Although Disney has been cautious when featuring LGBT characters in its series or films, among the stars who have starred in its productions, it is not difficult to find actors or actresses who proudly proclaim themselves to be part of the said community.
Disney stars who are LGBT
Josie Tota
When he was part of the “Jessie” series, he was still presented as male, something he was assigned at birth. He had the role of Stuart Wooten.
She currently identifies as a trans woman and has adopted the name Josie. Totah revealed her gender identity in an essay published in Time in 2018, in which she explained that she had always felt like a girl and had finally decided to live as the woman she always knew she was.
Alison Stoner
The actress famous for her role in the movie ‘Camp Rock’ identifies as queer. This was announced in an essay published in “Teen Vogue” in 2018: “I, Alyson, am attracted to men, women and people who identify in other ways,” she wrote. On that occasion, she also revealed that she was in love with a woman.
Bella Thorne
The “Shake It Up” performer identifies as pansexual. Thorne revealed her sexual identity in an interview with “Good Morning America” in 2019. She explained that she is attracted to people regardless of their gender.
Raven-Symoné
The “That’s So Raven” star is a lesbian and, since coming out to the world about her sexual orientation, has been an advocate for LGBT rights. Likewise, she often speaks candidly about her struggle to come out as she is in the entertainment industry and how she finally decided to live openly as a lesbian.
Demi Lovato
The “Camp Rock” star has been open about her gender identity and sexual orientation: she identifies as non-binary and pansexual. She uses the pronouns elle/ella to refer to herself.
Miley Cyrus
In 2016, the “Hannah Montana” star revealed to “Variety” that she identifies as pansexual. In the aforementioned interview, he also mentioned his gender identity: “I don’t identify with being a man or a woman, and I don’t need my partner to identify with a man or a woman.”
The singer founded The Happy Hippie Foundation, which seeks justice and safety for LGBT youth.
Cameron pigeon
Dove Cameron, best known for her role on the Disney Channel series “Liv and Maddie,” identifies as queer, though she tends to be more private about her romantic life. He made it known that he is attracted to women and men in an Instagram live in 2021.
Ian McKellen
Although the actor did not become famous thanks to Disney, he was part of the live action “Beauty and the Beast”, where he brought Cogsworth’s clock to life.
The performer came out of the closet in 1988, during a radio interview. Since then, he has been an advocate for LGBT rights.
Source: univision
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