Disney and LGBTQ representation in animation
In the last few years, Disney has featured its first lesbian kiss, its first gay protagonist, and a couple of amazing queer personalities. However, even before, there were several characters that were queer-coded or whose journey positively inspired many LGBTQ+ fans. We updated this article to include the most recent Disney queer characters. While Disney has owned or acquired other brands and networks such as Touchstone, Miramax, 20th Century Fox, ABC, and Hulu, these more adult-oriented labels have been mostly treated as a separate from the family-oriented "Disney" image. Also missing from this list are unnamed background characters and characters who only appear in a single episode of a given TV show aside from two historically significant exceptions.
A definitive ranking of every LGBTQ Disney character
This article features the history of the representation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) characters in animated productions under The Walt Disney Company, including films from the studios Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar, and programming from the Disney Branded Television channels as well as the streaming service Disney+. From onward, Disney's content often. As one of the top companies in its field, fans, critics, and the public look to Disney for leadership, examine the themes in its movies, and praise or criticize the company for how it reflects the world. Following the times, and in a few cases leading them, Disney has had characters in its films that audiences have perceived to be part of the queer community. 
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When The Owl House premiered on Disney Channel in it became the first-ever Disney show or movie to feature a same-sex couple in leading roles. It also made history by becoming the first Disney animated show to feature two same-sex lead characters kissing. Its representation of the LGBTQ+ community is a core element of the series. Disney has been a household name in the entertainment industry for decades. With an impressive repertoire of family-friendly films, animated classics, and beloved characters, Disney has been a significant influence on the lives of generations.
17 gay and LGBTQ Disney characters – from coded
We would have loved to see an LGBTQ star in the role in the upcoming remake – but we’re open to what Melissa McCarthy does with the character. Lefou from Beauty and the Beast () Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon confirmed Disney’s first “exclusively gay moment” in a Attitude interview, generating global headlines. When fans think of Disney movies and the Disney television channel, they may think of a tale as old as time in which a princess marries a prince, and then they live happily ever after. It's happened over and over, a man and woman falling in love, but Disney has started to change that, particularly the purely heterosexual aspect. 20 Disney Characters Confirmed (Or Speculated) To Be Queer
Disney has gotten in trouble for paltry LGBTQ+ representation in the past - but Disney has actually had gay characters since the beginning. Words: Jamie Tabberer; picture: Disney. So why, despite decades of power, did it take 97 years for its lack of queer representation to be addressed? Every Disney LGBTQ Character Explained
Despite backlash from conservatives, Walt Disney Studios defended its decision to include LGBTQ characters in its films. It’s clear the entertainment giant believes LGBTQ kids deserve to grow up with characters they can look up to and emulate. Without further adieu, here are 18 Disney characters who are probably LGBT. . 
20 Times Disney Featured LGBTQ+ Characters In Movies & TV Shows
Long before announcements about "Disney's first gay character" became something of a meme, the first direct reference to a gay person in a Disney movie comes from a somewhat surprising source. .
18 Disney Characters Who Were Probably LGBTQ
Disney’s upcoming Cruella, a live-action origin story for the iconic antagonist of Dalmatians, is being praised for featuring Disney’s first gay character. .