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Over the decades, television has played a key role in representing diversity. Despite deserving even greater representation, lesbian and bisexual characters have appeared with a growing frequency, and movies, series and soap operas have been bringing more and more narratives that go beyond sexualization and explore love among women with depth and authenticity.

Next, check out ten lesbian couples that marked TV history, including novels between characters from Brazilian works.

1. Tara and Willow in Buffy, the vampire hunt

Tara and Willow, from the American series Buffy, the vampire hunt , were pioneers in the representation of lesbian couples in series. Its relationship was built carefully, showing emotional growth and mutual support between the characters.

Many fans love how the romance between the two was presented after the introduction of each character in the story. That is, Tara and Willow were first complete and complex characters before entering a relationship. The series addressed topics such as loss and overcoming, solidifying Tara and Willow as one of TV's most memorable lesbian couples.

2. Estela and Teresa in Babylon

Estela (Nathalia Timberg) and Teresa (Fernanda Montenegro), in Babylon , they represented a lesbian couple in the elderly, something rare on television and almost nonexistent on Brazilian television. In the first episode of the soap opera, the two gave a passionate kiss that shocked conservative Brazil.

The criticism of the public in real life affected the script, and Estela and Teresa had few intimate moments during the work due to prejudice. However, the novel narrated the depth of love between the two in each episode and closed with a golden key, bringing another lesbian kiss in the last chapter to the Brazilian conservative family room.

3. Callie and Arizona in Grey’s Anatomy

If you are also a doctor or doctor graduated in Grey’s Anatomy , know the couple Callie and Arizona. For more than 10 seasons, they have experienced a complex and realistic relationship, facing challenges such as professional and personal differences.

The series highlighted the evolution of both characters, bringing an authentic representation of a lasting lesbian relationship. They dated, fought, married, had a child, separated and reconciled - everything that can happen to any couple, be it straight or gay.

4. Santana and Brittany in Glee

As well as the couple we quote from Grey’s Anatomy , Santana and Brittany had a complex story in Glee , which is now considered an example of representativeness.

Brittana or Santittany, as the duo is known to fans, won the audience with their chemistry and emotional development. The series explored Santana's self -discovery journey and Brittany's unconditional support, culminating in a relationship that celebrated love and acceptance.

5. Lica and Samantha in Workout: Live the difference

Lica and Samantha, in Workout: Live the difference , explored the discovery of teenage sexuality and brought the first gay kiss of Workout In 20 years of soap opera.

The season written by Cao Hamburguer portrayed the relationship with delicacy, reflecting the experiences of many young people and promoting acceptance. She even won an Emmy Kids thanks to her sensitive approach to topics such as teenage pregnancy, racism, social inequality and sexual diversity.

6. Ilana and Gabriela in A place in the sun

In the soap opera A place in the sun , Ilana and Gabriela portrayed a loving reunion in maturity. Despite bringing the lesbian novel there to the second half of the work, the plot highlighted the depth of feelings and the importance of living love fully, regardless of age.

7. Glorinha and Roberta in The rebu

The first representation of lesbians in Brazilian soap operas took place in 1974, with The rebu . Despite all the censorship of the time (Brazil was under military regime), the work dared to portray the love between two women, subtly but present, paving the way for future representations on television and cultivating representativeness in the media.