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Source: DF<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n This might come as a surprise to many but not to many others that Elsa from Frozen <\/strong><\/em>is something of an LGBTQ icon.<\/p>\n The girl’s struggle with hiding her true self, her special self for the fear that she will be rejected outright struck a chord with the LGBTQ community and what’s more! Her song, the immensely popular “Let it Go” is something of an anthem for them as well. Many consider it to be a powerful expression of accepting who they really are. You can check out the song below.<\/p>\n But is she really gay? This discussion came into prominence as soon as the movie came out in 2013 and has since gained momentum. Especially when the sequel – tentatively titled Frozen 2 <\/strong><\/em>– was announced in 2016, the hashtag #GiveElsaAGirlfriend started doing the rounds of the social media.<\/p>\n The voice of Elsa, Idina Menzel, was asked whether she thinks Elsa is gay and while she said that the thought never crossed her mind, she’d be perfectly fine with it. Menzel said in an interview:<\/p>\n \u201cMaybe at first I was a little surprised because it\u2019s Disney, but I can say that I\u2019m excited that the conversation is happening. I can\u2019t promise anybody that that\u2019s what\u2019s gonna happen… But deep down am I really happy that it\u2019s causing people to talk about it and have these kinds of conversations? Yeah, I am.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n So, what exactly does the makers of the movie think about the idea?<\/p>\n Co-director Jennifer Lee has suggested that lo and behold! Elsa could be gay after all!<\/p>\n In an interview, Lee said:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI love everything people are saying [and] people are thinking about with our film \u2015 that it\u2019s creating dialogue, that Elsa is this wonderful character that speaks to so many people. It means the world to us that we\u2019re part of these conversations. Where we\u2019re going with it, we have tons of conversations about it, and we\u2019re really conscientious about these things,\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Lee added:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cFor me … Elsa\u2019s every day telling me where she needs to go, and she\u2019ll continue to tell us. I always write from character-out, and where Elsa is and what Elsa\u2019s doing in her life, she\u2019s telling me every day. We\u2019ll see where we go.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Just the two statements and an outpouring of support happened over at Twitter.<\/p>\n Raise your hand if you want Elsa to have a girlfriend \u270b\u270b#Disney<\/a> #GiveElsaAGirlfriend<\/a> #frozen<\/a> @Disney<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/xB2A7B2vxe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 It Gets Better (@ItGetsBetter) February 28, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n I just started crying. This exactly what I\u2019ve been hoping for since the moment I first saw her \/ frozen!!!! ???????????? https:\/\/t.co\/CNrNA8D0JM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u22c6 s h e \u22c6 (@Sara13Beth) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n My heart just skipped a beat, holy moly that would be incredible!! https:\/\/t.co\/N4XwXCqkIo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ada Rose Cannon (@Lady_Ada_King) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n *insert hunger games \u2018I volunteer\u2019 pic here* https:\/\/t.co\/6BxHwzwb2U<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte (@cookies4EVER121) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Bruh if this happens I will be trampling children down to see this on opening night #GiveElsaAGirlfriend<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/Puc1FOWggQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 President Petty (@petterpettygrew) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n It\u2019s no surprise she\u2019s a lesbian, she builds things with her hands. #GiveElsaAGirlfriend<\/a> \u2764\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/a1l5gjdtRp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Shawn Pelofsky (@shawnpelofsky) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n For numerous people, the fact that a major character from a beloved movie franchise – from a Disney movie no less – will be an icon for representation is the biggest takeaway.<\/p>\n the possibility that disney may (however small the realistic possibility may be) #GiveElsaAGirlfriend<\/a> makes child-me want to cry. if i had that representation as a kid i might have been spared the years of confusion and feeling of not belonging \u2744\ufe0f\u2665\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u2014 ellie (@stupefys) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n YEEEESSSSSSSS THERE\u2019D FINALLY BE A GAY PRINCESSSSSSS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE @Disney<\/a> #GiveElsaAGirlfriend<\/a> I WOULD WATCH THE SHIT OUT OF THAT SEQUEL https:\/\/t.co\/rq1AxOySrM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E (thats me) (@Mickeyelle19) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n #GiveElsaAGirlfriend<\/a> because everyone aren\u2019t straight and children will get a twisted and wrong image of the world if they never see any gay couples in the movies they\u2019re watching<\/p>\n \u2014 Klara (@klarameurk) February 28, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Why stop here? Let\u2019s have more realistic body types and different cultures. Hijabs, natural hair, bald heads; it\u2019s time for someone that can relate to a different crowd other than white who is a MAIN (queer????) character!#GiveElsaAGirlfriend<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/wszph5yzjP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Meghan (@CaronMeg13) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n But because we DO NOT<\/strong><\/em> live in a perfect world, there are also those who are opposed to this idea.<\/p>\n #GiveElsaAGirlfriend<\/a> FUCKING RIDICULOUS. i will make sure my little sister does not see this mess<\/p>\n \u2014 mara???? (@yoootamara) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Dear @Disney<\/a>, I urge you NOT to #GiveElsaAGirlfriend<\/a>, it's just not right to have a gay character in a Disney film, but trust me, my hope, my dream and my wish, is a Fire King instead of a girlfriend, as someone once said "Love is Fire and Ice".<\/p>\n — James Penner (@JamesPenner2021) March 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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