In previous episodes, Luz had shown interest in male characters but had begun to grow closer to Amity. "[5][6], In June 2021, Luca was released on Disney+. Aside from the aforementioned terms, there are multiple other sexual orientations and gender identities. ", to which Fordyce emits a noise and pouts. The 1967 Casino Royale film has its own camp Q, but it is not clear if he is gay (he does have a spat with Fordyce), although Geoffrey Bayldon himself was. Ian Fleming's writings and some of the early Bond films have provoked some negative criticism in this area. [65], On May 22, 2020, an animated short film titled Out premiered on Disney+. [4] A few hints to Klebb's sexual orientation remain throughout the film, such as her reaction to when SPECTRE henchman Morzeny (Walter Gotell) touches her arm at the SPECTRE Island training facility, and when she asks Romanova to take her jacket off and turn around when they first meet. Fordyce in the 1967 Casino Royale film is a character played by John Wells. 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. View source History Talk (3) The LGBT rainbow flag. [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. LGBTQ+ is an abbreviation for "Lesbian (L), Gay (G), Bisexual (B), Transgender (T), Queer (Q), and other identities (+)". aired on ABC Kids, ABC Family, and Toon Disney, along with France 3 in France. [153][154] As such, Disney has been criticized for its approach to LGBTQ representation as compared to Cartoon Network. [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. James Bond Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Trending pages. He comments on the cologne, describing it as "potent" and "strong enough to bury anything", before remarking "I've smelt that aftershave before, and both times I've smelt a rat". Terrace confirmed Luz as bisexual in a Reddit AMA in September 2020. [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). 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. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [30], From December 2004 to December 2006, W.I.T.C.H. At one point, when Q introduces Evelyn Tremble to Fordyce, he says "New man? LGBT Characters Category page. Gender identity is a person's internal, deeply held sense of their own gender (or lack thereof). @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. [70], In the August 2020 "Enchanting Grom Fright" episode of The Owl House, Luz and Amity dance together, while casting spells, to defeat "Grom," a demon that manifests as their deepest fears. [104] The teen version of Raine Whispers is also voiced by a non-binary actor Blu del Barrio.[105]. Many organizations around the world connect and support the LGBTQIA+ community. Elsa's song "Let it Go" has been compared to the phenomenon of coming out of the closet. In one early draft of the script of Spectre. In the episode "Mazel Tov, Libby! Some Bond actors and directors have also been LGBT in real life notably Ben Whishaw and Tula. You can see by if theres anything pride around the background or character. Continuing from the late 1980s, villains in Disney films which were queer coded began to appear. In response, Alex Hirsch, the creator of A Disney series, Gravity Falls, criticized Disney studio executives for cutting LGBTQ scenes from their shows. Romantic orientation is related to a person's romantic attractions or desires, generally expressed in terms of which gender or genders a person is attracted to in relation to the person's own. [110] Ms. Roop is voiced by lesbian actress Jane Lynch. I actually didn't know if they were going to be in a relationship or not. She headlined in the early 1930s at Harlem's Ubangi Club, where she was backed up by a chorus line of drag queens. "[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. [90], In March 2021, Kelly Marie Tran, the voice actress of Raya in the film Raya and the Last Dragon, argued that Raya is queer, stating that she believed there were "some romantic feelings" between Raya and Namaari in the story. Characters are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender. Our goal is to provide an objective, educational, and comprehensive resource about all things LGBTQIA+. [141] Val is voiced by queer actress Natalie Morales and Arnie is voiced by gay actor Stephen Guarino. [64] Also in April 2020, DuckTales, premiered two characters, Indy and Ty, the guardians of Violet Sabrewing and the foster fathers of Lena Sabrewing, who were slated to be recurring characters. This category is for characters who are LGBTQ+. 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 The Disney Channel, which launched in 1983, Disney XD, which began in 2009, Disney Junior, which launched in 2011, and shows on Disney+, along with the short-lived Toon Disney, have all occasionally featured lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) characters in their programming. Charmed is a FANDOM TV Community. Elisabeth Ladenson likewise lists Pussy Galore as one of "two memorable lesbians" from Fleming's Bond novels (the other being Rosa Klebb). Its a reminder that in 1955, when Moonraker was published, homosexual acts were still criminal offences.[15]. One reviewer, Mey Rude said that the episode pushes forward the relationship between Luz and Amity, with Amity putting her job as a librarian in jeopardy to help Luz, while the latter goes through trials to get Amity her job back, and Amity kissing Luz on the cheek. 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. "[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. That episode was co-written by Rachel Vine. At one point the film Pussy Galore tells James Bond she is "You can turn off the charm. LGBT Characters Category page. [81] However, King wished it had been more overt and said that people should continue to ask for better representation. [12] Notably, she kills Bond's wife Tracy, which means she succeeds where Klebb doesn't. [139] He also appears in the sixth episode "Baymax". 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". 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". Is A Charming, Limited, But Still Enjoyable Set of Vignettes", "Baymax! The history of LGBT characters in James Bond is a complex one. Another reviewer described the episode as delivering a "definitive message that love transcends gender even in the world of childrens animation. [15] The fact that Deja had also worked on Scar in The Lion King and the titular character in Hercules, for example, has been discussed as an influence on the development of some Disney characters. 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. 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". Nothing related to remakes, reboots, and so on. Characters in Lost that are known to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. [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. 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). LGBT Characters Category page View source Characters who were either homosexual, bisexual or transgender. [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. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. In the series, Sir Blaze is a member of the Square Table, and is flamboyant and effeminate. In the book, Pussy says she became a lesbian after she was sexually abused by her uncle at the age of 12. A few conservative Christian commentators decried the promotional homosexuality in the 2013 film Frozen, owing to the results of Elsa's being different from others, her ostracism from society, and her independence and rejection of male suitors, are metaphors for lesbianism. "[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]. Deja supervised animation for those characters, with some noting the campy value of these characters. It can also be confirmed by the creator. In both book and film, the characters are sadists, and seem to take pleasure in the death and torture of their opponents. Join the LGBTQIA+ wiki in celebrating icons that have left a lasting impression on our perception, understanding, and acceptance of queer culture. Lydia Hart. 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. The Battle of the Labyrinth (graphic novel). In the film her name is altered slightly to Tilly Masterson, and there is little hint of same sex attraction. Home Fan Central BETA Games Anime Movies TV Video Wikis Explore Wikis . [45][46][47] These two characters would be the first same-sex couple featured in a Disney Junior pre-school series. 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? For characters that identify under the LGBTQ+ category. 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. "[86] A few staffers confirmed to BuzzFeed News that the film had an "I love you" scene between Blackheart and Goldenloin. Key events in LGBTQIA+ history around the world. 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. Both of them are sadists. Make sure to check it out!! Darcy Olsson. 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. [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. to the Fast Show, and speaks with an extremely camp voice. 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. This was because she dated a male character but ended that relationship due to his feelings for the protagonist. The LGBT characters of Heartstopper. Mitchell Deveraux. It is unclear whether the two characters are just taunting one another, although there is sexual tension. At another point, Mr. Kidd remarks that Tiffany Case is attractive, " for a lady," after which Mr. Wint looks at him jealously. A list of LGBT Characters in the Supernatural franchise. Tom Friendly; Arturo . 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. Contents 1 Rosa Klebb 2 Pussy Galore 3 Tilly Masterton/Masterson 4 Fordyce 5 Frau Hoffner 6 Sir Hilary Bray (George Baker) 7 Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd 8 Bambi and Thumper 9 Raoul Silva 10 Q (Ben Whishaw) 11 Others 11.1 Blofeld 12 Irma Bunt 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. LGBT is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. 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. 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. However, some have interpreted it that way. It was further stated that as a result, Mulan was the "perfect embodiment of a drag king" even though she maintains her heterosexuality as she is attracted to Li Sheng, comparing Mulan's interpretation of her sexuality to that of Bugs Bunny. 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. LGBT Characters Category page. [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. Trending pages. "[111], Amphibia introduced the same-sex couple, Ally and Jess, collectively known as The I.T. Gladys Bentley was an American blues singer, pianist, and drag entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance. [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]. In December 2018, the creator of Big City Greens, Chris Houghton, confirmed, on Tumblr, that Alexander and Terry are a couple,[57] although protagonist Cricket Green does not seem to realize that they are gay throughout the series. Attention!Please be aware that spoilers are not allowed on the wiki and a violation of this policy may result in a ban. Check out a special clip! @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! [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. 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. Spider-Man (Omniverse Exiles) . 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. It is the first same-sex kiss between the main characters in a Disney animated series. [31] Weisman also said that Cassidy and Nerissa were in a relationship when Nerissa killed her.[32]. 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." 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 This category is for LGBTQ+ characters in both the mainstream Riordanverse and the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. in the sky for his partner. [115], In February 2022, the short-form series Rise Up, Sing Out was released on Disney Junior and Disney+. But they don't yell at each other because they're gay, they yell because they're real. They end up known as the Cement Mixers (which name may be another sexual reference), and associated with Goldfinger. [152], Disney executives did not always receive LGBTQ characters and relationships positively. Me entristece y ojal pudiera hacer algo para remediarlo. LGBT characters Category page. [73] Amity and Luz represent Disney's first animated LGBT+ female regular characters. 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. The series is being nominated for a GLAAD award for Outstanding Children's Programming. View source History Talk (0) LGBT characters Trending pages. Character who identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) throughout the Good Witch television franchise are listed here. [109] In the following episode "No Good Deed", she is confirmed to be a lesbian and the woman she dance with is Pam, her wife. Congratulations to The Owl House team on your recent Peabody Award win! In the film, Officer Specter briefly appears and in one scene she discusses her girlfriend's daughter pulling her hair out. In April 2019, it was shown that Jackie Lynn Thomas, a character in Star vs. the Forces of Evil, is bisexual. [6] Pussy is a complex character morally, and more a lovable rogue than a villain, unlike Klebb. I mourn for those who would have found a vision of themselves in an animated version". "[31] Weisman also said that Nerissa was Cassidy's lover, killing each other when they were in a romantic relationship with one another. It was discovered she was transgender by the News of the World who outed her in the year after the release. ", suggesting she has no romantic interest in Bond at this time, or men in general. The third episode "Sofia" features a transgender man recommending menstrual products to Baymax. Slaz told Lobo that they cant leave yet because of Major Snakes birthday. [146] Ethan Clade is voiced by gay comedian Jaboukie Young-White. [147], On February 11, 2023, the Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur episode "The Borough Bully" revealed Casey Calderon has two dads. Kunze further noted that Albert Tavares, a gay man, oversaw casting on The Little Mermaid. [151] The series also features Tai, a non-binary teenager, voiced by non-binary actor Ian Alexander. ", "Pixar Director Says 'Luca' Is Not LGBTQ+ Romance", "Luca (2021): il nuovo film della Disney parla di un coming out? 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[63], In April 2020, an episode of T.O.T.S., "Seas the Day," would feature a baby dolphin named Donny, adopted by a dolphin lesbian couple.