Join the LGBTQIA+ wiki in celebrating icons that have left a lasting impression on our perception, understanding, and acceptance of queer culture. [2] In 2011, Deja told news.com.au Disney would have a "family that has two dads or two mums" if they find the "right kind of story with that kind of concept. A person's internal, deeply-held sense of their own gender (or lack thereof). Lauren Spungen criticized the portrayal arguing that the "battle between heterosexuality and homosexuality" is a metaphor for the battle of "good and evil". [42] The film Zootopia features gay couple Bucky and Pronk Oryx-Antlerson. It is not defined by sexual activity, which can be independent of a person's orientation. Home Fan Central BETA Games Anime Movies TV Video Wikis Explore Wikis . C. C.B (Cheetos Bag) CoinPin (The Battle for the Power of the Star Wars Nerd) Cranberry & Jackie. Strange World, which was released on November 23, 2022, features Ethan Clade, who is the first gay lead character in a Disney animated film. When I Get Out; Things Are Going to Get Worse; The Kind of Man You Are; We're in This Together; Don't Thank Me; New Man; You Lied to My Face; It's Done; That Ain't Me [70], In the August 2020 episode of The Owl House, titled "Understanding Willow", one of the main characters (Willow Park) is shown to have two dads (Gilbert and Harvey Park). LGBT is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. ", to which Fordyce emits a noise and pouts. But they don't yell at each other because they're gay, they yell because they're real. A person's romantic attractions or desires (or lack thereof) toward other people. An individual's gender identity may or may not align with their birth assignment. M. Macca (Drew Dillon) Marc (Sean Luttman) Matt Fraser. In March 2017, Star vs. the Forces of Evil would make headlines with an episode entitled "Just Friends." NOTE: This category is only to be added if the character in question is officially confirmed to be LGBTQ+. [81] However, King wished it had been more overt and said that people should continue to ask for better representation. Nick Nelson. Fordyce is a Bond ally, but also represents a mincing stereotype of a gay man. [112] In the text of their video descriptions, the pair describe themselves as "just two girlfriends", qualified with an LGBT pride flag emoji. 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!' "[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. Fordyce in the 1967 Casino Royale film is a character played by John Wells. LGBT Characters Category page View source Characters who were either homosexual, bisexual or transgender. [12] Notably, she kills Bond's wife Tracy, which means she succeeds where Klebb doesn't. Trending pages Korra Kyoshi Asami Sato Kya Rangi Aiwei Mingxia Wen All items (28) # 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 Aiwei [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. Ben Whishaw himself is a gay man in real life. They, for instance, axed a proposed lesbian relationship in Gravity Falls, at the same time that Gumball was censored for supposed "homosexual overtones" by various countries, and the National Expert Commission of Ukraine on the Protection of Public Morality in Ukraine advised the banning of SpongeBob SquarePants on the grounds that it promoted homosexuality. Congratulations to The Owl House team on your recent Peabody Award win! She also noted that due to the pandemic, budgets were constrained, episodes were cut, and noted that she wasn't allowed to present a case for a fourth season, and said she believed there was a future for the show if Disney Television had "different people in charge. [104] The teen version of Raine Whispers is also voiced by a non-binary actor Blu del Barrio.[105]. The episode from the original Proud Family series "Who You Calling a Sissy" was pulled from the network after its initial airing on August 12, 2005 as a result of regarding Michaels sexual orientation while frequently being called a "sissy" at the time. He forms part of the gay gentleman's outfitter trope, which can be found in British culture from sitcoms such as Are you being Served? Launched on January 19, 2022, this wiki is the primary Fandom-hosted resource for the English-speaking LGBTQIA+ community. [146] Ethan Clade is voiced by gay comedian Jaboukie Young-White. Jennika (IDW) Warren Stone; Mezmer-Ron . 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. [101][102] In the episode, Eda Clawthorne is shown to have feelings for Raine. Ruby Bartlett and Nancy even thought he did not like girls when Bond, posing as Bray, seduced them. 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. James Bond Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. His older brother Sniff hired Lobo to rescue Slaz in exchange for Cuban cigars. [7], In later years, there were efforts to ameliorate this, with series like The Owl House which featured a bisexual protagonist, Luz Noceda and various other LGBTQ characters. ", "The Owl House Is Introducing a New Nonbinary Character to the Show", "Disney introduces first non-binary character in TV series The Owl House", "Meet First Non-Binary Character on Disney's Barrier-Breaking 'The Owl House', "Why Is The Owl House So Far Ahead of the Rest of Disney in Queer Representation? Charmed is a FANDOM TV Community. Towards the end of the film, when Mr. Wint opens the wine bottle and gives Bond the cork to smell, Bond catches the scent of Mr. Wint's cologne, links it to his misadventure in the pipeline and quickly realizes that something is wrong. [99][100] Raine is Disney's first non-binary character. Slaz ended up being a cellmate with Major Snake at Oblivion. Zoey Taylor. [96], On July 10, 2021, The Owl House episode "Through the Looking Glass Ruins" premiered on the Disney Channel. Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins Batwoman Category:Bears (LGBT) Bebe Stevens Ben Schatz Berta Escobar Beth Tezuka Bi-Polar Bear Big Boo Category:Bigender Category:Bisexual Bismuth Bizzaro Captain Hero BMO Bo Dennis Bob Belcher Category:Bottoms (LGBT) Bowi Rev Brian Harding Brno Gehard Category:Butch lesbians C Category:Camp (LGBT) Cantor Dina Reznick [3], In June 1998, Mulan, an animated musical adventure film would begin showing in theaters. They were clearly two gentlemen who kept company with each other. ", she is shown slow-dancing with a woman. [8][9] Other such characters were depicted in DuckTales and other series. 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. Elle Argent. 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[149][150] The episode also features LOS-307 (voiced by Asia Kate Dillon), a supercomputer who refers to themself as a non-binary machine. The LGBT term is an adaptation of the initialism LGB, which began to replace the term gay (or gay and lesbian) in reference to the broader LGBT community beginning in the mid-to-late 1980s. [15], A show created by Terry Jones and Gavin Scott, Blazing Dragons, aired on Teletoon in Canada, Spacetoon in Arab countries, and Canal+ in France from 1996 to 1998. I'm immune. Sonic.exe and Majin Sonic sing Monochrome, User:Character Name/Golden Apple Edition Fixed, Computerized Conflict (Vs. LGBTQIA+ Wiki is a dedicated resource for LGBTQIA+ topics, including sexual and romantic orientations, gender identities, and the LGBTQIA+ community as a whole. [36][37][38], On February 15, 2016, series finale of Gravity Falls, aired on the Disney Channel featured Sheriff Blubs and Deputy Durland confirmed as a gay couple.[39][40][41]. [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. Main Page; Discuss; . 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). The history of LGBT characters in James Bond is a complex one. In April 2019, it was shown that Jackie Lynn Thomas, a character in Star vs. the Forces of Evil, is bisexual. 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. [3] Nothing related to remakes, reboots, and so on. Characters in Lost that are known to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. Meet the woman leading the LGBT cartoon revolution", "TV animators were forced to scrap LGBTQ-inclusive storylines due to a culture of fear. [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. Characters who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Character who identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) throughout the Good Witch television franchise are listed here. [65], On May 22, 2020, an animated short film titled Out premiered on Disney+. [8] One person has described them as a "male-fantasy lesbian stereotype pair".[9]. "[111], Amphibia introduced the same-sex couple, Ally and Jess, collectively known as The I.T. The LGBT characters of Heartstopper. In the film her name is altered slightly to Tilly Masterson, and there is little hint of same sex attraction. It was discovered she was transgender by the News of the World who outed her in the year after the release. [10], Gender has always been a component of animation, with scholars Harry Benshoff and Sean Griffin writing that animation has always "hint[ed] at the performative nature of gender. At one point the film Pussy Galore tells James Bond she is "You can turn off the charm. Please help improve this article by editing it. 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. LGBT Characters Category page. [67] Claiming "there is no heterosexual explanation" for Amity's action, Terrace responded, "there really isn't". Unlike gender expression, gender identity is not visible to others. On the other hand, Amity is shown to have a crush on Luz, confirming her to be lesbian or bisexual. Some, like Jeremy Blacklow, GLAAD director of entertainment media, would argue that this episode would be a turning point for executives who fears boycotts from conservative groups like the Family Research Council and One Million Moms, calling the episode a "major win for both Disney and preschool series," showing that LGBTQ characters could appears in shows aimed at younger viewers without retaliation or crisis. [43] The couple later returned in the series Zootopia+ which was released on Disney+ in 2022. Tilly Masterton is lesbian (or bisexual) in the novel of Goldfinger, and displays a strong attraction to Pussy, and Bond notices the way she looks at her. [116] In that same month, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, (a revival of The Proud Family) was released on Disney+. In his tweet, which was retweeted thousands of times he urged people to "mercilessly" spam the executives by saying there is "room for everyone under the rainbow" if the executives claim LGBTQ+ characters are not "Disney appropriate. [141] Val is voiced by queer actress Natalie Morales and Arnie is voiced by gay actor Stephen Guarino. Charlie Spring. Main Page; Discuss; All Pages; . [48], On September 30, 2018, Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors aired on the Disney Channel and Disney XD. [93][5] Others said that Luca and Alberto hiding their true sea monster identities was an allegory for people who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, feeling as though they need to hide their true selves in order to be accepted. [97] Rude also noted that the LGBTQ characters in the show are "fleshed-out characters," pointed out the episode, directed by Bo Coburn, was co-written by Molly Ostertag and Terrace, with the former writing "Enchanting Grom Fright" and "Wing It Like Witches." ", confirmed that Lieutenant Penumbra is a lesbian character. It is unclear whether the two characters are just taunting one another, although there is sexual tension. [103] The episode also has Luz and Amity asking each other out, officially becoming a couple. The formatting of the pages is tailored for that experience as mobile tends to be more awkward for general page layouts. In the post-war period, a number of real-life British spies, such as the Cambridge Four defected to the Soviets, and some of them, such as Guy Burgess and Antony Blunt were attracted to men, which helped create a negative image of gay spies. [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". Gladys Bentley was an American blues singer, pianist, and drag entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance. At another point, Mr. Kidd remarks that Tiffany Case is attractive, " for a lady," after which Mr. Wint looks at him jealously. For characters that identify under the LGBTQ+ category. Alexander is voiced by John Early, a gay actor. 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". [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. LGBTQIA+ means Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic/Agender, plus many more included in these terms. Brooklyn is voiced by non-binary actor Indya Moore. 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. [84] Sources told CBR that the film was "75% complete". [6] Pussy is a complex character morally, and more a lovable rogue than a villain, unlike Klebb. [124][125][126] Some critics countered that Pixar also downplayed queer moments in films like Luca and Turning Red. She sang her own raunchy lyrics to popular tunes of the day in a deep, growling voice while flirting with women in the audience. It can also be confirmed by the creator. [60][61], On March 6, 2020, Onward, a computer-animated urban fantasy adventure film, was 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. [16][17] In a June 1994 article in The Advocate, an executive producer of The Lion King, Thomas Schumacher, a gay man, argued that there were "a lot of gay people at every level" of Disney, and called it a "very supportive environment". She later made clear that this isn't the official Disney position and hoped for a Disney warrior that is "openly in the LGBTQ community" in the future, perhaps even a person who is disabled. It had scallops of the same material round the low square neckline". [22] However, Shang was not included in the 2020 live-action remake. 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. While the most common terms are largely described using the gender binary of male or female, sexuality is more expansive than that. Tyler Michaels; Kareem Scales; Brenda Castillo; Carly; Phil; All items (6) . Characters are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. [138], On June 29, 2022, the Baymax! Gals. [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. She is something of an analogue to the Eon films' Rosa Klebb. 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 ", suggesting she has no romantic interest in Bond at this time, or men in general. Trending pages Alastor Stolas Angel Dust Blitzo Charlie Morningstar Moxxie Valentino Vaggie All items (14) # 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 Alastor Angel Dust B Blitzo C Charlie Morningstar Cherri Bomb H Husk M Moxxie S Sallie May Stolas T Travis V Vaggie Valentino in the sky for his partner. Elisabeth Ladenson likewise lists Pussy Galore as one of "two memorable lesbians" from Fleming's Bond novels (the other being Rosa Klebb). A. Amethyst. Sexual orientation, also known as sexuality, refers to a person's sexual attractions (or lack thereof) toward others. Kunze noted that Ashman and animators on The Little Mermaid were inspired by gay culture and gay icons. This was because she dated a male character but ended that relationship due to his feelings for the protagonist. [142][143] The special also reveals that Vee's campmate Masha is non-binary as they use they/them pronouns in their nameplate and their nails are painted in the colors of the non-binary pride flag. 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. Terrace confirmed Luz as bisexual in a Reddit AMA in September 2020. [139] He also appears in the sixth episode "Baymax". Trending pages. In the 1950s, homosexual acts, or at least ones involving males, were against the law in the United Kingdom. Characters or mod creators who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Most people, whether cisgender or transgender, have a gender identity of male/man/boy or female/woman/girl. [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. 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. B. [144][145][143] The series is being nominated for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming - Animated.[122]. episode "Mbita" featured the titular character starting a romantic relationship with another man named Yukio. The Codex Wiki is a FANDOM Comics Community. [155][156] While staffers said that the kiss scene was taken out of presentations to Disney executives, they said still held out hope that it would be included in the final film. The ban was lifted in 2020 as the episode is available to stream on Disney+. We hope to create an open, welcoming, and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and respected. We're excited to see the series continue to explore Luz and Amity's relationship and for younger LGBTQ viewers to see this wonderful and affirming message in their favorite show. 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. Another reviewer noted that Luz and Amity were beginning to "understand their feelings for one another. As such, it is clear that Jackie is bisexual. 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.". LGBTQIA+ WIKI is a collaborative encyclopedia designed to cover all canon LGBTQIA+ characters throughout fiction. Klebb's lesbianism is sent up in the Austin Powers' series, by the character Frau Farbissima. "[5][6], In June 2021, Luca was released on Disney+. Its a reminder that in 1955, when Moonraker was published, homosexual acts were still criminal offences.[15]. [120] The season 2 episode "Perfect 10" shows how Barry and Randall got together. [133] On April 25, 2022, Dana Terrace confirmed The Collector is non-binary and uses he/they pronouns. "[92], In early June 2021, in celebration of Pride Month, Disney unveiled new merchandise and tweeted an illustration. Tom Friendly; Arturo . Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries. He also pointed out that Ashman was supported by Jeffrey Katzenberg after coming out as HIV-Positive, with the company even creating a production unit near his home so he could receive treatment in New York City rather than traveling to Burbank, California, before his death in 1991, with Beauty and the Beast dedicated to him. Total Drama Franchise Wiki. "[78] The year before, in November, he called Cass a strong female character[79] and talked about the "real friendship bond" between her and Rapunzel in September of the same year. Frau Hoffner is a more ambiguous character in the 1967 Casino Royale. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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Trending pages. [113][114], On November 6, 2021, the Amphibia episode "Sprig's Birthday" was released, in which, during a brief scene, a marriage proposal is taking place between two men, with one of them, Tyler, having arranged with a stunt plane to spell the words "Will You Marry Me?" "[19] However, other critics criticized such queer-coded villains as contributing to homophobic discourse and equating queerness with evil itself.