"2024 Oscars: Historic LGBTQ Nominees and Diverse Acting Categories"
Colman Domingo and Jodie Foster have received Oscar nominations for their portrayals of gay characters in Netflix biopics, marking a significant moment for LGBTQ representation in Hollywood. While straight actors have a long history of being recognized for playing gay characters, openly LGBTQ actors have had fewer opportunities for such recognition. The nominations of Domingo and Foster are seen as a positive step for the queer community, with hopes for more LGBTQ+ actors, writers, and directors to be celebrated for telling authentic LGBTQ+ stories in the future.