This year has been packed with powerful moments of LGBTQIA+ representation in entertainment, shining a spotlight on real, diverse love stories that audiences can truly connect with. On Disney+’s Andor, fans cheered when Cinta and Vel’s romance was treated as completely natural, giving a refreshing take on LGBTQ+ love without drama or spectacle. Meanwhile, Dancing With the Stars is hinting at even more inclusive partnerships, teasing the possibility of an all-male duo shaking up the ballroom soon.
Over in the world of period romance, the author behind Bridgerton spoke candidly to Us Weekly about the surprise and backlash following a major character’s gender-swap for a future queer story line, ultimately standing by the importance of letting everyone see themselves in these sweeping stories of love. And in film, Bowen Yang opened up about starring in a heartfelt remake of The Wedding Banquet that brings modern queer joy and struggles to center stage, passing on hope to a new generation.
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.
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