February 12, 2024

Hello Out readers!

Saturday Night Live is celebrating 50 years of being on the air this year, and so we are celebrating all the LGBTQ+ stars who have helped make the show what it is!

From Denny Dillon, who was on the show's sixth season, and Terry Sweeney, who joined in season 11, all the way to current cast member Bowen Yang and the show's first nonbinary star, Molly Kearney, we've got you covered!

We also can't forget the iconic Kate McKinnon, the longest-serving queer castmember, who was on the show for a decade starting in 2012.

While the number of LGBTQ+ performers on the show isn't huge, it does include some of the most influential members of the cast ever. Hopefully, more talented queer comedians get their chance to shine on the show!

Keep reading to find out our Woman Crush Wednesday and all the best pop culture news!

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Dolly Parton West End musical plagued by homophobic hecklers

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Kit Williamson urges gays to 'get loud' about trans attacks

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SNL 50: Every LGBTQ+ cast member in 'Saturday Night Live' history

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Liam Payne reportedly 'struggled with his sexuality' before death

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This Valentine's Day, you've earned a big gay love splurge

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From Chapman to Chappell: The LGBTQ+ winners of Best New Artist Grammy

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Woman Crush Wednesday

Our Woman Crush Wednesday goes out to Best New Artist Chappell Roan! While you're reading about her, why not find out about all the other queer artists who have won the Grammy for Best New Artist?