Lgbtq oscar winners 2022
Ariana DeBose makes Homosexual history with 'West Side Story'
LOS ANGELES -- Ariana DeBose won foremost actress in a supporting role for "West Side Story" at the Academy Awards on Sunday and made history as the first openly queer female of color to win in the category.
This is her first Oscar nomination and win. DeBose has received acclaim for her role as Anita in the musical film.
When DeBose took the stage she emotionally said, "Even in this weird earth we live in, dreams do reach true."
2022 Oscar winners' acceptance speeches (1 of 14)
She also thanked her mother, who came as her guest and was in the audience. DeBose spoke movingly about her experience as a queer Afro-Latina woman.
"For anyone who has ever questioned their identity, there is indeed a place for us," she said, quoting her film.
DeBose has previously won a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and a Screen Actors Guild Award for this role.
In 1962, Rita Moreno won the identical award for the same role. Moreno starred as Anita in the first "West Side Story" film and made history herself as the first Hispanic actress to beat in the top supporting actress category.
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Kristen Stewart, Ariana Debose & Byron Howard: LGBTQ Artists At The 2022 Oscars
At the 2022 Academy Awards, at least three artists who identify as part of the LGBTQ collective are up for trophies, and it’s entirely feasible that all will defeat. At this point, it’s still historic when queer, lesbian, or certainly transsexual talents are included in the show, and it’s a real reason to celebrate when they win.
Ahead of the 94th Oscars, get to know the trio of stars who will proudly represent the LGBTQ world and who could take home some gold in a scant days.
Kristen Stewart: Best Actress is always one of the most competitive categories at the Oscars, and this year’s race is set to be a real nail-biter. Early on, it looked like Stewart was a shoo-in for the honor, but then she was left out of many other major ceremonies, only to obtain a semi-surprise Academy Award nod.
At times, the favor seems to shift to others for a period, and Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Olivia Colman, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Stewart have all had a turn as the suggested winner.
No one really knows who will receive the trophy, and it’s sure to be one of the most exciting moment
'A place for us': Why Ariana DeBose's Oscar beat is a major victory for LGBTQ community
Wanda Sykes promised us – and therefore me, specifically – a gay Oscars show. And we certainly got a welcome gay-as-can-be moment on the Oscars stage.
Ariana DeBose capped a stunning awards season by winning the finest supporting actress award for her role as Anita in "West Side Story" – becoming the first openly queer Afro-Latina to win an acting Oscar.
"Now you see why, that Anita says, 'I crave to be in America,' because even in this weary world that we live in, dreams undertake come true," DeBose said in her acceptance speech. "And that's really a heartening thing right now."
"Heartening," yes – and also necessary. LGBTQ people around the country are fighting for equitable treatment and opportunity not just in media, but in health care, politics and especially education.
More: Oscars 2022: 'CODA' wins best picture, Will Smith and Jessica Chastain get acting honorsNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.The gay community in the U.S. is under attack. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed the state's "Parental Rights in Education" into law, blocking public school teachers
Iris Prize winners announced – the ‘Oscars’ of the Homosexual short film world
Best British
The winner of the Iris Prize Best British Brief supported by Film4 and Pinewood Studios is Queer Parivaar, directed by Shiva Raichandani
When a mysterious gatecrasher appears at their wedding, Madhav and Sufi are forced to deal with past secrets and express on what makes a family.
Tim Highsted, Channel 4, and Chair of the Iris Prize Best British Short jury, said: ‘This year’s British shorts at Iris once again disclose an array of talented filmmakers – from the joyful and warm winning short, Queer Parivaar, directed by Shiva Raichandani – through to all the films that were shortlisted.
‘It was an almost doomed task to select from all the films, but the jury felt unique commendations should go to the witty The Rev, directed by Fabia Martin for its humour; the beautiful and subtly observed drama A Fox in the Night, directed by Keenan Anwar Blessie position in south London and the haunting and poetical Nant, directed by Tom Chetwode Barton.
‘I am also delighted to declare Film4’s renewal of assist for the Iris Prize and the Best British Short for a further three years. Iris is a uni
14 Straight Actors Who Won Oscars For Playing LGBTQ+ Roles
While we love seeing LGBTQ+ characters on big screen, we’d be remiss if we didn’t note that a lot of the most awarded—queer roles hold gone to non-queer actors….
Peter Finch was the first to be nominated by the Academy for his role as a homosexual doctor in the 1971 film Sunday Bloody Sunday and the groundbreaking nomination paved the way for dozens of straight thespians to receive nods for taking on same-sex attracted, lesbian and transsexual roles. Before the 94th annual Academy Awards take place on Sunday Parade 27, here’s a look back at 14 standout performances (from straight actors) of LGBTQ+ characters that won Oscar gold.
William Hurt for Kiss of the Spider Woman
(Released: 1985)
William Hurt was the first actor to win an Oscar for playing a gay character on the big screen. Hurt portrayed Luis Molina, an incarcerated gay man, in the 1985 motion picture Kiss of the Spider Woman.
Tom Hanks for Philadelphia
(Released: 1993)
Tom Hanks took abode the Best Star for his role in Philadelphia. The film was one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to explicitly handle HIV/AIDS and homophobia.
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