However, even Disney’s tepid attempts at representation have managed to spark fury in the heart of the intolerant, attracting boycotts and aggressive censorship. It seems odd that, in 2021, Disney is still attempting to have their cake and eat it when it comes to LGBTQ representation, especially when other animated children’s media, such as Steven Universe, Adventure Time, The Owl House and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, feature openly queer characters. It's not beating you on the head with a stick.'
But we don't see him falling in love there's no social aspect to the character. Jeff Spicer/Getty ImagesĪctor John McCrea, who plays Cruella's “fashion-obsessed” friend Artie, stated: 'It depends on who you're asking I suppose-but for me, yes, it's official: he's queer.
John McCrea at the 2018 Olivier Awards confirmed that his 'Cruella' character is gay.
