LGBTQ Characters on TV | Us Weekly
LGBTQ representation on television has evolved every year since 1997 when Ellen DeGeneres became the first mainstream character to proclaim the words “I’m gay” on her sitcom, Ellen.
Since then, more LGBTQ characters have graced the small screen — even receiving Emmy recognition for their storylines. Will & Grace introduced neurotic lawyer Will Truman to audiences in 1998.
Although the character was gay, actor Eric McCormack identifies as straight. The Canada native admitted to the Sydney Morning Herald in 2018 that he “wouldn’t get anywhere near” the role of Will today, which earned him three Emmy nominations and one win.
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