24 LGBTQ actors who are the future of Hollywood

Abby MonteilJun 23, 2020, 03:16 IST

Indya Moore, Josie Totah, and Justice Smith are just a few of the young LGBTQ actors with bright futures in the entertainment industry.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ELLE; Sarah Morris/Getty Images; Pietro S. D'Aprano/Getty Images for Prada

LGBTQ visibility has notably increased in recent years.
Many rising stars identify within the LGBTQ community.
They have been outspoken about their own identities, as well as improving queer representation in media.
Here are 24 LGBTQ actors under 30 who Insider believes will be the next generation in Hollywood.

LGBTQ visibility has undoubtedly increased in recent years (both in our society and in media), and this is reflected in how many young stars express and identify their sexualities and gender identities.

To celebrate the wide range of young queer talent in film and television today, Insider put together a list of LGBTQ entertainers who we believe will be the next generation of the industry.

Here are 24 LGBTQ actors under 30 who are the future of Hollywood.

Breakout "Pose" star Indya Moore, 25, is trans non-binary.

Indya Moore, star of hit FX series "Pose," is non-binary. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty Images

Queer trans actress Hunter Schafer, 20, shot to stardom playing Jules in "Euphoria."

Hunter Schafer attends the Tom Ford AW/20 Fashion Show. David Crotty/Patrick McMullan

"Booksmart" and "Lady Bird" star Beanie Feldstein, 26, has said she "just started to figure out" her sexuality.

Beanie Feldstein attends the 2019 Governors Awards. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Kiersey Clemons, 26, is a queer actress with roles in the 2020 films "Scoob!" and "Antebellum."

Kiersey Clemons attends the Met Gala 2018. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Emmy nominee Shannon Purser, 22, who has appeared on shows like "Riverdale" and "Stranger Things," is bisexual.

Shannon Purser received an Emmy nomination for playing Barb on "Stranger Things." Getty Images

Auli'i Cravalho, 19, rose to fame by starring in Disney's "Moana." She came out as bisexual on TikTok.

Auli'i Cravalho attends the 2017 Oscars. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Amandla Stenberg, 21, has been a sought-after actor since "The Hunger Games." They identify as gender non-binary and pansexual.

Amandla Stenberg is known for "The Hunger Games" and "The Hate U Give." Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence

Nicole Maines, 22, plays the first trans superhero on television on The CW's "Supergirl."

Nicole Maines attends San Diego Comic-Con 2018. Mike Coppola/Getty Images

"Riverdale" and "Hustlers" star Lili Reinhart, 23, identifies as bisexual.

Lili Reinhart attends San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Michael Kovac / Getty Images

Ian Alexander, 19, became the first Asian-American trans actor on TV when he first appeared on "The OA." He now stars in "The Last of Us: Part II."

Ian Alexander made his TV debut on Netflix's "The OA." Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Queer actor Justice Smith, 24, has starred in high-profile projects like "The Get Down" and "Pokémon Detective Pikachu."

Justice Smith attends a special film screening of "All the Bright Places" in Hollywood. Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage

Lachlan Watson, 19, is one of the youngest non-binary actors in Hollywood.

Lachlan Watson plays Theo on "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." Julien Hekimian/Getty Images

Trans actress MJ Rodriguez, 29, has made headlines for her role as Blanca Rodriguez-Evangelista on "Pose."

MJ Rodriguez walks the red carpet at the 2019 Emmy Awards. Jordan Strauss/ AP

"Atypical" star Brigette Lundy-Paine, 25, said they "always felt a lil bit boy, lil bit girl, lil bit neither."

Brigette Lundy-Pain attends a 2018 PaleyFest event. JB Lacroix/FilmMagic

Gay actor Ben Platt, 26, launched from starring on Broadway to the Netflix series "The Politician."

Ben Platt attends the 2020 Golden Globes. Steve Granitz / Contributor / Getty Images

Sasha Lane, 24, is a queer actress known for films like "American Honey" and "Hellboy."

In relation to her sexuality, Sasha Lane said, "If my heart wants it, my heart wants it." Taylor Hill/WireImage

Queer actor Keiynan Lonsdale, 28, starred in "Love, Simon" and portrayed a superhero on "The Flash" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow."

Keiynan Lonsdale is an Australian actor and singer. Mike Windle / Stringer / Getty Images

Model and "Suicide Squad" actress Cara Delevingne, 27, has spoken openly about being bisexual.

Cara Delevingne has been openly bisexual since 2014. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Josie Totah, 18, is a trans actress known for Netflix's "Champions."

Josie Totah has also had guest roles on shows like "Glee" and "New Girl." AT&T/ YouTube

"13 Reasons Why" star Tommy Dorfman, 28, is non-binary.

In addition to "13 Reasons Why," Tommy Dorfman played Bobby on "Jane the Virgin." Getty Images

Austin Crute, 24, has played scene-stealing teens in "Booksmart" and Netflix's "Daybreak."

Austin Crute appears at the SXSW premiere of "Booksmart" in 2019. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for United Artists Releasing

Trans actor Elliot Fletcher, 23, has already been on several major shows, like "The Fosters" and "Shameless."

Elliott Fletcher got his start on "Faking It." Jordan Strauss/ AP

Bex Taylor-Klaus, 25, is a non-binary actor who has appeared in Netflix's "Dumplin,'" and several TV shows.

Bex Taylor-Klaus attends the premiere of "Dumplin.'" Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Brandon Flynn, 26, is an LGBTQ actor who led the popular show "13 Reasons Why."

Brandon Flynn also had a role on "True Detective." Frazier Harrison/Getty Images

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