First of all, it's my first post! Yay!
Secondly, for my first post I doubt I'll have a lot of followers because these type of things need to gain a reputation and a fan base on its own. If it never gets any, that's fine too. However, I'd like my first post to start a chain of posts about celebrities, artists and public figures who have come "out" to the public and are taking a stand for LGBT rights.
If you're a lesbian or in the closet and wonder if there is anyone else out there like you, there are. Surely you know that by now but hopefully, some of these women, that I will post about in the next few days, can put faces to those people who have been where we all have been, in no particular order.
Amber Heard
Although she has not clearly stated, publicly, whether or not she is a lesbian or bisexual- she has made it clear that she is attracted to women and dates women. She refuses to "label herself" and I'm going to respect that by not categorizing her.
Amber Heard is an actress/model. Her resume includes
The Rum Diary and
Drive Angry (to name a few). She was also the face of Guess? in 2011. In my opinion, she doesn't seem like the type of actress who is after any role she can get. To me, she seems like she actually chooses her roles carefully. They may not be blockbusters but there is a reason why she chooses the films she has participated in whether it be because it seemed like a good opportunity to have fun or because the story and character sparked some sort of interest she found appealing or challenging. I believe we'll see more of her in the future. She's that good.
Why is she worthy to be noted? Because she came out at GLAAD's 25th anniversary event, which takes a lot of courage to do. This could have changed her entire career and if she were an actress in the 50's, it would have destroyed it. She is also a very feminine woman.
Most people actually believe the stereotype that lesbians or women who like other women, in general, are masculine. There are people who picture lesbians as girls who wear plaid shirts, baggy jeans and hiking boots. Sure, there are lesbians who look like that but it's not fair to think every lesbian does. Heard is a woman who seems to love being a girl. She loves fashion, make up and shoes. She gets her nails done. She goes shopping with friends and her little pooch. She is what the lesbian community would call a "femme". However, she does still like guns and cars, which I think adds more spice to her sugar.
Why is that note worthy? Because I believe women need to see that some lesbians or women who like other women, are just as normal as straight ones. And that it's ok if you're a girl who likes other girls but also likes dresses, shoes and purses too. You don't need to pretend or force yourself to like men just because you don't exactly fit in with the lesbian stereotype. You don't need to change your whole wardrobe to feel like you belong. There will be people who will look at you and say, "I thought you were straight," but that's really their issue and not yours when it comes down to it.
Your sexuality does not define you but it is a part of who you are so why not embrace it? If you like your heels, go for it! As they say, "With the right shoes, a woman can rule the world!"
It's ok to be feminine and like women too.
So today we're giving credit where it's due. Charlize Theron may not be a lesbian but she is on our side stating in You Magazine,
