The Queer Component

We’re celebrating some of entertainment’s LGBTQ+ power players who continue to create change and make amazing art.

BY NEAL BROVERMAN

EVEN THOUGH QUEER people are often known to be creative and ahead of the curve, they’ve been blocked from positions of power in Hollywood since the dawn of the film and television industries. Studio and network reticence — and even the public’s disdain — towards gay, bi, and trans actors, musicians, and executives can be blamed for the pink ceiling. While the closet remains a force in the entertainment industry, its power is waning. Not only are more openly LGBTQ+ celebrities and behind-the-camera talent creating content than ever before, many bring their experiences as part of a marginalized community to their work. DAN LEVY After a brief stint as a host at MTV Canada, Daniel Joseph Levy first achieved international attention and critical acclaim for his role as David Rose in the…

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OUT (Digital) - 1 Issue, March/April 2024

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