LGBTQ+ representation in film and television has come a long way.
While she lost her series after that episode, DeGeneres paved the way for LGBTQ+ representation in television.
That would eventually lead to more and more queer characters across networks.
And now, the actor behind the beloved character is considered an LGBTQ+ icon.
According toOut Magazine, their character Dr. Callie Torres, a bisexual doctor, was groundbreaking.
Ramirez told the publication, “Prior to Callie Torres, I’d never seen myself represented on television … Now, Ramirez provides queer representation for others to look up to.
They even work alongside LGBTQ+ youth, providing activism in addition to representation.
Now, Ramirez is providing representation for another demographic: those who identify as non-binary.
