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Although we come from different countries, London is the city that brought us together. It is always going to contain a special place in our hearts for that reason. However, we would be lying if we said there weren’t other reasons we adore the entirety of Great Britain!
The United Kingdom as a whole rings of liberty for the LGBTQ collective, which naturally means we gays flock to the country like moths to a flame, especially to the gay meccas in London, Brighton and Manchester. It has been estimated that roughly 5-7% of the population identifies as either lesbian, gay, or bisexual. Transgender individuals, too, have received plenty of recognition and protection in more recent years, which just makes our hearts soar!
Now, with so many queer folks living in and around Britain, it only makes sense that there would be more than a few icons floating about the crowd. Honestly, slimming down our list to only twenty people was a challenge! When it came age to begin brainstorming and researching all those incredible gay icons, we probably had about f
Top 20 Famous Queer Actors of Hollywood 2024 [LGBTQ+ Icons]
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen is an acclaimed star known for his versatile performances on stage and screen. Beyond his acting prowess, McKellen is also recognized for his activism, particularly in LGBTQIA+ rights. His career did not suffer post-coming out. Instead, it flourished, with McKellen taking on a range of more emotionally resonant roles that resonated with audiences worldwide. McKellen came out during a BBC radio broadcast in 1988 as an behave of protest against Section 28, a proposed law in the UK that sought to prohibit the "promotion of homosexuality." His spontaneous revelation was a bold move during a time when gay rights faced significant legal and societal challenges. Reflecting on the impact of his coming out, McKellen noted that it changed his life "for the better," optimizing his relationships, personal satisfaction, and even his approach to acting, allowing him to embody characters with greater authenticity.
Ian McKellen's contributions to LGBTQIA+ culture and history extend far beyond his personal coming out story. He co-founded Stonewall, a UK-based LGBTQIA+ rights organiz
For many, June represents the month of pride; a time to celebrate, educate and communicate all that is queer, gay and fabulous. Although today being homosexual isn’t much of a deal, back in the 50’s it was a dangerous label to have. Throughout history, thousands possess 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 have a peek at some celebrities from the golden age of Hollywood who were gay, or at least thats what the rumours said. It’s difficult to know if all these celebrities, and of course many more, were truly gay, but I wanted to share a few stories just so see how far we’ve come. Happy 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
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enown for dating some of the world's most beautiful women, British 1960s movie icon Terence Seal said he was as surprised as anyone to develop a gay legend after playing a transsexual woman in the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
In the Australian LGBT+ movie, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary, Stamp played Bernadette, winning plaudits for the sensitivity he brought to the role.
The Oscar-nominated player, who held the title of the world's best-looking bloke in the 1960s, said that to be approached by "gay guys on the street ... saying how much they liked 'Priscilla' brings a brightness into my life".
"I can't think of anything that's more attractive than light," Stamp told the Thomson Reuters Foundation before a filtering of the production at the BFI Flare: London Homosexual Film Festival.
Directed by Sydney-born Stephan Elliott, Priscilla traces the adventures of two kingly queens and a transsexual woman as they cross the Australian outback acting for enthusiastic crowds while also facing homophobic locals.
The 1994 film was a global smash, garnering Golden Globe and BAFTA best star