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20 LGBTQ stars taking over Hollywood in 2022

From Ariana DeBose’s success, to Hunter Schafer’s beloved character in ‘Euphoria’ and Emma Corrin’s portrayal of Princess Diana


Daniel Neira
Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
JUNE 14, 2022 11:20 PM EDT

A new generation of queer actors are stepping into the Hollywood scene, showcasing their talent and bringing their incredible performances to popular TV series and films. From Ariana DeBose’s success and Oscar win, to Hunter Schafer’s beloved character in ‘Euphoria’ and Emma Corrin’s portrayal of Princess Diana, these stars are making their mark in the entertainment industry.

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Zión Moreno

This Mexican-American actress became a fan-favorite character in the Netflix series ‘Control Z’ and went on to give us some of the most iconic scenes on HBO Max’s reboot of ‘Gossip Girl.’

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Ariana DeBose

Ariana DeBose has had major success in the film industry this year, after winning an Oscar for her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ becoming the first Afro-Latina and queer woman to win in the Best Supporting Actress category.

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Johnny Sibilly

Johnny Sibilly is booked and busy, and on his way to become a big Hollywood star, after his emotional performance in ‘POSE,’ his participation in HBO’s ‘Hacks’ and now starring in Peacock’s new series ‘Queer as Folk.’

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Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey has stolen the heart of many, after starring in both seasons of one of the most successful shows on Netflix ‘Bridgerton’

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Chrishell Stause

Chrishell Stause is one of the most beloved stars from Netflix reality show ‘Selling Sunset,’ recently making headlines after confirming her relationship with nonbinary musician G Flip.

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Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer is without a doubt one of the favorite characters in HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ playing Jules Vaughn alongside Zendaya. However she is so much more than this, as she also has an incredible modeling career and is known for being an LGBT rights activist.

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Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson recently made her relationship public, introducing her girlfriend to her fans, following the success of her Netflix comedy ‘Senior Year.’

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Devin Way

Devin Way previously appeared in season sixteen of Grey’s Anatomy. Now he is taking one of the main roles in Peacock’s ‘Queer as Folk,’ revealing that he is proud “to be part of this gorgeous legacy.”

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Poppy Liu

Poppy Liu is a a Chinese-American actress, activist and poet, best known for her roles in NBC’s ‘Sunnyside’ and HBO’s ‘Hacks.’

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Jasmin Savoy Brown

Jasmin Savoy Brown debuted on the ‘Scream’ franchise and immediately became a fan-favorite character among horror film lovers. She also starred in the Showtime thriller ‘Yellowjackets.’

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Jesse James Keitel

Jesse James Keitel is an actress, writer and performer. She stars as one of the main roles in Peacock’s ‘Queer as Folk’ and has also appeared in ABC’s drama ‘Big Sky’ and ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.’

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Emma Corrin

Emma Corrin became the latest actor to portray Princess Diana in the Netflix series ‘The Crown’ and is set to star in the highly anticipated drama ‘My Policeman’ alongside Harry Styles.

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Charlie Barnett

Charlie Barnett has stepped into the spotlight, showing his talent and starring in many projects including Netflix’s ‘Russian Doll,’ ‘Tales of the City,’ ‘You’ and ‘Ordinary Doll.’

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Hannah Einbinder

Hannah Einbinder is a brilliant comedian, actress, and writer, best known for starring in the HBO Max series ‘Hacks.’

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Carl Clemons-Hopkins

Carl Clemons-Hopkins is an actor and producer. He also starred in the HBO series ‘Hacks’ and the 2021 horror film ‘Candyman.’

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Fin Argus

Fin Argus stars in the new version of Peacock’s ‘Queer as Folk.’ Previously known for their character in Disney’s musical ‘Clouds.’

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Meg Stalter

Meg Stalter is an actress and comedian, known for having many viral hilarious viral videos and starring in ‘Star-Crossed: The Film’ by Kacey Musgraves and most recently in HBO’s ‘Hacks.’

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Mark Indelicato

Mark Indelicato played one of the most iconic characters in ‘Ugly Betty.’ Now he is part of the HBO series ‘Hacks.’

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Ryan O’Connell

Ryan O’Connell is known for being a talented writer, actor, director, comedian, LGBTQ activist, and disability advocate. His memoir ‘I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves’ was adapted in Netflix’s TV series ‘Special’ and he is now part of the recurring cast of Peacock’s ‘Queer as Folk.’

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CG

CG is making her big debut in the small screen playing Shar in Peacock’s ‘Queer as Folk’ and she is currently involved in a new project titled ‘Acts of Crime.’