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6 LGBTQ+ people who have made history this year

Talia LakritzSep 14, 2022, 20:06 IST

Billy Eichner's groundbreaking rom-com "Bros" hits theaters September 30.Cindy Ord/WireImage/Getty Images

Billy Eichner is the first openly gay man to write and star in a major studio film, "Bros."
Michaela Jae "Mj" Rodriguez and Ariana DeBose made history at entertainment award shows.

In January, "Pose" star Michaela Jae "Mj" Rodriguez made history as the first trans actor to win a Golden Globe Award.

Michaela Jae "Mj" Rodriguez.Leon Bennett/WireImage/Getty Images

In February, speed skater Ireen Wüst of the Netherlands became the first athlete in history to win an individual gold medal at five different Olympic Games, and the most decorated openly LGBTQ athlete of all time.

Ireen Wüst.Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

In February, speed skater Ireen Wüst of the Netherlands became the first athlete in history to win an individual gold medal at five different Olympic Games, and the most decorated openly LGBTQ athlete of all time.

In March, Ariana DeBose became the first openly queer woman of color and the first Afro-Latina actress to win a SAG Award for acting.

Ariana DeBose.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images

Lia Thomas won the 500-yard freestyle swimming event at the NCAA Championships in March, making her the first trans athlete to win an NCAA title.

Lia Thomas.Getty/Joseph Prezioso

DeBose made history again as the first openly queer actor of color and the first Afro-Latina actress to win an Oscar.

Ariana DeBose.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

In May, Karine Jean-Pierre became the first Black and openly LGBTQ+ person and immigrant to serve as White House press secretary.

Karine Jean-Pierre.AP Photo/Andrew Harnik

Billy Eichner is the first openly gay man to write and star in a major studio film with his groundbreaking romantic comedy, "Bros," premiering in September.

Billy Eichner.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images

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