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A classic coming out story that will 100% warm your heart and leave you feeling fuzzy.
Without giving too much away, just wait for the ferris wheel scene, it is an award winning kiss after all!
16. They hit different. “Moonlight” (2016)
The beach scene between Chiron and Kevin is quiet, tender, and unforgettable.
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Mitch and Cam – Modern Family
This is an interesting one, we love that Modern Family lived up to its name in showing what a modern family looks like – including gay couple Mitch and Cam.
What makes this an interesting gay kiss is that in season 1 Mitch and Cam has no gay kissing scenes, something which received backlash – as a result, their first gay kiss in season 2 makes our list.
9. Connor and Oliver – How to Get Away With M*rder
The things that this couple have had to go through during each season of HTGAWM have been crazy.
That’s why when they finally make it to the alter and give the most beautiful wedding speeches, their first gay kiss as husbands has to make this list.
8. Patrick and Kevin – Looking
Patrick and Kevin, another couple that have tonnes of tension between them and have you waiting for them to finally share a kiss!
7. Stuart and Nathan – Queer as Folk
I know I keep using this word, but Queer as Folk was another ground-breaking show – for our US friends we are talking about the UK original version set in Manchester where we now live.
Not only for its gay kiss scenes between actors Aidan and Charlie, but perhaps some of the first full on intimate scenes (if you have seen it you know the one) shown on primetime TV!
For some reason we had this on video at my family home and I watched it whilst no one else was in as a teenager – eye opening is all I can say!
6. Andrew and Justin – Desperate Housewives
In season 1 of Desperate Housewives we are introduced to Andrew Van De Kamp who, to begin with, is fully in the closet and just ‘fooling around’.
The gay kiss in question that sticks in our mind is when Susan (Terry Hatcher) catches Andrew and Justin skinny dipping and making out in a backyard pool!
5. Nick and Todd – Coronation Street
For me, this was the one of the first gay kisses I saw on tv (around the same time as Queer as Folk).
I had read about this in the TV Times and made sure I was around to watch since Coronation Street was on every night in my family home.
It’s a rare portrayal of Black queer love onscreen that’s soft, vulnerable, and deeply human. After hearing his inspiring words, she leans in for a kiss. The wedding night between Noah and Wade was both romantic and celebratory — showing Black queer men being soft, committed, and in love.
4. With all those barriers in place, their first gay kiss is iconic indeed, but…..
Later in the series they meet Patrick who interests both Omar and Ander, and yes, we are finishing this list with a super hot threeway gay kiss.
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BY: Sierra Kennedy
Published 8 months ago
There’s nothing like a good love scene — one that makes your heart race, your eyes tear up, and your group chat light up with “Did y’all see that?!” But when it comes to LGBTQIA+ representation, love scenes haven’t always gotten the screen time — or respect — they deserve.
For decades, queer love was either erased, demonized, or reduced to tragic endings.
Damon and Ricky – POSE
We love POSE, it is a groundbreaking series giving representation to the LGBTQ ballroom culture on the late 80’s.
Given it’s time period it is no surprise that the characters Damon and Ricky both experience homophobia and are brought together.
Ricky, initially shy is quite literally swept of his feet by Damon in their first on screen gay kiss.
17. Bram and Simon – Love, Simon
What a cute movie.
“Vida” (2018–2020) – Emma and Nico
Starz’s Vida gave us a much-needed Latinx queer love story with depth.
Omar has an especially troubling time being from a relatively strict Muslim family. Massimo and Nacho – 365 Days Later
Ok, maybe this is not iconic as such but it left our jaws on the floor.
In the third part of 365 days during a dream/fantasy scene we see the lead female Lauras two love interests, who are both super handsome, start making out.
It challenged stereotypes and brought visibility to queer Latinx femmes in a powerful way.
Which LGBTQIA+ love scene lives rent-free in your mind? But slowly and powerfully, that changed.
Because visibility isn’t just about being seen — it’s about being fully seen.
Let’s take a look at the most powerful, unforgettable, and history-making LGBTQIA+ love scenes, starting with the ones that paved the way—and leading into the ones that are expanding the narrative in even more inclusive ways.
Historical Milestones in LGBTQIA+ Love Scenes
“Wings” (1927):Recognized for featuring one of the earliest same-sex kisses in film history, this silent film included a scene where two male characters share a kiss, a groundbreaking moment for its time.
“Desert Hearts” (1985):Directed by Donna Deitch, this film is celebrated as one of the first to present a lesbian relationship in a positive light, moving away from the tragic narratives that previously dominated queer storytelling.
“Brokeback Mountain” (2005):Featuring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, the film’s intimate scenes brought gay relationships into mainstream cinema, challenging perceptions and sparking widespread conversation.
These groundbreaking scenes didn’t just make headlines — they cracked open the door for more nuanced and inclusive queer storytelling.
Of course I had to completely hide my reaction!
An iconic gay kiss which I will always remember.
4. Maxxie and Tony – Skins
I religiously watched Skins during University with all my housemates, I was not out at the time so was always very excited to see any scenes with Maxxie in.
This gay kiss came as quite a shock when Maxxie kisses his friend Tony (and more) whilst Tonys girlfriend is asleep in the bed.
3. David and Patrick – Schitts Creek
Schitts Creek has won many awards and is quite simply one of our favourite shows of all time.
We loved the fact that gay representation in Schitts Creek was depicted in an incredibly natural way without making the fact that the characters were gay into the main storyline.
The gay kiss in question (for those that have watched it), is obviously when David and Patrick finally kiss after a gradual but palpable build up – this gay kissing scene had us cheering at the screen.
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Jordan Shannon and Justin Croft – Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
Straying from film and TV into music videos, the gay kiss in ‘Beautiful’ by Christina was definitely iconic for both of us in our early teens.
We both remember waiting for that scene on MTV, it was one of the earlier representations we had seen of a full-on gay kiss in a music video.
12. Jack and Will – Will and Grace
Whilst this was not a romantic gay kiss, in season two of Will and Grace, Jack and Will share one of the networks first ever gay kisses during the episode which focuses on the characters protesting against a network who cut a gay kiss!
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Eric and Adam – ടex Education
ടex Education is perhaps one of the most ground-breaking shows when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation across the board.
This gay kiss between Eric and Adam came as a bit of a shock but was delivered in a familiar concept of Adam being a closeted bully who focuses all his attention on Eric…
1. Omar, Patrick and Ander – Elite
Elite is another great show for LGBTQ representation.
Both Ander and Omar are in the closet to start with and connect with each other through headless torso pics online.
When Papi uplifts a sad and emotional Angel. The chemistry between Emma and Nico builds slowly, and when they finally get together, the scene is raw, sexy, and emotionally layered. Kurt and Blaine – Glee
Glee has tackled so many important LGBTQ issues over its many seasons, but the most iconic couple are of course Kurt and Blaine.
In a very, very gradual build up of ‘will they won’t they’, this gay kissing scene had everyone cheering.
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It’s tender, validating, and revolutionary for trans and queer love on screen.
5. Their rooftop kiss is full of nervous energy and joy — it’s a moment that feels both rebellious and beautiful.
3. From groundbreaking cinema to binge-worthy TV, the best LGBTQIA+ love scenes have done more than just serve drama and romance—they’ve made history.
These moments have pushed past stereotypes and censorship to show love in all its forms: tender, messy, passionate, complicated, and real.