Queer ally Cate Blanchett, is no doubt an icon within the LGBTQ+ community. From her fabulous suits and blazers to her roles in cinema, Blanchett is no stranger to playing a nuanced, gay character. Even when her roles aren’t technically queer, she still brings with her a vibe that lets the LGBTQ+ audience see parts of themselves represented.
Tár
Tár is Blanchett’s latest gay role as first-ever female conductor of the German orchestra, Lydia Tár — who is widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors. If you’re looking for a psychological drama that intersects with queerness, this is for you.
Carol
Obviously, we have to talk about Carol. Adapted from the Patricia Highsmith novel, The Price of Salt, Carol follows an aspiring photographer who falls in love with an older woman in 1950s New York.
Oceans 8
Although her character, Lou, is not canonically gay — the sapphic vibes in this film are immaculate and Blanchett wearing a blue velvet blazer and a vest is screaming gay culture.
Thor: Ragnarok
Like every project Taika Waiti is involved in, Thor: Ragnarok encapsulates all the queer vibes (yes, we’re looking at youTessa Thompson’s Valkyrie) and Blanchett takes it to the next level the moment Hela shows up on screen looking fierce and taking no prisoners.
Aliya
freelance entertainment writer
Aliya Hall (she/her) is a lesbian writer and freelance journalist based in Portland, U.S. Her favorite things to write about include the LGBTQ+ community and books. She hosts the Sapphic Stories Bookclub as well as cohosts the podcast, Shit We Wrote. Hall is also in the editing process of her first novel, a sapphic science-fantasy duology. When she’s not writing, she’s probably on the couch embroidering next to her three cats and live-in girlfriend.
