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Karla Sofía Gascón as the titular character in Emilia Pérez

Karla Sofía Gascón breaks barriers as first trans actor Oscar nominee

It's official: the lead actress of Emilia Pérez has made LGBTQ+ history at the 97th Academy Awards.

Ary Zara; An Avocado Pit scene; Gaya Medeiros

Elliot Page-produced short film 'An Avocado Pit' has made Oscars history: 'We dare to dream'

Director Ary Zara and actor Gaya Medeiros tell The Advocate why it was important to highlight trans joy in the Academy Award shortlisted film, An Avocado Pit.

Manila Luzon Elton John Orville Peck Michaela Jae Rodriguez Academy Awards Oscars Viewing Party

LGBTQ+ celebrities speak up and show out at Elton John's annual Oscars party (exclusive)

Every color of the rainbow represented the community and showed fervent Pride.

Kevin Hart actor comedian

Kevin Hart reflects on his 'come-to-Jesus moment' after backlash to homophobic jokes

The 44-year-old comedian stepped down from hosting the Oscars in 2018 after anti-LGBTQ+ Twitter posts of his resurfaced.

Will Smith and RuPaul

Will Smith Allegedly Shot Down a RuPaul Cameo on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'

The star reportedly thought it was a "bad idea."

Sasha Colby Ben Koenigsberg

Sasha Colby hard launches her new boyfriend and picks her winner for 'Drag Race' season 16 (exclusive)

The reigning RuPaul's Drag Race winner is officially a taken woman.

Bill Kramer

How the Oscars are honoring queer history with Rustin and Nyad according to Academy CEO Bill Kramer

With a gay man, Bill Kramer, at the helm of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, queer and diverse stories are in good hands. Here, he discusses how nominated queer films about real people like Rustin and Nyad are now part of a historical record.