Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor: Best Lesbian+ Actor 2024
The radiant and revolutionary Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has claimed her well-deserved spot as LesbianEarth’s Best Lesbian Actor of 2024! At the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, she didn’t just show up—she shut it down in a stunning red Dolce & Gabbana suit jacket that glittered with a bold statement: “Queer” in rhinestones.
Surprisingly, no one questioned it—perhaps mistaking “Queer” for “Queen”—a mix-up Ellis-Taylor laughed off with her signature booming, infectious humor. But make no mistake—this was a moment of pride, visibility, and unapologetic authenticity at an event celebrating Black excellence in entertainment.
Beyond the spotlight, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is a force of truth and transformation. Openly bisexual, she has fearlessly shared her journey, challenging perceptions and embracing her identity with courage. Growing up in the Bible Belt, she navigated the deep complexities of faith, family, and self-acceptance—a path that resonates with so many in our community. Her story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and radical love.
Today, she stands as a beacon for queer Black women in Hollywood and beyond, proving that authenticity is its own kind of power. We celebrate Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor not just for her immense talent but for her boldness, her truth, and the space she carves out for all of us.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor urges us to recognize, celebrate, and advocate for the visibility and inclusion of Black Queer Women in all of our life!
In her 30s, a moment of clarity by a clear stream in Utah affirmed her identity, as she recognized her emotional feelings for her female companion. Even though she was also in a long-term committed relationship with a man, this realization shaped her path forward. Ellis-Taylor, adorned with a “Girl Bi” sweatshirt, navigates the world with unwavering clarity about her bisexuality, challenging norms and embracing her truth with every step.
Ellis-Tylor’s’ commitment to visibility extends beyond personal revelation to her mission as an actor — to honor and represent Black women, to speak to their dreams, fears, and aspirations. Her critique of the invisibility and silencing of Black queer women in narratives calls for a new chapter, one where stories of love, identity, and resilience are written into existence.
Through her development of projects like the one on voting and women’s rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, Ellis-Taylor is dedicated to spotlighting queer characters and stories, insisting on the representation of the full spectrum of Black humanity. Her work is a call for truth, representation, and celebration of the diversity of human experience.
As Lesbian Earth’s Best Lesbian Actor of 2024, Aunjanue Ellis is not just a figure of acclaim but a symbol of hope, progress, and the boundless potential of storytelling. Her voice, both on-screen and off, urges us to recognize, celebrate, and advocate for the visibility and inclusion of Black queer women in every narrative.
Join us in celebrating Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, a trailblazer whose luminous path inspires us to embrace our stories, identities, and truths, crafting a world where every voice is heard and every love is celebrated. #BestLesbianActor2024 #VisibilityMatters #WriteOurStories #LesbianEarthHonors-
