Quentin Lee’s lifetime achievement will always be fatherhood. He was even brave enough to chronicle the rollercoaster of juggling parenthood with professional projects. “It’s been wonderful and rewarding being Gay Hollywood Dad indeed,” he laughs. “The moniker was founded when…
As a Potawatomi woman, storytelling holds a special significance for Alexis Lynn. “Being Indigenous but growing up removed from our community, I’ve been trying to reconnect to our culture and one thing that has always been prevalent to me is…
Chelsea Clark’s involvement with gay vampire comedy EZRA progressed alongside of her friendship with series creator and star Luke Hutchie. “I first heard about EZRA last summer when Luke and I were just becoming friends. We had known each other…
What do you do if you’re sick of media not giving queer narratives the attention they deserve? If you’re Luke Hutchie, you found your own media company, Hell Yes Entertainment. “I think for so long, larger companies have viewed LGBTQ+…
Cole Paress is living an entirely different life from the frightened preteen struggling to piece together his identity just a decade ago. “I was 10 or 11 years old trying to figure out why I absolutely hated looking in the…
Kausar Mohammed’s heart is most full when she’s celebrating the inherent happiness to be found in the multitude of her identities. “I love narratives that center joy for folks who are historically underrepresented on TV. I feel like when we…
The Bachelor alum Becca Tilley has walked a long road since her fabled Flat Tummy Tea era of 2015. “It was a rite of passage, and then you look back and you’re like, why, why would I ever have done…
David Hernandez knows that having a positive body image isn’t always easy, but it’s a goal worth working towards. “I think I’ve definitely gained more confidence with my body through the years. I embrace my flaws and also my strengths.…
For DeVore Ledridge, growing up queer in rural Kentucky was “exactly how you would expect. Very conservative and very judgmental. You had to conform at all costs,” they recall. “I knew other queer people in my town, but no one…
Like any normal teenager posting Instagram selfies, Isabel Rose never actually imagined that it could turn into a real career prospect – until her posts started blowing up. “It was just one day my picture had thousands of likes, and…
Like so many, Kristena Seedwell seized the opportunity to launch a new career during the pandemic. “It was a really big shift. I tried to do modeling in Bali, but the industry is so different there. I ultimately decided I’m…
Malinalli Cervantes has been on a harrowing journey these past few months. Her beloved mother, Xochitl Cortez, received the devastating diagnosis of advanced stage three breast cancer. But the realization came frustratingly slowly, says Malinalli, especially given Xochitl’s persistent vigilance…