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LGBTQ Representation Plummets in Hollywood, Urgent Action Needed

6/11/2025

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GLAAD's 2024 Studio Responsibility Index uncovers a troubling drop in LGBTQ representation in Hollywood, with a mere 23.6% of films showcasing LGBTQ characters. While A24 shines with a "good" rating, most major studios falter with "poor" or "insufficient" scores. GLAAD calls for urgent, diverse storytelling as political attacks on LGBTQ communities escalate.

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GLAAD's 2024 Studio Responsibility Index uncovers a troubling drop in LGBTQ representation in Hollywood, with a mere 23.6% of films showcasing LGBTQ characters. While A24 shines with a "good" rating, most major studios falter with "poor" or "insufficient" scores. GLAAD calls for urgent, diverse storytelling as political attacks on LGBTQ communities escalate.