Radical LGBT activist group GLAAD is criticizing major film studios for what it calls a sharp decline in gay and transgender characters in Hollywood productions. According to the organization’s newly released “Studio Responsibility Index,” 2024 saw the lowest levels of LGBTQ representation in three years, with GLAAD awarding passing marks to only one studio: the ultra-progressive A24.
The annual report from GLAAD evaluates major studios on how prominently they feature LGBTQ characters and storylines. This year, the group found a 23.6% drop in LGBTQ representation from 2023 levels and expressed outrage over what it views as Hollywood’s retreat from its ideological obligations.
GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis condemned the decline, stating, “Representation isn’t about checking a box — it’s about whose stories get told, whose lives are valued.” Ellis insisted that during a time of supposed political attacks on LGBTQ individuals, Hollywood has a duty to promote their narratives more aggressively.
Despite the praise for A24, a studio known for its sexually explicit and controversial content such as Love Lies Bleeding and Queer, GLAAD slammed other studios — including Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros., and Amazon — giving them all failing grades for what it called poor representation.
Surprisingly, GLAAD also took aim at Emilia Pérez, a transgender-themed film widely celebrated by Hollywood elites. The group labeled it “a case study in what not to do when it comes to trans storytelling,” and criticized industry executives for promoting the film, calling it “extremely disappointing.”
Films receiving GLAAD’s approval include Paramount’s Mean Girls reboot, Amazon’s My Old Ass, Apple’s Fancy Dance, and Hulu’s Prom Dates. However, GLAAD emphasized that token representation is not enough and called for deeper ideological commitment from filmmakers and executives.
GLAAD’s report signals continued pressure on the entertainment industry to align with radical gender and sexual identity agendas. As studio profits fluctuate and audiences push back against overt ideological content, Hollywood faces a growing conflict between activist demands and mainstream viewer expectations.
