And the Oscar Goes to
In 2017, this film won Best Picture at the Oscars, despite an infamous mix up.
Moonlight
After writing and directing franchise films, this director decided to go in a more original route, creating a critically acclaimed genre-blending vampire film.
Ryan Coogler
This "hot priest" actor has reached major success, despite being heavily discouraged to come out as gay at the beginning of his career.
Andrew Scott
"How did the lesbian man eating cheerleader demon genre never take off after this classic film?"
Jennifer's Body (2009)
21 Oscar nominations is the record amount of Oscar nominations for any actor, held by this near EGOT winning actress.
Meryl Streep
This Italian queer director's career started in 1999, but it wasn't until 2017, with the release of a coming-of-age romantic drama, that he became a household name.
Luca Guadagnino
This widely-acclaimed actress became the first black woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role on the TV show How to Get Away with Murder.
Viola Davis
"'Man or bear' well..."
Obsession (2026)
This actor refused the offer of accepting the Best Actor Oscar in protest of Hollywood's depictions of Native Americans.
Marlon Brando
This violent "film bro" film is ironically directed by a woman and based off a novel written by a gay man.
American Psycho (2000)
This bisexual actress is most known for being the second-youngest Oscar winner and playing a mutant that absorbs life force and memories through physical touch.
Anna Paquin
"Tony Stark would be in the Epstein files for sure"
Spider-Man Homecoming (2017)
The first time a woman was nominated for Best Director was in 1977, but it would take a staggering 33 more years before this female director would take it home.
Kathryn Bigelow
Vicky Jenson is a name that might not ring a bell, but she co-directed this film, that was the first to win Best Animated Feature at the Oscars in 2001.
Shrek
This actor plays the titular character in Spike Lee's biographical drama and has received numerous awards, even a Presidential Metal of Freedom.
Denzel Washington
"Whenever I think about getting back together with my ex, I watch this film. Works like a charm every time."
Gone Girl (2014)