Famous/Highly Visible Queers

[Nat]

Originally Posted by Cyclopea

she did a really interesting interview on the lesbian mafia podcast. i had no idea how much of a feminist she was. she didn't strike me as esp. trans-friendly but definitely a very interesting interview.

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Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas: Authors and Soulmates



Allen Ginsberg: Poet

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"A dog is a dog is a dog is a dog." ~ Gertrude Stein

Originally Posted by Rainbowchick07

Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas: Authors and Soulmates

[apretty]

DOROTHY ARZNER, director 1930s - 40s, screenwriter and also taught film at UCLA





here she is on set with joan crawford...

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Ah, love that Dorothy!! Inventor of the 'boom mike' (this is where the mike is attached to a pole which follows the actors around), and 'married' to choreographer Marion Morgan for 23 years, until Marion's death.

'The Girls: Sappho Goes to Hollywood' - Diana McLellan, L.A. Books, 2000; a revealing 'tell-all' book about the most famous female names in Hollywood during it's heyday. From the early days of Hollywood until the studio system ended, this book is a delicious and scandalous read for anyone interested in classic Hollywood. It is certainly an eye-opener for many!! Many actresses you would never have dreamed of - exuding glamour thru every pore, and their many romantic involvements with men (beards) were lesbian. I recommend it highly. There's also another book: 'The Sewing Circle: Sappho's Leading Ladies' - Axel Madson, Kensington Books, 1995; which is another expose on those beloved classic icons.

Originally Posted by apretty

DOROTHY ARZNER, director 1930s - 40s, screenwriter and also taught film at UCLA





here she is on set with joan crawford...

[Queerasfck]

Issac Mizrahi and Tom Ford.

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Gus Van Sant, film director of MILK, Drugstore Cowboy, To Die For, Good Will Hunting to name a few.

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James Whale, director of such classic monster films Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man and other types of films as well. Whale lived openly in Hollywood in the 1920-1930's which was pretty much unheard of at the time. His own life was portrayed on screen in the movie Gods and Monsters (1998 d. by Bill Condon also openly gay he directed the film Dreamgirls and others) with Sir Ian McKellen playing him.

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Kate Bornstein, activist, playwright, artist, author, and fabulous. The first time I ever saw the words gender outlaw it was because of Kate.
http://www.katebornstein.com/KatePag..._bornstein.htm

[Cyclopea]

Originally Posted by Nat

she did a really interesting interview on the lesbian mafia podcast. i had no idea how much of a feminist she was. she didn't strike me as esp. trans-friendly but definitely a very interesting interview.

Ha! I highly doubt she is a feminist. I don't know about trans-unfriendliness but it wouldn't surprise me. She's a total nut. An equal opportunity offender. lol. That's her schtick, I think. I guess that's why she's famous and highly visible. She's like the queer Anne Coulter. lol. Not every famous queer is one to emulate!

[Nat]

Originally Posted by Cyclopea

Ha! I highly doubt she is a feminist. I don't know about trans-unfriendliness but it wouldn't surprise me. She's a total nut. An equal opportunity offender. lol. That's her schtick, I think. I guess that's why she's famous and highly visible. She's like the queer Anne Coulter. lol. Not every famous queer is one to emulate!

well, i was impressed with her from the interview - but then i wasn't expecting ANYTHING. She's definitely a feminist though. A very opinionated one. She's not respectful of the fat-positive movement either - though her reasoning (which I don't agree with) seemed more female-positive that female-negating. And yeah, she might be crazy and she definitely promotes herself a lot.

here's the link should you choose to listen