10 moments from LGBTQ+ movies, TV shows, games, and viral videos that have had significant impacts on us

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In a world where everyone from individuals to government bodies have something say about other people’s sexual identities, there’s comfort to be taken in the recent embrace of the LGBTQ+ community by mainstream media. More and more companies emblazon their products and their branding with rainbows during Pride month, while studios like Marvel and Disney grow increasingly comfortable putting queer characters front and center. Though the fight for equal rights is far from over, these public wins give voice to a community that has been historically swept under the rug — and the possibilities for a more accepting and inclusive world increase as more queer stories continue to be told.

As we celebrate the people, events, and performances that nurture this refreshing reality, it’s impossible to ignore the landmark moments in both big and small-screen offerings that have helped make it possible in the first place. We’ve already shared our favorite TV relationships featuring LGBTQ+ characters, so now we’re going to dive into 10 moments from movies, TV, games, and viral videos that didn’t just make a splash in their respective mediums, but profoundly influenced us as human beings.

Stories have always meant a lot to me. That’s why I got into this career, after all, and why my arms are littered with various tattoos from my favorite stories. The latest, prepped to finally cover my right forearm? Ellie Williams’ iconic tattoo from The Last of Us Part II. The tattoo is likely to become far more popular over the next few years, as more and more people become Ellie fans thanks to HBO, but — despite some initial hesitation — I still plan to get the tattoo. Because, even if it’s not as unique as it once was, that tattoo — that character —