Beauty and the Beast' Shows That LGBTQ Characters Are Good for Business
Beauty and the Beast' Shows That LGBTQ Characters Are Good for Business
- The film’s lesson is just as salient today as it was 25 years ago when the animated version was released: When we get stuck on the skin-deep traits that divide us, we miss out on the chance to know people who can shape and change our lives. When we’re open-minded and inclusive, we have a much easier time finding the adventure, joy, and love we seek.
- The film’s lesson is just as salient today as it was 25 years ago when the animated version was released: When we get stuck on the skin-deep traits that divide us, we miss out on the chance to know people who can shape and change our lives. When we’re open-minded and inclusive, we have a much easier time finding the adventure, joy, and love we seek.
This
version of the film drives that point home for the LGBTQ community with
director Bill Condon announcing a “gay moment” for one of its
characters, LeFou (Josh Gad).
LeFou’s happy ending may be a small moment in the film, but it’s a huge
leap forward for the film industry, and for inclusion and acceptance
for all LGBTQ people. That’s why we at GLAAD asked our supporters to join #TeamLeFou and share photos of their families seeing the film on opening weekend.