Women Celebs and the Gay Men Who Love Them

Women Celebs and the Gay Men Who Love Them

Lady Gaga with her flawless fashion, style, and creativity is the new reigning Queen of Media, so it is no surprise that the Gay Community has latched on to her like they did to Cher, Carol Channing and Liza Minelli. I can’t say that I blame them!

Now, I believe in equality in the fan base and while Lady Gaga loves her “little monsters,” she has definitely made it clear that the Gay Community has a special place in her heart. With the drag queens running around during Lollapalooza it reminded me of how important they have been to certain lady celebrity fan bases.

To celebrate, I have compiled a list of gay icons that also made me, a straight musical theater actress, want to be as successful as they someday! Just to be clear, I am only including celebrity characters that drag queens love to be, so no Ellen DeGeneres, as much as I love her.

Lady Gaga- Already discussed. She is the newest edition.

Liza Minelli- She stepped into her mother’s shoes and the little Eloise has been an inspiration to gay men and straight women everywhere.

Madonna- But that’s no surprise. She has a finger in every pie, her latest – girl’s fashion.

Cher- Not only because of her music, but also for her portrayal of a lesbian in the movie Silkwood. After her daughter, Chastity, now son, Chaz, came out and then switched genders she is also an icon for parents of GLBT children.

Gloria Gayner – After all her song, “I Will Survive” is a tribute to the Gay and Lesbian Community, as well as feminists all around the globe.

Cass Elliot – Has been known as a gay icon both during her solo career and as a member of the Mama’s and the Papa’s.

Bette Midler – I know I don’t have to list all of this wonderful woman’s achievements in the media world. But during the 1970s, she performed at the Continental Bath, a gay bathhouse with piano player Barry Manilow.

During the 1950s through 70s there were several female gay icons including:

Lucille Ball, Shirley Bassey, Julie Andrews, Debbie Reynolds, Barbra Streisand, Joan Crawford, Kylie Minogue, and Elizabeth Taylor.

During the 1930s and before there was:

Judy Garland, Bette Davis, Dorothy Parker, and Marilyn Monroe.

The travel through time has been fun and as much as these women have inspired the gay community, they have also inspired thousand, even millions of others. Quite honestly, it just goes to show how art doesn’t care of you’re gay, straight, black, white, or yellow. Art is completely unbiased. It just wants you to appreciate it and love it. In the creative world, everyone is completely equal.

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