Gay icon

The most widely recognized gay icons tend to be celebrities—actresses and singers—who have garnered large LGBTQ fanbases, such as Judy Garland, Madonna, Janet Jackson, or Cher.

However, the label can also be applied to individuals in politics, sports, literature, and other mediums, as well as historical figures deemed relatable to LGBTQ causes.

[2] Other labels and variations include: Some horror fiction characters (such as Ma, Annabelle, The Babadook, M3GAN, Pennywise the Clown and Chucky)[6][7][8][9] have been hailed as gay icons through tongue-in-cheek internet memes in a satirical way.

Asked to explain the reason for her large gay fanbase, Minogue replied, "It's always difficult for me to give the definitive answer because I don't have it.

She has also acknowledged the LGBTQ presence in musical theatre and stated that she has worked closely with members of the LGBT community for her entire career.

[24] In September 2022, after playing the role of a queer mom in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, she said that "if there is someone for whom this really resonates, and see these characters and go 'Oh my gosh, that's me, and I'm not treated as a joke,' it's great.