Actresses that are gay
There have never been more out Lesbian actresses, double attraction actors, and queer women actors than there are right now in this very moment. The Queer community is plowing head-first onto stage and screen, playing a diverse array of roles, winning awards and headlining cinema films. But whomst amongst them is the most prolific? Who has simply managed to appear in the most things, accumulated the most imdb credits? It’s not who you think! (Besides Jane Lynch, you already knew Jane Lynch would be on this list.)
You won’t see a lot of the most popular lesbian actresses and bisexual actors on this list that you might expect to see — for example, Kristen Stewart and Angelina Jolie both do film, rather than television, pretty exclusively, and tend to be very particular about the roles they take on, so they may be famous, but they’re not quite as prolific. There’ll also be plenty of names you’ve likely never heard before — I hadn’t! — but it turns out have been infusing their gay selves into our lives on a regular basis for the past several decades.
Because history is long and complicated, this list is looking only at living actors. This was all based
When the original L Word launched, “which of these actresses are gay in real life” was a common interrogate asked of the cast members at press junkets and interviews. It was a different day, then. Leisha Hailey was the only out lesbian in the main cast. Kate Moennig was also a sapphic but it wasn’t okay yet to say so, at least not anywhere important or widespread or in publish. Karina Lombard, Mia Kirshner and Laurel Holloman had all hinted at or embraced the multi-attracted label at some point, but both Laurel and Karina have since redacted the identification. Karina’s statement hurt the most, perhaps, as she indicated that being on the show was what convinced her she wasn’t bisexual anymore. Laurel, who’d identified that way after having an experience with another woman monitoring her part in The Incredibly True Adventures of 2 Girls In Love, eventually came to feel that that relationship was a one-off and it wasn’t right for her to continue identifying as bisexual.
The L Word: Generation Q, however, is a VERY gay cast. So we’ll get through the first series and then relocate gayly onto the second!
Most recent update: May 2023
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Famous lesbians, gay women and gender fluid people you really should know
Famous lesbians - Jacqueline Wilson
Author Jacqueline Wilson came out publicly in 2020 at the age of 74, although she said her relationship with her companion Trish had never been a secret. “I’ve never really been in any kind of closet,” Wilson told The Guardian. “It would be such old news for anybody that has ever known anything much about me. Even the vaguest acquaintance knows perfectly well that we are a couple.”
Famous lesbians - Megan Rapinoe
US soccer star and co-captain Megan Rapinoe spoke to CNN and said she didn't understand she was gay when she was younger. "It's so embarrassing because I'm just very queer , I don't know how it happened but as soon as it clicked I was prefer she has arrived. She is here. Her life is beginning."
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Famous lesbians - Lena Waithe
Master of None actor Lena Waithe said, at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards in 2018, "Being born gay, black and female is not a revolutionary behave. Being proud to be a gay, black female is."
Famous lesbians - Hayley Kiyoko
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For many, June represents the month of pride; a hour to celebrate, train and communicate all that is gay, gay and fabulous. Although today creature gay isn’t much of a deal, back in the 50’s it was a dangerous label to have. Throughout history, thousands contain lost their lives because they were labeled as ‘gay’ or ‘queer’ and many lived out their true sexual preferences in secrecy. As it’s almost the end of Pride month, I wanted to acquire a look at some celebrities from the golden age of Hollywood who were gay, or at least thats what the rumours said. It’s complicated to know if all these celebrities, and of course many more, were truly gay, but I wanted to share a rare stories just so see how far we’ve come. Delighted pride everyone.
*Disclaimer: Please note that some of the following stories may depict graphic descriptions and behaviours which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.
Katherine Hepburn
Iconic Hollywood actress and Academy Award-winning performer in films such as Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond, Katherine Hepburn reportedly had an insatiab