Wonder Woman’s Lynda Carter Embraces the Hero’s Status as a Queer Icon

Wonder Woman’s Lynda Carter Embraces the Hero’s Status as a Queer Icon

Few people understand the character of Wonder Woman better than the original actress who played her, Lynda Carter, and she proved that recently by championing Diana’s status as a Queer icon. The beginning of June marks the start of Pride Month where people from all walks of life show their appreciation for Queer people and their unique identities. During this month it is important to acknowledge major influences who uplift, reflect, and inspire the Queer community. Wonder Woman is a character who not only uplifts queer culture but is a part of the LGBTQ+ community herself.
Canonically, Princess Diana of Themyscira is a bisexual woman, a fact showcased most notably in Wonder Woman: Year One and Wonder Woman: Earth One. Wonder Woman even has a girlfriend named Zala in Dark Knights of Steel. Although Lynda Carter never had the chance to play the character with bisexual overtones back when she played her from 1976 to 1979 for Wonder Woman’s self-titled television series, Carter nonetheless acknowledges the character’s relevance to Queer culture more than 40 years after she finished playing the Amazon.
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It all started with an initial tweet from Lynda Carter wishing her followers a Happy Pride Month, including an illustration from freelance artist Paulina Ganucheau of Wonder Woman propped up against a rainbow background. Following a Twitter user’s response insinuating that Wonder Woman was not Queer, Carter retorted by correcting her stating Diana was instead a “superhero for bisexuals.”  Carter would continue in a follow-up tweet, reiterating that Wonder Woman’s icon status in Queer and trans circles is undeniable, especially when so many Queer people have approached Carter about how the character helped them personally.

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Happy Pride! So excited to celebrate with all my LGBTQIA+ friends and fans 🏳️‍🌈 Art by Paulina Ganucheau for @DCComics ✨ pic.twitter.com/zpPKELsQkp
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) June 1, 2022

I didn’t write Wonder Woman, but if you want to argue that she is somehow not a queer or trans icon, then you’re not paying attention.
Every time someone comes up to me and says that WW helped them while they were closeted, it reminds me how special the role is.
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) June 1, 2022

If anyone refuses to take the actor who played Wonder Woman’s word at face value in regards to the character’s place in Queer culture, one can look no further than the history of the character. The character was created by William Moulton Marston, who was inspired by both his wife, Elizabeth, and their polyamorous life partner, Olive Byrne, to create the amazon princess. Olive in particular served as physical inspiration for Wonder Woman’s appearance. If not for the nature of this queer partnership among this trio, Wonder Woman would not be or look as she does today. Additionally, Wonder Woman comics have recently supported non-binary identities, so this support for the Queer community shouldn’t come as a shock.

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Even those not willing to do a deep dive into the history of Wonder Woman probably shouldn’t argue with the actor who played her for so long. Not only has Carter played Wonder Woman but she clearly remains well-researched on the character as she stands today and has seen firsthand how the character has touched queer fans so dearly. It only makes sense why DC would give Carter a cameo in Wonder Woman 1984. If anyone understands the character of Wonder Woman better than anyone, it’s Lynda Carter, so audiences (supporters and detractors alike) are better off embracing Wonder Woman’s queerness as much as the actor behind her does.

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Wonder Woman’s Lynda Carter Embraces the Hero’s Status as a Queer Icon

Few people understand the character of Wonder Woman better than the original actress who played her, Lynda Carter, and she proved that recently by championing Diana’s status as a Queer icon. The beginning of June marks the start of Pride Month where people from all walks of life show their appreciation for Queer people and their unique identities. During this month it is important to acknowledge major influences who uplift, reflect, and inspire the Queer community. Wonder Woman is a character who not only uplifts queer culture but is a part of the LGBTQ+ community herself.
Canonically, Princess Diana of Themyscira is a bisexual woman, a fact showcased most notably in Wonder Woman: Year One and Wonder Woman: Earth One. Wonder Woman even has a girlfriend named Zala in Dark Knights of Steel. Although Lynda Carter never had the chance to play the character with bisexual overtones back when she played her from 1976 to 1979 for Wonder Woman’s self-titled television series, Carter nonetheless acknowledges the character’s relevance to Queer culture more than 40 years after she finished playing the Amazon.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY
It all started with an initial tweet from Lynda Carter wishing her followers a Happy Pride Month, including an illustration from freelance artist Paulina Ganucheau of Wonder Woman propped up against a rainbow background. Following a Twitter user’s response insinuating that Wonder Woman was not Queer, Carter retorted by correcting her stating Diana was instead a “superhero for bisexuals.”  Carter would continue in a follow-up tweet, reiterating that Wonder Woman’s icon status in Queer and trans circles is undeniable, especially when so many Queer people have approached Carter about how the character helped them personally.

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Happy Pride! So excited to celebrate with all my LGBTQIA+ friends and fans 🏳️‍🌈 Art by Paulina Ganucheau for @DCComics ✨ pic.twitter.com/zpPKELsQkp
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) June 1, 2022

I didn’t write Wonder Woman, but if you want to argue that she is somehow not a queer or trans icon, then you’re not paying attention.
Every time someone comes up to me and says that WW helped them while they were closeted, it reminds me how special the role is.
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) June 1, 2022

If anyone refuses to take the actor who played Wonder Woman’s word at face value in regards to the character’s place in Queer culture, one can look no further than the history of the character. The character was created by William Moulton Marston, who was inspired by both his wife, Elizabeth, and their polyamorous life partner, Olive Byrne, to create the amazon princess. Olive in particular served as physical inspiration for Wonder Woman’s appearance. If not for the nature of this queer partnership among this trio, Wonder Woman would not be or look as she does today. Additionally, Wonder Woman comics have recently supported non-binary identities, so this support for the Queer community shouldn’t come as a shock.

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Even those not willing to do a deep dive into the history of Wonder Woman probably shouldn’t argue with the actor who played her for so long. Not only has Carter played Wonder Woman but she clearly remains well-researched on the character as she stands today and has seen firsthand how the character has touched queer fans so dearly. It only makes sense why DC would give Carter a cameo in Wonder Woman 1984. If anyone understands the character of Wonder Woman better than anyone, it’s Lynda Carter, so audiences (supporters and detractors alike) are better off embracing Wonder Woman’s queerness as much as the actor behind her does.

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