Beauty and the Beast
When fans think ofDisneymovies and the Disney tv set line , they may think of a tale as old as time in which a princess marries a prince , and then they live blithely ever after . It ’s happened over and over , a man and woman fall in erotic love , but Disney has startle to change that , in particular the purely heterosexual view .
The LGBTQ+ community has become more represented in media in recent years and Disney is just one of many companies hop aboard that train as well . Unfortunately , not every aspect of the LGBTQ+ community has been represented due to a want of characters within the Disney canon , and some theatrical has fallen matted . Hopefully , in the future tense , there will be more , and good , internal representation from Disney .
Updated on June 7th , 2022 by Danielle Bruncati : In the wake of Florida ’s highly controversial " Do n’t Say Gay " bill and the solid criticism that total from within The Walt Disney Company for not mouth up , it seems like Disney is finally realize out of import LGBTQ+ delegacy is for its fans and its cast members .
While the company has begun to make lowly stone’s throw in late long time on both the big and belittled screens , the LGBTQ+ community and its friend are no longer quick to accept the ambiguous style Disney has introduced LGBTQ+ characters into their story . rather , viewers want to see characters distinctly state their sex and living their veritable self which thankfully looks like it is actually happening . There ’s still a lot of piece of work to be done but to show backing for the progress that has been made , fans should tune up in to these show and show their living further .
Diary Of A Future President (2020-2021)
journal of a Future Presidentwas one of Disney+ ’s first original series to have a prominent come - out tarradiddle . In the show , Bobby start to question his sexuality when his friends agitate him to date a pop little girl at schooltime . It does n’t take long for Bobby to realize he does n’t like her like that and instead might have feelings for his practiced friend , Liam .
shy if Liam feel the same about him , Bobby observe his intuitive feeling hidden from Liam but tells his mom ’s study friend , who happens to be a lesbian . In the second time of year , Bobby come out to his fellowship and go on his first engagement with another boy he has a crush on .
Better Nate Than Ever (2022)
Based on the 2013 young grownup novel of the same name , Better Nate Than Evertells the chronicle of a unseasoned Broadway promising who has yet to land a lead role in his middle schooltime productions . Tired of being left out , Nate and his salutary friend road slip to New York City so he can audition for a genuine - life Broadway musical looking for kid actors .
While the Book " gay " never is spoken inBetter Nate Than Ever , the notion that Nate is gay is suggest at relentlessly . He has several conversation with the adult around him who get him to talk about how he ’s different without pinpointing it on his gender . The decision not to outright state Nate ’s gender was the choice of the creator who wanted to say a story about a vernal mortal at the beginning of his intimate journeying .
The Owl House (2020- )
WhenThe Owl Housepremiered on Disney Channel in 2020 it became the first - ever Walter Elias Disney show or picture show to feature a same - sex couple in lead roles . It also made history by becoming the first Disney animated show to feature two same - sexual practice lead fictitious character osculate . Its representation of the LGBTQ+ residential district is a core element of the serial .
The theatrical performance come mainly from the master character Luz , who has been affirm as bisexual by the creator , and her rival change state girlfriend Amity , who identifies as a gay woman .
Amphibia (2019-2022)
Amphibiais another darling and best Disney Channel animated series that features LGBTQ+ character , though not in the lead roles . Instead , the series feature its histrionics through modest characters like I.T. powerhouse Ally and Jess .
In the serial , Ally is confirmed to be pansexual , a sexuality that is n’t often talked about in media especially not on children ’s shows . While Jess is confirm to be bisexual and is date Ally foremost of the serial publication . Amphibiaalso feature other LGBTQ+ fibre in its several season .
Eternals (2021)
While the MCU has made lots of headway in recent years in regards to diversify the superhero genre , it struggle in represent the LGBTQ+ residential district , at least conspicuously . However , it seems that has started to change now that the MCU has created its first - ever LGBTQ+ superhero inEternals .
Phastos is a whizz and discoverer turned superhero who also befall to be openly festive . Fans not only get to see Phastos in superhero action , but they also get to see a look inside his personal life where he is a doting husband to Ben and a father to their Logos . Phastos and Ben even deal an onscreen kiss which is a major winnings for LGBTQ+ superhero fans .
Cruella (2021)
Artie inCruellais an openly jolly theatrical role who interacts with the main character throughout the Modern picture show that focus on Cruella de Vil from101 Dalmatians . He ’s a store owner with a David Bowie and 1970s glam rock aesthetic .
Artie is able to be his authentic self and actor John McCrea is glad with his portrayal of Artie and think him to be a mirthful fictitious character , but Disney yet again made the misapprehension of not fully delving into Artie being an openly gay character . Some contend the pic instead leave the type more queer - razz by being fashionable and androgynous alternatively of explicitly talking about the character ’s gender .
Frozen (2013)
Oaken look inFrozenfor only a few instant as Kristoff and Anna need to bribe provision before they search for Elsa . Oaken hilariously talks about a " big summer blowout " and points the two around his shop class .
He mentions the sauna and says that his kinsperson is in there . He says " Yoo - hoo ! Hi family " and the view cuts to a man and four child waving back to him . The hearing can bear that Oaken and the valet are in a family relationship and these are their shaver .
Star Wars Resistance (2018-2020)
Orka and Flix inStar Wars Resistanceare two openly gay characters who are n’t human and are in reality two dissimilar species but are openly in a kinship in the serial .
There ’s been other LGBTQ+ representation in theStar Warsuniverse as well like author and thespian Donald Glover confirming that Lando inSolo : A Star Wars Storyis pansexual . Also , two char , Commander Larma D’Acy and Wrobie Tyce , can be seen kiss inRise of Skywalkerfor a quick moment .
DuckTales (2017-2021)
TheDuckTalesreboot had several lovable characters let in Webby ’s newfound friend Violet who was preface later on in the serial publication .
Violet happens to have two dads , Indy and Ty Sabrewing , who are prominently feature in the show although they do n’t have much screen time . They ’re have intercourse parent who care deeply for their daughter and are both show wearing " I ’m with papa " shirts .
Jungle Cruise (2021)
Jungle Cruisehasn’t technically been free yet , but Disney has been unclouded that one of the major characters in the movie , McGregor Houghton , will be merry . The movie is dress to free in late July of 2021 .
There’sbeen a passel of controversy surround the promulgation of Houghton being a gay character . Certain groups are upset at the theme of a child ’s motion picture defend the LGBTQ+ community while liberalist are upset at Jack Whitehall ’s casting , believe a homosexual worker should be throw off , and the idea that it might be a stereotypical , harmful delegacy .
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
viewer may not remember the gay prince fromThe Princess Diaries 2 , and maybe that ’s because the pic does n’t actually show him in person . While Princess Mia is looking through pictures of possible suitors , she comes across a man key out Antoine who plays the harp .
She says he ’s precious , and Joe reply , " His fellow thinks he ’s fine-looking also . " The girls say , " Right on ! " and the Queen says to put him on all the invitation tilt . Good to know Genovia ’s posture on the LGBTQ+ residential area is a positivist one .
Good Luck Charlie (2010-2014)
In 2014,Disney Channelmade a venturous move to feature a same - sex couple in a season four installment ofGood Luck Charlie , " Down a Tree . " Charlie is have a friend over named Taylor , and Amy mention that she met Taylor ’s mommy , Susan . Bob state he met the mom too , but he ’s pretty indisputable her name is Cheryl .
When Taylor bear witness up , it turns out that both of Charlie ’s parent are right because Taylor has two moms . Bob points this out , to which Amy replies , " Nothing incur by you ! "
Gravity Falls (2012-2016)
Gravity Fallsbecame the 2nd serial , this fourth dimension on Disney XD , to briefly sport a same - sex duet in 2016 . Deputy Durland and Sheriff Blubs are two underage fibre from the show who had rooter curious about their personal lives .
During the show ’s finale , the hunch were confirmed as the two embraced , with one saying , " We ’re mad with ability … and love , " after Blubs saves Durland . Everybody loves a good power couple !
Star Vs. The Forces Of Evil (2015-2019)
In early 2017 , Disney XD progress even more with portrayal of gay love with the cartoonStar Vs . the Forces of Eviland the first viewing of a same - sex kiss . In an episode title , " Just friend , " Star , Jackie , and Marco attend a concert by the dance orchestra Love Sentence .
At one compass point , couples dust throughout the hearing get caught up in the passion of the music , and spectator can see that a few of them are same - sex couples .
Beauty And The Beast (2017)
Before the live - action variant ofBeauty and the Beastcame out in 2017 , theatre director Bill Condon denote in an consultation that one character would have a gay spin . LeFou , Gaston ’s correct - handwriting man , would be jocund , the music director sound out , causing excitement and anticipation from the LGBTQ+ community .
While LeFou never confirm it out garish , several indirect references are made throughout the flick . It ’s cleared that he has a puppy love on Gaston , and he even dances with another man towards the terminal of the motion-picture show .
The Lodge (2016- )
We ’re traveling to the UK for this next telly series , a British show calledThe Lodge . During a season two installment entitled , " Help , " a son named Josh is have a conversation with his supporter Noah .
When Noah order that their friend Skye is everyone ’s type . Josh disagrees , saying that girls , in cosmopolitan , are not his type , " I like them as friends , but … " as Josh says that he is more romantically take with boy and only consider the diametrical sex as friends .
Andi Mack (2017-2019)
Cyrus Goodman fromAndi Mackwas Disney ’s first character to ever verbalise the words , " I ’m merry , " in 2019 . The show ’s creator and executive manufacturer Terri Minsky said that Cyrus and his story were largely inspired by Terri ’s daughter ’s friends , who knew that they were gay in middle school .
Cyrus has great character development , exit from being nervous and diffident about his feelings for a boy to annunciate that he indeed does have same - sex crushes . He even goes on to have a boyfriend named TJ .
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019- )
There are two deterrent example of same - sex relationships in theHigh School Musicalseries , which premiere onDisney+in 2019 . One case , Nina , mentions a few times that she has two moms , who are distinguish Dana and Carol .
to boot , the choreographer of the play , Carlos , and Seb , who plays Sharpay , give tongue to involvement in each other and trip the light fantastic together in the episode , " Homecoming , " after Carlos asks Seb to go with him to the dance .
Onward (2020)
Onwardis one ofPixar ’s most late feature article - length motion-picture show , and it ’s about a pair of brothers who are on a pursuit to touch on the life-time of their deceased founding father so that they can spend one last day with him .
One side role is a police officer named Officer Specter , who mentions having a girlfriend : " My girlfriend ’s daughter [ has ] have me pull in my hair out . " This marks Pixar ’s first confirmed character in a same - sex human relationship .
Out (2020)
Pixar just released a new shortsighted , aptly titledOut , that pore on a immature world distinguish Greg who has a mystery : he ’s gay , and he has a boyfriend named Manuel .
He does n’t want his parent to discover out , but they might find out the truth when they show up out of the blueing to help him compact for his move . queerly , Greg and his dog Jim have aFreaky Fridaymoment and switch position , which make it even hard to hide a scene of Greg and his boyfriend from his female parent .
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