn't Want to See the Nimona Movie's Gay Kiss", "Disney 'pressured' animators to censor same-sex kiss in Nimona movie, staffers say", "Disney bosses promise huge increase in queer characters in major step for LGBT+ representation", "Disney Prez of Entertainment Wants 50 Percent of All Characters Gay or 'Underrepresented', "What is Pansexual? Director says it's not about that", "Wait a Sec Are the Main Characters in Pixar's 'Luca' Gay? To recognize this inclusion, a popular variant, LGBTQ, adds the letter Q for those who identify as queer or are questioning their sexual or gender identity. [65], On May 22, 2020, an animated short film titled Out premiered on Disney+. Trending pages Castiel God Crowley Claire Novak Charlie Bradbury Carlos Cervantez Max Banes Jenna Nickerson All items (37) # 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 B Lily Baker Lily Baker (Anime) Max Banes Barnes Boris Charlie Bradbury (Apocalypse World) Charlie Bradbury C [23] This was met with social media backlash from fans of the original film and members of the LGBTQ community, with Reed initially surprised by criticism of Shang's removal, but acknowledged that the character had become an LGBTQ icon. in the sky for his partner. Schumacher also said that while he regretted handing over reins of the film to Don Hahn, he was proud of songs by Tim Rice, a lyricist, and Elton John in the film. [118] The executive producers of the series, Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar, said that the "show never really went away" and called it the "perfect time to bring back this show. Me entristece y ojal pudiera hacer algo para remediarlo. ", probably the only hint in any of the films (including non-Eon) that Bond himself might be bisexual, or have had same-sex experiences. 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 [135][136] Five days after the series ended, Matt Braly confirmed Mayor Toadstool and Toadie became a same-sex couple as well. [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. Ben Whishaw's Q is shown to be a gay man in No Time to Die, and is waiting for a male date in the film. Both of them are sadists. 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. Another reviewer noted that Luz and Amity were beginning to "understand their feelings for one another. [30], From December 2004 to December 2006, W.I.T.C.H. 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. & 'Zootopia+' at Annecy", "Who Is Makeup Boy on "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder"? Trending pages SpongeBob SquarePants (character) Luna Loud Sam Sharp Betty DeVille Stimpy J. a lot of similar cartoons have gay/lesbian couples and i would love to see them represented in your lovely show", "Disney presenta a su primer personaje bisexual en Star vs. Las Fuerzas del Mal", "Bon Bon the Birthday Clown (Star vs. the Forces of Evil)", "Jackie Lynn Thomas, el primer personaje bisexual de Disney", "15 Examples Of LGBT Characters On Kids' Shows, Because Sometimes TV Does Good Things", "Disney-Pixar's "Onward" Will Feature the First Openly LGBTQ Character", "Pixar's first out gay character to be voiced by Lena Waithe in 'Onward', "Disney Junior's "T.O.T.S." Please help improve this article by editing it. [66], On July 7, 2020, Dana Terrace, the creator of The Owl House, implied a romantic subtext between Amity and Luz, when responding to a fan who posted a screenshot from the upcoming episode "Enchanting Grom Fright" on Twitter, which showed one of the characters in the show, Amity Blight, putting her hands on the shoulders of Luz Noceda, the show's main protagonist, and looking into Luz's eyes. [3], In June 1998, Mulan, an animated musical adventure film would begin showing in theaters. It also is not equivalent to a person's gender. The film would include a bisexual captain Li Shang (voiced by BD Wong). [31] Weisman also said that Cassidy and Nerissa were in a relationship when Nerissa killed her.[32]. Attention!Please be aware that spoilers are not allowed on the wiki and a violation of this policy may result in a ban. LGBTQIA+ Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. She is something of an analogue to the Eon films' Rosa Klebb. From 1983 onward, Disney struggled with LGBTQ representation in their animated series, and their content often included LGBT stereotypes, like queer-coded characters in the films Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Mulan [1] [2] or the content was censored in series such as Blazing Dragons. 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She sang her own raunchy lyrics to popular tunes of the day in a deep, growling voice while flirting with women in the audience. Explore. In the novel of The Man with the Golden Gun, M mentions a "popular theory that a man who cannot whistle has homosexual tendencies" and it is noted that Scaramanga cannot do so. Experts say fans are changing that", "New Cartoon Will Feature Marvel's First Animated Lesbian Superhero", "Cierra Ramirez to Voice America Chavez, Marvel's First Queer Latina Superhero", "Must-See LGBTQ TV: 'Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors,' 'Versailles' final season, return of 'Will & Grace,' 'Superstore,' plus Alyssa Edwards' 'Dancing Queen', "Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors tackles diversity without breaking a sweat", "Designing Star Wars: Star Wars Resistance", "CWK Show #298: Star Wars Resistance Season Two Press Day Coverage", "Out of space: Star Wars Resistance has gay characters, Disney says", "Queerness Shines in "She-Ra" and Other Animated Shows", "would you ever consider making an LGBT main/side character for Big City Greens? It may refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual or non-cisgender, instead of exclusively to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. [116] In that same month, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, (a revival of The Proud Family) was released on Disney+. His older brother Sniff hired Lobo to rescue Slaz in exchange for Cuban cigars. [123] The episode is being nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Children's Programming. She stated that this was the case due to the serialized nature of the show and an audience which "skews older," rather than due to its LGBTQ+ representation, saying she wouldn't "assume bad faith" against those she works within Los Angeles. Ernst Stavro Blofeld displays little romantic interest whatsoever in either man or woman in the franchise, being more focussed on his cat. Take a look at all our Pan characters! When not inclusive of transgender people, the shorter term LGB is still used instead of LGBT. They end up known as the Cement Mixers (which name may be another sexual reference), and associated with Goldfinger. Nick Nelson. In response, Alex Hirsch, the creator of A Disney series, Gravity Falls, criticized Disney studio executives for cutting LGBTQ scenes from their shows. Tula was a background actress in For Your Eyes Only, sometimes described in the media as a "Bond girl". Trending pages. NOTE: This category is only to be added if the character in question is officially confirmed to be LGBTQ+. Edit. "[88] In July 2021, Meggie Gates in Bitch, said the film would have been Disney's first "legitimately queer film" and could have been a turning point "for how the corporation handles queerness" but that the Disney chose to "bury its gays" by cancelling the film, a blow to queer Disney fans. LGBT Characters Category page View source This page contains all the characters that are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender . "[7], Another same sex couple, the female assassins Bambi and Thumper can be seen in Diamond Are Forever, however, their relationship is much more ambiguous, and may not extend be more than professional. In the film of Goldfinger, the lesbianism is muted. [85] Anonymous staffers at Blue Sky interviewed by Business Insider bemoaned the cancellation of the film, calling it "heartbreaking," arguing that the film "didn't look like anything else in the animated world," and saying that they believe it will never "be completed and released. [122][122], On March 4, 2022, the Dino Ranch episode "Adoptasaurus Rex" featured a male same-sex dinosaur couple who wanted to have dinosaurs of their own. Information (character deaths/fates, screenshots, etc.) There is little direct evidence in the film of the character's sexual leanings. Edit Edit source History Talk (0) Category for the characters who are : gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. I'm immune. Slaz is a gay character from Lobo. The series includes Barry and Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins as the adoptive parents of Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, an interracial gay couple. Frau Hoffner is a more ambiguous character in the 1967 Casino Royale. 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. "[19] However, other critics criticized such queer-coded villains as contributing to homophobic discourse and equating queerness with evil itself. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Big Red (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series). I think/hope you'll like what you see", "Noted. On October 3, 2021, one of the creators of The Ghost and Molly McGee, Bob Roth, said there is LGBTQ representation in the show, which starts small and later includes main characters, and urged fans to "let it unfold naturally. LGBT Characters Wikia is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Instead, she displays no interest in Bond and is very driven. LGBT Characters Category page. [128] At the same time, Lilith, Eda's older sister in The Owl House, was confirmed to be aromantic asexual. Characters who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Klebb's lesbianism is sent up in the Austin Powers' series, by the character Frau Farbissima. Bond kills them both: Bond flips Mr. Wint overboard, and the bomb explodes while he is falling toward the water, killing himto which Bond quips "he certainly left with this tail between his legs.". Page Guidelines || 5,953 ARTICLES || 5,692 IMAGES Pan Characters! [106] The character has also been portrayed as a cisgender male in other dubs. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. "[159][160], In April 2022, Peter C. Kunze, a historian at Tulane University argued that there is a "long history of LGBTQ audiences and employees supporting, even saving, the company from veritable demise." Kunze noted that Ashman and animators on The Little Mermaid were inspired by gay culture and gay icons. Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries. in: Characters LGBT+ characters Category page Edit This category is for all characters who have been confirmed to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or any other gender or sexual minority . Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 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. Gals. They were clearly two gentlemen who kept company with each other. It was discovered she was transgender by the News of the World who outed her in the year after the release. This section is in need of major improvement . He also said that Disney relied on LGBTQ people to "revamp its animated films", taking the example of Howard Ashman, an openly gay man who was the lyricist for The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. That episode was co-written by Rachel Vine. I actually didn't know if they were going to be in a relationship or not. [48], In March 2022, amid the controversy of Disney's involvement in Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act and lack of criticism from CEO Bob Chapek until after the bill had passed, three former Blue Sky staff members stated the Nimona film received pushback from Disney leadership, centered around the film's LGBT themes and a same-sex kiss. Scene Featuring Trans Man and Period Products Fuels Online Discussion", "The Owl House New York Comic Con Panel Was A Bittersweet Return For A Beloved Show", "The Owl House: Thanks To Them Review - This Mama Wasn't Ready For Trauma", "Disney Offers Exclusive Looks at 'Strange World,' 'Baymax!' B. Willow's dads are named Gilbert and Mr. Park, who are always so much fun", "LGBTQ Representation Shines Through in Final Space", "thank u for helping cassandra give out some of the gayest most lesbionic vibes in disney history i love her", "Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure Is a Surprisingly Perfect Show for Millennials", "FOR THE RECORD, I am NOT developing a Cass Spin-Off at this time. I'm happy we went that direction. Continuing from the late 1980s, villains in Disney films which were queer coded began to appear. The manner in which such characters are portrayed, and their general moral character is often a reflection of the times that they were written in. ", confirmed that Lieutenant Penumbra is a lesbian character. You can see by if there's anything pride around the background or character. Elisabeth Ladenson wrote that Rosa Klebb is one of "two memorable lesbians" from Fleming's Bond novels (the other being Pussy Galore). [75] She also said that there were many "queer women who boarded scenes [of] Cassandra," and that women-love-women vibes were ingrained in every drawing she did of the character. This short Pixar film revolves around Greg attempting to hide a framed photo of him and his boyfriend, Manuel, from his parents, out of fear for their disapproval. Ben Whishaw described this revelation as "unsatisfying," stating that while he felt the moment came from a good place, he thought it should have been followed up on, but nevertheless chose to keep his misgivings to himself during production of the film.[11]. You can see by if theres anything pride around the background or character. Unidentified Hebekrr Minor magistrate's granddaughter, Unidentified Hebekrr Minor magistrate's granddaughter's wife. LGBT Characters Category page. This was my first time getting to do anything even remotely queer, and I've never been prouder of any board", "They are super cute!!!! @melissavcomedy & #DanaDavis guest star as Ally and Jess, robot-loving "IT Gals" whose expertise helps Polly bring her beloved Frobo back to life, in the new episode of #Amphibia, premiering Oct. 30 on #Disneychannel #DisneyNOW", "YEP! However, some have interpreted it that way. 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? This category is for organic beings who had one or more of the following traits: their gender identity was not defined within a binary gender model, their gender identity did not align with their assigned gender at birth, they experienced attraction towards other beings of their own gender or multiple genders, and/or they did not experience attraction towards or have interest in reproduction with other beings. Snake had been in a relationship with Slaz since they met at Oblivion. [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. [153][154] As such, Disney has been criticized for its approach to LGBTQ representation as compared to Cartoon Network. Darcy Olsson. "[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. A person's sexual attractions (or lack thereof) toward other people. The formatting of the pages is tailored for that experience as mobile tends to be more awkward for general page layouts. [5] Pussy Galore's name can be seen as an obscene reference to "a lot of women" - there was a move to change it to Kitty instead for the film. [99][100] Raine is Disney's first non-binary character. 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? In April 2019, it was shown that Jackie Lynn Thomas, a character in Star vs. the Forces of Evil, is bisexual. In 2016, Byron Howard, director of Zootopia and Encanto, mentioned in the Fusion documentary Imagining Zootopia that he is openly gay and has been married since 1988.
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