Category Archives: Screen Queens

Screen Queens: Judy Garland

  Judy Garland: Queen of Them All To call Judy Garland a gay icon is something of an understatement. Her life and legacy is more entwined with the gay cultural and gay liberation movement than perhaps any other star in … Continue reading

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Screen Queens: Elizabeth Taylor

  Elizabeth Taylor: Queen of Glamour Of all the classic stars of yesteryear, no one took to the title of “Gay Icon” as much as Elizabeth Taylor. Elizabeth Taylor, winner of ‘best jewelry’ from now until the end of time Of … Continue reading

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Screen Queens: Bette Davis

  Bette Davis: Queen of Strength Bette Davis was strong, stubborn and fiercely independent. For this, she will forever be a beloved Gay Icon. Bette Davis at her sassy best in All About Eve (1950, Joseph. L. Mankiewicz) Bette Davis … Continue reading

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Screen Queen: Marlene Dietrich

  Marlene Dietrich: Queen of Drag Marlene Dietrich is a woman of many titles. International movie star, cabaret artist extraordinaire, Allied power’s most valuable cheerleader and, of course, gay icon. No-one pulls off a suit quite like Marlene Dietrich. Considering … Continue reading

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Screen Queens: Mae West

  Mae West: Queen of Sass Mae West, owner of her sexuality (and plenty others) It should come as no surprise to anyone that Mae West became a staple in the gay community. While coming into her own as a … Continue reading

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