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By Nicole Akoukou Thompson
Queer aesthetics heighten film and television, and LGBTQ women contribute significantly to that space, providing visibility, vulnerability, and originality on screen.
Cite “But I’m a Cheerleader,” “The Watermelon Woman,” and “Happiest Season” as evidence. Tapping into their well of experience, culture and queerness, LGBTQ actresses evoke authentic on-screen moments, shaping the way society views queer and trans women — and the way queer and trans women view themselves.
Stigma surrounding queer and trans women is slowly shedding, and yet, America is still a dangerous place for members of the LGBTQ community — particularly trans women of color. The presence of trans and queer stars or characters on the screen is a step towards normalizing transgender and gender non-conforming identities and ensuring those individuals feel represented and seen. It is Hollywood’s responsibility to continue to mirror the greater American landscape and the diverse individuals who make up the whole.
During Women’s History Month, let’s honor queer and trans women who breathe life into characters, demonstrate their ability on camera, and shatter glass ceilings while ensuring that trans and queers characters are centered positively on television.
Check out our list of some of the LGBTQ women we’ll see on screens, big and small, in the coming year.
Kiersey Clemons
Clemons’ breakout role occurred in the 2015 comedy-drama film Dope, where she portrayed Cassandra “Diggy” Andrews. She later appeared in “Transparent,” “Eye Candy,” “Easy,” and “Angela Tribeca.” Last year, she filmed a television pilot for “Red Bird Lane” and appeared in the television series “Ghost Tape.” Next, Clemons will appear in the 2021 director’s cut of the 2017 superhero film “Justice League,” along with “Susie Searches,” “The Flash,” “The Language of Flowers,” and “Fairfax.”
Laverne Cox
Cox rose to prominence with her role as Sophia Burset on the Netflix series “Orange Is the New Black,” which earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination. Last year, she appeared in “Bad Hair,” “Promising Young Woman,” and “Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen.” In the coming year, she’ll appear in the film “Jolt,” which will appear as a series regular on “Inventing Anna” and will make an appearance on the crime drama “The Blacklist” and the new series “Clean Slate,” which will co-star George Wallace.
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