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A LGBTQ+ icon is a public figure (historical or current) who is embraced by many within lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities.
Qualities
LGBTQ+ icons often include glamour, flamboyance, strength through adversity, and androgyny in presentation.
Such icons may be of any sexuality or gender; they may also be closeted or open with their sexual orientation and gender identity. Although most gay icons have given their support to LGBT social movements, some have expressed opposition – advocating against a perceived "homosexual agenda".
Historical icons
Icons are typically elevated to such status because their sexual orientation remains a topic of great debate among historians.
Modern LGBTQ+ icons, who are predominantly female entertainers, commonly garner a large following within LGBT communities over the course of their careers. The majority of gay icons fall into one of two categories: the tragic, sometimes martyred figure or the prominent pop culture idol.
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