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20 Most Famous Lesbian Actresses
Last Updated January 27, 2023 By John Marty
The sexual orientation of famous artists is always a hot topic of public discussion. It is even more remarkable when they are influential female stars, making essential contributions and achieving many achievements in world cinema.
Publicizing their sexual orientation can be a double-edged sword for their careers, especially when public opinion has so many conflicting opinions. However, when a famous and successful actress chooses to live openly with her sexual orientation, they also become a positive role model and inspiration to change the world's perspective, helping ordinary people be more motivated to face prejudice and live bravely.
The top 20 famous lesbian actresses have openly disclosed their sexual orientation.
Jodie Foster – A Famous American Actress, Director, and Producer.
Alexandra Hedison – Famous American Photographer, Director, and Actress
Sarah Paulson – Actress
Holland Taylor – Famous Actress/Screenwriter of America.
Cynthia Nixon – A Famous American Actress, Stage Director, Social Activist, and Politician.
Jane Lynch – Famous American Actor, Singer, Author, and Comedian.
Lily Tomlin – Famous American Actress, Comedian, Writer, Singer, and Producer.
Ellen DeGeneres – Famous American Comedian, Television Host, Actress, Writer, and Producer.
Portia de Rossi (Portia Lee James DeGeneres) – Famous Australian/American Actress.
Kristen Steward – Famous American Actor, Model, and Filmmaker.
Cara Delevingne – Famous English Model, Actress, and Singer.
Michelle Rodriguez – Famous American Actress and Screenwriter.
Kate McKinnon – Famous American Actress, Comedian, and Writer.
Elliot Page (Ellen Page) – Famous Canadian Actor and Producer.
Raven-Symoné – Famous American Actress , and Singer.
Rosie O'Donnell – Famous American Comedian, Television Producer, Actress, Author, and Television Personality.
Evan Rachel Wood. – Famous American Actress and Activist.
Wanda Sykes – Famous American Stand-up Comedian, Actress, and Writer.
Ruby Rose – Famous Australian Model, Actress, and Television Presenter.
Jessica Clark – Famous British Model and Actress.
Full name: Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster.
Date of birth: November 19, 1962.
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States.
Years active: From 1965 – To the present.
Partner: Alex Sandra Hedison (2014 – present)
Jodie Foster started her artistic activities in 1968, and until now, she has become a hot name in the world cinema industry. Besides, Jodie Foster is one of the few actresses to have won all four prestigious acting awards, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three BAFTA Awards, and one Association Award American film actor. In addition to her work as a professional actress, she is also a film director and producer.
Unlike the female celebrities on this list, Jodie Foster is a relatively private person in front of the mass media. However, in April 2014, the media reported on a secret wedding between Jodie Foster and her same-sex fiancée – Alexandra Hedison. She is also a famous American director, actress, and photographer. Four months later, Jodie Foster appeared hand in hand with his wife to attend the Emmy Awards ceremony on August 25. It was the first time they appeared together in public and explicitly acknowledged a fulfilling love between two talented and beautiful women.
Jodie Foster at the 14th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Full name: Alexandra Hedison.
Date of birth: July 10, 1969.
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Education: the State University of New York at Purchase and University of California, Los Angeles
Years active: 1994 – present
Partner: Jodie Foster (2014 – present)
Alexandra Hedison is a multi-talented female artist. She works in many fields of art and has bright contributions. Alexandra Hedison is also known to the public for her love affairs with the cult female stars of Hollywood. Before dating actress Jodie Foster, she dated famous female MC Ellen Degeneres for three years.
Alexandra Hedison attends The Book of Eli premiere on January 11, 2010 at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California.
Full name: Sarah Catharine Paulson
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States
Education: American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Partner: Holland Taylor (2015 – present)
Sarah Paulson started her acting career with stage roles and then moved on to acting in television series. She is incredibly successful with horror-colored roles in FX's hit series American Horror Story. The public often encounters a sexy but no less humorous image on her social networking site. Unlike other stars who are tight-lipped about their private life, Sarah Paulson is quite open. She is not afraid to publicly reveal her personal love story and sexual orientation.
When asked about the difference between homosexual and heterosexual love at the premiere of Carol (2015), she frankly shared her views: "You know, I don't know what's the difference between homosexuality love and hetero sexual love, there isn't one. Love, love is love". From 2004 to 2009, Sarah Paulson dated actress Cherry Jones. At the beginning of 2015, she officially appeared next to her lover, the famous actress, and screenwriter Holland Taylor. They are currently living happily together with their little dog Winnie.
Sarah Paulson at the "American Horror Story" 100th Episode Celebration at the Hollywood Forevẻ Cemetery on October 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA.
Full name: Holland Virginia Taylor.
Date of birth: January 14, 1943.
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Partner: Sarah Paulson (2015 – present).
Like her partner Sarah Paulson, Holland Taylor made her theatrical debut and gradually turned her attention to television series and movies. During the 1960s-1980s, she appeared mainly on Broadway, conquering audiences and even the most demanding critics through her superb acting skills in comedy and drama.
Holland Taylor is also known as an actress who dared to reveal her sexual orientation in public openly; on November 30, 2015. During an interview, she admitted to a personal affair with a homosexual. Holland asserted that most of her relationships were with women. She confirmed her relationship with the media in March 2016, and the two's feelings are still passionate. Holland Taylor at the 2009 TV Land Awards, Gibson Amphitheater, Universal City, CA. 04-19-09.
Holland Taylor at the 2009 TV Land Awards, Gibson Amphitheater, Universal City, CA. 04-19-09.
Full name: Cynthia Ellen Nixon.
Date of birth: April 9, 1966.
Birthplace: New York, United States.
Education: Barnard College (BA).
Partner: Christine Marinoni (2012 – present).
As an actress with a background on Broadway, Cynthia Nixon quickly gained impressive roles thanks to her acting skills; she is especially famous for her role as Miranda Hobbes in the TV series Sex And The City on HBO from 1998 to 2004. In addition to being active in the arts, she is a politician with hardline political views and a strong advocate for the LGBT community. In 2018, she announced her campaign for the Governor of New York, the race for the position of the Democratic Party.
Cynthia Nixon married in 2012 to her current wife, Christine Marinoni, an education activist who is also a strong advocate for the LGBT community. Her love story was as beautiful as a novel started when she met her wife during a protest for LGBT rights, then the two quickly started dating in 2004. In 2008, she was diagnosed with breast cancer; her partner always encouraged and cared for her during the treatment. By 2012, Cynthia Nixon announced her marriage to her fiance. NEW YORK CITY – JUNE 11, 2017: the 71st annual Tony Awards recognized the best in live theater. Actress Cynthia Nixon with award for Lillian Hellman's Little Foxes.
the 71st annual Tony Awards recognized the best in live theater. Actress Cynthia Nixon with an award for Lillian Hellman's Little Foxes.
Full name: Jane Marie Lynch.
Birthplace: Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States.
Education: Illinois State University, Cornell University.
Partner: Lara Embry (m. 2010; div. 2014), Jennifer Chayne (m. 2021)
The actress of the hit musical television series Glee is famous for being Hollywood's most beautiful and charming. Jane Lynch did not hesitate to come out as a lesbian; in 2005, she was in the top 10 of "10 great lesbians in the entertainment industry".
In 2010, Jane Lynch married psychiatrist Lyra Embry; their relationship lasted four years, and they divorced in 2014. Currently, she is in another relationship with Jennifer Chayne. However, she is not clearly stated to the media, but Jane Lynch still regularly updates pictures of daily life with her girlfriend and cute little dogs.
Jane Lynch at the People's Choice Awards 2016 at the Microsoft Theatre LA Live.
Full name: Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin.
Date of birth: September 1, 1939.
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, California.
Education: Wayne State University.
Partner: Jane Wagner (m.2013)
Lily Tomlin married his wife in 2013 after 42 years of marriage. In an interview for Variety in 2020, she revealed a special predestined relationship with her wife. Lily Tomlin met female writer Jane Wagner because she wanted to discuss more a character in the movie she was taking on. "A friend took her to my hotel room, and within two minutes of talking, I fell in love with her." – Lily Tomlin recounted her love story. Their relationship is still vital to this day after decades and has become an iconic LGBT couple in Hollywood.
Lily Tomlin at The Actor Fund's 23rd Annual Tony Awards Viewing Gala honoring Lily Tomlin at the Skirball Cultural Center on June 9, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA.
Full name: Ellen Lee DeGeneres.
Birthplace: Metairie, Louisiana, United States.
Education: University of New Orleans.
Partner: Portia de Rossi.
Ellen DeGeneres is no longer a strange name in Hollywood. She is a multi-talented female artist and a pioneer in revealing her sexuality at a young age. The publicity of her gender orientation also made Ellen's career difficult for a long time when the public still did not accept homosexuality. However, with her grace and relentless efforts, Ellen gradually won the public's hearts and became America's most famous female MC.
In 2004, Ellen DeGeneres met Portia de Rossi for the first time and began dating her four years later. On June 18, 2008, the couple held a wedding ceremony in Los Angeles with the blessing of friends and relatives. Up to now, the two's feelings are still strong, and they often update photos of each other on their social networking sites.
Ellen DeGeneres arrives to the People's Choice Awards 2014 on January 7, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA.
Full name: Amanda Lee Rogers – Portia Lee James DeGeneres (2010).
Birthplace: Horsham, Australian.
Partner: Ellen DeGeneres (2008 – present).
Portia Lee James DeGeneres is a famous Hollywood model and actress. She was listed as one of the 100 most beautiful women in People's special edition in 2007. The same year, Portia and his wife – MC Ellen DeGeneres, also entered the Power A-List Couple at TVGuide. She used to be very private and often refused to answer on topics related to her sexual orientation. It was not until 2005, after meeting Ellen DeGeneres, she finally decided to go public with her sexuality when giving interviews to Details and The Advocate.
When asked about her marriage to her wife, she did not hesitate to share: "We are like good friends. We tell each other everything and never lie even a smallest things. She's the only person I want to hang out with. She's like my best friend and I want to be with her all the time. She's amazing, who wouldn't want to be around with Ellen forever?".
Portia de Rossi at the Ellen DeGeneres Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony, Hollywood, CA 09-04-12.
Full name: Kristen Jaymes Stewart.
Education: California University, Los Angeles.
Partner: Dylan Meyer (2019 – present)
Kristen Stewart began her film career as an 8-year-old child and became famous for her role as Bella Swan in the hit series The Twilight Saga. She was the highest-paid actress on Vanity Fair's "Hollywood Top Earners 2010" list and topped Forbes' 2011 list of "Hollywood Best Actors."
She started dating Dylan Meyer – an American writer, screenwriter, and actress, in 2019. Both live in Los Angeles. In November 2021, Kristen Stewart recently revealed that she had accepted the proposal and engaged to her girlfriend. The actress announced the good news on SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show. After that, she often appeared on the red carpet at special events or film festivals with her fiancé. The sweetness of the two is always a hot topic sought after by the press and media.
Kristen Stewart attends the 'Cafe Society' premiere and the 69th Cannes Film Festivals on May 11, 2016 in Cannes, France.
Full name: Cara Joyce Delevingne
Date of birth: August 12, 1992.
Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England.
Years active: From 2009 – To present.
Cara Delevingne is a famous British model and actress; she is an angel of lingerie full of personality and style on the million-dollar catwalk of Victoria's Secret. She has had many love affairs with same-sex female stars, one of which is actress Michelle Rodriguez.
Throughout her career, Cara has consistently spoken out to fight for the rights of gay and transgender people. She received the Hero Award at the TrevorLIVE Gala, an event honoring individuals with outstanding achievements in the LGBTQ+ community.
Cara Delevinge at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards held at the Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles.
Full name: Mayte Michelle Rodriguez.
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Michelle Rodriguez – the famous woman in the Fast and Furious series, is the most secretive female star about her sexual orientation on this list. She has a very successful career with blockbuster works such as Avatar, Resident Evil: Retribution, and Battle: Los Angeles.
Regarding personal love affairs, Michelle often denies her same-sex relationships when exposed to the media. In 2013, she opened up to Entertainment Weekly for the first time about falling in love with both sexes and feeling satisfied with it.
Michelle Rodriguez at the 11th Annual Chinese American Film Festival Opening Night at the Ricardo Montalban Theater on November 3, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA.
Full name: Kate McKinnon Berthold.
Date of birth: January 6, 1984.
Birthplace: Sea Cliff, New York, United States.
Education: Columbia University.
Partner: Jackie Abbott.
Kate McKinnon is best known as a comedian on Saturday Night Live and The Big Gay Sketch Show. She has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award 4 times, three times nominated for "Best Supporting Actress" in Comedy, and one time nominated for "Impressive Music and Lyrics".
Kate McKinnon is an openly gay actress in a relationship with actress Jackie Abbott. The two officially appeared in public at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Kate McKinnon at the 2016 Primetime Emmy Awards – Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater on September 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA.
Full name: Ellen Philpotts-Page.
Date of birth: February 21, 1987.
Birthplace: Halifax, Canada.
Education: Neptune Theater School, Halifax Grammar School.
Partner: Emma Portner (m. 2018; div: 2021)
Elliot Page – LGBT Ambassador in Hollywood. He became famous early on thanks to his natural acting ability and was featured in a series of Hollywood hits such as Hard Candy and X-Men: The Last Stand. He has conquered the audience with his talent and enthusiasm. His dedication. Great for the cinema. Until now, Elliot has received countless significant awards, including an Oscar nomination.
In 2014, he appeared as a lesbian at the Time to Thrive event of the LGBT human rights organization – HRC. As a strong human rights activist, Elliot Page always strives to speak out in defense of the LGBT community as well as women, especially in the entertainment industry.
Actress Elliot Page attends the 'Freeheld' premiere during the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 13, 2015 in Toronto, Canada.
Full name: Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman – Maday.
Date of birth: December 10, 1985.
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Education: Academy of Art University.
Partner: Miranda Maday (m.2020).
Raven-Symoné – She is an actress known for the popular Disney TV show That is So Raven. In 2012, the VH1 channel ranked her 9th in the list of "100 most successful child stars of all time".
Raven-Symoné went public with her sexuality in 2012 via Twitter and urged people to respect her personal life. From 2012 to 2015, she dated model and actress AzMarie Livingston.
Raven- Symoné at the world premiere of Disney's "The Lion King" at the Dolby Theater.
Full name: Roseann O'Donnell.
Date of birth: March 21, 1962.
Birthplace: Commack, New York, United States.
Rosie O'Donnell – she is a famous comedian from the Rosie O'Donnell Show. She won several Primetime Emmy Awards from 1996 to 2002. During this period, she was dubbed the "Queen of Nice," as well as known for her philanthropic activities.
She is an openly lesbian actress who advocates for lesbian rights and gay adoption issues.
Rosie O'Donnell at the Lambda Legal Liberty Awards at the Egyptian Theater, Hollywood, CA. 09-03-04.
Full name: Evan Rachel Wood.
Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
Evan Rachel Wood – actress best known for her role as Louisiana's vampire queen in True Blood from 2009 to 2011. 2006, Wood was described by The Guardian as "One of the best actresses of her generation".
Evan Rachel Wood is also openly bisexual; she has different relationships with men and women. In 2014, she was caught by the media while being intimate with her girlfriend outside a restaurant in Hollywood.
Actress Evan Rachel Wood at the Hammer Museum Gala In The Garden held at the Hammer Museum in Westwood, USA on October 14, 2017.
Full name: Wanda Yvette Sykes.
Date of birth: March 7, 1964.
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.
Partner: Alex Sykes (m.2008)
Wanda Sykes is a famous American comedian and actress. In 2004, Entertainment Weekly named Wanda Sykes one of the 25 funniest people in America. She is currently starring in the original series The Upshaws, which premieres on Netflix on May 12, 2021.
In November 2008, she emerged as a lesbian during a same-sex marriage protest in Las Vegas. In the same year, she married her current wife, Alex Niedbalski; the couple has a set of twins and is happy to this day.
Wanda Sykes at the Keep It Clean Comedy Benefit For Waterkeeper Alliance, Avalon, Hollywood, CA 04-21-16.
Full name: Ruby Rose Langenheim.
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia.
Ruby Rose is best known on stage as a presenter for Australia's MTV channel. She owns many haute couture gigs and is the brand face of Maybelline New York in Australia. Ruby Rose began pursuing an acting career in 2008; she made her mark when she appeared in seasons 3 and 4 of the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black" and received much acclaim.
Ruby Rose is one of Hollywood's few "messengers" of the LGBT community. She openly admitted to her sexual orientation and dated many other women. In 2018, she was chosen for the role of Batwoman – the first gay heroine of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ruby Rose at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's "An Evening With Woman" at Beverly Hills, CA.
Full name: Jessica Clark.
Date of birth: April 21, 1985.
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom.
Jessica Clark is an English actress of Nigerian descent. She enjoyed much success as a model before turning to act. Jessica gained attention for her lead role in the movie "A Perfect Ending", a lesbian-themed film directed by Nicole Conn.
The British actress/model is an openly lesbian, and she is very proud of it. She is also the owner of the Vlog Lesbian love account on afterellen.com.
Jessica Clark at the HBO's "True Blood" Season 7 Premiere Screening at the TCL Chinese Theater on June, 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA.
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