The 10 best film performances by LGBTQ+ actors in 2024
This was an extraordinary year for queer cinema and LGBTQ+ talent on the big screen.
December 20, 2024
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'Will & Grace' star says roles should go to best actors, irrespective of sexuality
Eric McCormack weighs in on the debate about whether non-LGBTQ actors should be able to play gay.
March 18, 2024
'LGBTQ' Didn't Feel Right to This Actor, But 'Two-Spirit' Did
Ty Defoe, proudly embracing his Native queer identity, is making a name for himself on Broadway.
December 3, 2018
'The Advocates' Podcast: Jasika Nicole On LGBTQ Actors Playing Queer
Scandal and Fringe actress Jasika Nicole opens up about being out and getting passed over for queer roles. She also chats about balancing advocacy and anxiety.
August 7, 2018
Ryan Murphy Honors LGBTQ+ Actors in Uplifting Golden Globes Speech
Praising queer creatives like Billy Porter, Niecy Nash, and Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Murphy accepted a lifetime achievement award.
January 10, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ+ Actor-Writer Kirk Cameron Shocked at Libraries' Rejection
Cameron is claiming to be a victim of "wokeness" because libraries host drag queen story hours but aren't interested in helping him promote his new kids' book.
December 8, 2022
Oscars Snub LGBTQ+ Actors and Films Amid Other Wins in Representation
No out actors were nominated -- and several acclaimed queer productions did not make the cut.
March 15, 2021
185 German Actors Come Out at Once to Demand LGBTQ+ Diversity
The group called for changes in the entertainment industry through a manifesto in a national newspaper.
February 5, 2021
NYT List of 21st Century's 'Greatest Actors' Omits Out LGBTQ+ People
However, many on the list are renowned for gay roles.
November 25, 2020
Bi Walking Dead Actor Told She Wasn't 'LGBTQ' Enough for Queer Role
Briana Venskus has spoken out about queer casting discrimination on Instagram.
November 16, 2018
The Daily Wire Allegedly Didn't Tell LGBTQ Actors They Were Signing Onto an Anti-Trans Film
The Nashville production is now set to face protests by student activist groups.
June 28, 2023
Ryan O'Connell, Lucy McBath, Cynthia Erivo to Be Honored by HRC
The LGBTQ organization's Atlanta gala will feature actors, writers, and politicians.
April 26, 2019
Taylor Frey & Kyle Dean Massey's new 'spicy' gay holiday movie
Christmas comes prematurely as the actors bring authentic LGBTQ+ representation to the screen.
October 4, 2024
Sean Hayes: Will & Grace's Second Farewell Is a 'Little Deeper'
The actor talks about LGBTQ casting, his latest film, and the end of an era.
April 3, 2020
Yellowjackets' Liv Hewson and Jasmin Savoy Brown say the show's queer love story is a 'bright spot'
The queer actors chat about critical LGBTQ+ visibility when queer people and stories are being erased.
March 5, 2025
Power Rangers' Tessa Rao Says Role's Queerness Is 'Powerful'
The actor said she was more concerned about having to cut her hair than playing an LGBTQ+ character.
October 25, 2021
How 2021 Became a Tipping Point for Queer Actors Telling Their Stories
In films like Bros, long-marginalized LGBTQ+ actors are finally getting callbacks for a novel role: themselves.
March 25, 2022
Ben Whishaw Wants to 'See More Gay Actors Playing Straight Roles'
The gay A Very English Scandal actor opened up about LGBTQ casting practices at the Golden Globes.
January 9, 2019
Meet the Man Turning Queer and Trans People Into Superheroes
LGBTQ characters (and actors) were rarely allowed to be superheroes -- until out casting director David Rapaport gave them wings.
June 4, 2019
Brooke Shields and Wilson Cruz on Mother of the Bride's happy, loving gay couple
Icon Brooke Shields and actor and LGBTQ+ activist Wilson Cruz chat with The Advocate about authentically portraying queer people in movies.
May 14, 2024
Here's our dream all-queer cast for 'The White Lotus' season 4
Gabby Windey, Matt Bomer, and Willam Belli? Oh my!