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Olivia Newton-John transcended the message of solidarity and acceptance through being a queer icon and ally right through her a hit career as a singer, songwriter, and actress. Forever remembered as Sandy in Grease (1978), Olivia pioneered the best way for progressive trade within the homosexual neighborhood by means of liberating tracks like "Physical" (1981) and advocating for same-sex marriage. She also made an impact sharing her journey with breast most cancers, a combat she would ultimately lose at age 73.
From her pop tune (thought to be queer anthems for gay clubs) to defending LGBTQIA+ rights, Gay fanatics in every single place have remained hopelessly dedicated to Olivia for all of the reasons listed underneath and extra. In an interview with Logo/MTV she stated, “The gay lovers have at all times been very loyal, they're a actually nice target audience and have always been there for me.” In honorary tribute to the mythical queer icon, this list celebrates Olivia's moments of pleasure.
8 Physical (1981)
The 1981 pop mega-hit "Physical" via Olivia Newton-John generated controversy for its sexualized lyrics, paired with a track video finishing in two men retaining hands. “Physical” achieved great good fortune worldwide, but was censored and banned from radio stations for insinuating provocative content that challenged societal norms of sexuality and orientation. “Physical” cemented Olivia’s legacy as a pop celebrity and remodeled her symbol within the public eye from a sweet, blameless Sandy to horny, eccentric Olivia.
7 Xanadu (1980)
Xanadu is a flamboyant disco, musical myth, and love story that flopped on the field place of job however has resonated with homosexual tradition all through the ages. The cult classic film gained negative opinions and the first Golden Raspberry Awards, an annual event dishonoring the worst in cinema for a given 12 months. The director of a degree parody of the film titled Xanadu Live!,Anne Dorsen, called it "the queerest movie that’s not actually about being gay."
6 Performances At Pride Events
In 2011, Olivia performed at New York City's Pride birthday party after the state officiated a marriage equality bill. She also performed at Los Angeles's Pride Festival, Sydney Mardi Gras, and different pride events. She shared with The Advocate, “I believe love is love. You find it when you can. It’s wonderful that it may be known. People who have had lengthy relationships and care about each other and care for every other will have to have the suitable to be married."
5 Eurovision
Since the 1960s, The Eurovision Song Contest has represented LGBTQIA+ themes by referencing same-sex relationships in competing acts and performances and actively involving gay fans. In 1974, Olivia competed with the song “Long Live Love” representing the UK and achieved fourth in the competition, won by ABBA’s performance of “Waterloo”. The international TV and radio contest has long been embraced by the gay community for celebrating queerness and encouraging everyone to be their authentic selves.
4 The Rumor Advocates AIDS Awareness
Olivia's album The Rumor (1988) addressed AIDS and featured the first same sex song ever recorded by a mainstream artist titled, "Love and Let Live". In an interview with LogoTV, Olivia shared that her purpose in releasing the song during that time was to address the AIDS hysteria everyone feared. She received positive encouragement for the song, developed a stronger connection with the gay community, and solidified her role as a gay icon and ally.
3 It's My Party Dignifies AIDS Patients
It’s My Party is a film about a gay architect, with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, who hosts a dinner party that ends in him committing suicide. The film is based on the death of Harry Stein, the ex-lover of director Randal Kleiser, and projects a dignified image of AIDS patients' dying. The gay community praised Olivia for her starring role as Lina Bingham in the film and the impact of raising awareness about HIV and AIDS.
2 1992 AIDS Awareness Television Special, In A New Light
The first time a major television network devoted two hours of prime time to a special about AIDS was ABC’s In a New Light, which aired on July 11th of 1992. The program featured live and studio-recorded music performances by A-List Hollywood artists imploring compassion for people with AIDS and promoting safety precautions against the disease. Olivia dedicated her performance during the special to her friend Armando, who passed away from AIDS and was the driving force in her LGBTQIA+ advocacy.
1 Advocating LGBTQIA+ Rights
Olivia was an ardent supporter of marriage equality and frequently spoke out about reform. In an interview with The Advocate she said, “With respect to marriage equality, I believe that no-one has the right to judge and deny couples who love each other the ability to make a marriage commitment. Love is love.” Throughout her career spanning decades, Olivia advocated for gay rights and raised funds and awareness through charitable events, foundations, and live performances.
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