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Best LGBTQ TV And Movie Couples

Best LGBTQ TV And Movie Couples

Buzz Feed10 hours ago

To celebrate Pride 2025, we asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which LGBTQ+ TV and movie couples have the best chemistry of all time. Here are some of their top answers:
First, Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez as Henry and Alex from Red, White & Royal Blue
"They got me out of a shipping slump with how electric they are just from the trailer."—Anonymous, 40, New Zealand"Definitely Alex and Henry from RWRB. I haven't moved on from them and keep on reading fan fiction and watching fan videos. All to tide me over until the sequel is finally here."—Anonymous, 35, Belgium"They are incredible. The heart eyes are the best you will ever see. Same with the kisses and casual touches. No 1. 🥰."—Anonymous
Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza as Agatha and Rio from Agatha All Along
"Definitely Agatha and Rio. I have never been more heartbroken or more feral than seeing those two lesbians interact. There's something so beautiful about two people who would do anything for the other (even if they deny it)."—Anonymous, 21, Georgia"Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza because their chemistry is just insane and it's the biggest loss of my life."—Anonymous, 16, UK
Katherine Barrell and Dominique Provost-Chalkley as Nicole and Waverly from Wynonna Earp
"Their chemistry was immediately off the charts and led to Kat going from the initial three-episode contract to permanent cast member, the actors and show going on to win multiple awards. The show sadly ended five years ago, but I will never move on from the magic that was Wayhaught."—Anonymous"Their chemistry is just through the roof. The best representation I have ever seen, and so lucky that it exists."—Anonymous, 25, Belgium
Kit Connor and Joe Locke as Nick and Charlie from Heartstopper
"Kit and Joe have such great chemistry in real life, and it truly carries into the show. Both actors really deeply understand their characters and where they are coming from for each scene and every moment that it makes it seem so real and alive."—Anonymous
Hailee Steinfeld and Katie Leung as Vi and Caitlyn from Arcane
"'Cupcake...'"—Anonymous, 22 Minnesota
Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced as Ellie and Dina from The Last of Us
"My experience is limited, but definitely Ellie and Dina."—Anonymous, 26 Scotland
Cameron Monaghan and Noel Fisher as Ian and Mickey from Shameless
"They brought us everything from laughter to joy to passion to pain, and did it all with a chemistry that made it seem effortless."—Anonymous, 49, Canada"They are the blueprint!"—Anonymous"These guys were so charismatic that when the writers split them up, people complained for MULTIPLE SEASONS until they brought Mickey back. We're talking a decade-plus of these two being together, with chemistry so good they made a minor character into a member of the main cast because he married into the family. Chemistry so good they had to do an in-character announcement online to reveal they were getting back together. Also, the fact that their story isn't all sunshine and roses meant that we got to see them trying their best to support each other, even in their awful circumstances. That doesn't always work out, but it means that their finale is so much sweeter when they overcome it all."—Anonymous, 26"They literally carried the show post-Emmy Rossum leaving! Plus, the writing and character development remained consistently good as opposed to the rest of the show."—Anonymous
John Turturro and Christopher Walken as Irving and Burt from Severance
"I think the most recent example I can think of that I felt had great chemistry was probably John Turturro as Irving and Christopher Walken as Burt in Severance. These two actors, who typically play vastly different types of characters (and this may have even been an entirely new avenue for both of them!), had wonderful onscreen chemistry! I loved seeing them together, seeing their love story. Even though Season 2 was frustrating in a lot of ways, the way they ended the scene at the train station was beautiful ♥️."—Anonymous, 25, Michigan
Jacob Anderson and Sam Reed as Louis and Lestat from Interview with the Vampire
"They just have the toxic love, so well done. The second Sam Reed as Lestat looked at Louis, you just knew he was hooked. In the last scene of Season 2, when they just embraced each other and wept…I would give my left foot to know what they were saying to each other. But you know that it's something worthy of an immortal romance reunion."—Anonymous, 21 Chicago
Danielle Savre and Stefania Spampinato as Maya and Carina from Station 19
"There's good chemistry on TV, and then there's chemistry that changes the entire course of a TV show, and that's really what Danielle and Stefania had on Station 19. Their work together as Maya and Carina completely transformed the show (and their characters), and it was just brilliant to watch. For me, Maya is one of the best bisexual characters on TV. Her character arc was just so authentic."—noradominick
Naya Rivera and Heather Morris as Santana and Brittany from Glee
—Anonymous
Dan Levy and Noah Reid as David and Patrick from Schitt's Creek
"Their wedding was one of the greatest moments of TV from the COVID era (when I finally got to binge-watch the series)."—Anonymous, 42, Sydney, Australia
Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel as Marianne and Héloïse from Portrait of a Lady on Fire
"It's sapphic perfection, and their chemistry truly is on fire. 🔥."—Anonymous, 27, Delaware
Liv Hewson and Jasmine Savoy Brown as Van and Tai from Yellowjackets
"So much chemistry!"—Anonymous
Marwan Kenzari and Luca Marinelli as Joe and Nicky from The Old Guard
"Joe's van speech is the epitome of romance, and all their little touches and gestures make the relationship feel real."—Anonymous, 35, Portland, OR
Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill as The Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz from Doctor Who
"I'm still not remotely over the Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz. They never properly realized during their time on the show, but both admitted to having feelings for each other, and they had the most wonderful relationship regardless. Bonus: In the finale of the most recent season, three years after her exit from the show, the Thirteenth Doctor returned and, when told 'I love you' by the current Fifteenth Doctor, she responded with, 'I should say that to Yaz.' SCREAMING!"—Anonymous, 22, Illinois
Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi as Stede and Ed in Our Flag Means Death
"They feel organic together with their different personalities, their chemistry is on point, and they never fail to make me feel warm inside."—diamond_girl_7
Kiana Madeira and Olivia Welch as Deena and Sam from Fear Street
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Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett as Bill and Frank in The Last of Us
"Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett blew me away. I haven't cried at an episode of television like that since. Their portrayal was so real and beautiful. It was nice to see a happy queer relationship between men, as that is not as often depicted!"—Anonymous, 35, Wisconsin
Keiynan Lonsdale and Tom Green as Sammy and Ollie from Dance Academy
"Sammy and Ollie had excellent chemistry. We watch Sammy struggle with his sexuality for a season and a half, during which time he dates and breaks up with several girls. Then, in one episode, the dance school hosts a local football team that needs to practice their coordination. Near the end, one of the footballers asks Sammy on a date. Instead of saying he's not gay, he says he's unavailable. Sammy develops a crush on his roommate, and his friend Kat helps him explore it.The development of Sammy's sexuality comes to a head when Sammy is held back a year, Ollie is kicked off the third-year tour, and they're assigned to each other in a tutor/student relationship. Ollie is openly gay, and Sammy is still struggling with his own sexuality. The forced proximity leads Sammy to develop a crush on Ollie. Ollie lies and pretends Sammy isn't his type.There's a whole will-they-won't-they thing for a while until they both admit their feelings and begin dating. The chemistry they have together makes them both better people, better dancers, and even better friends to each other and everyone else.If not for all the external drama concerning Sammy's family, he and Ollie should have been endgame."—Anonymous, 35, Arizona
Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie as Amy and Kirsten in Vigil
"I'm going to add Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie as Amy and Kirsten in Vigil. They have beautiful chemistry on and off-screen and play off of each other really well."—ravenbard
Edvin Ryding and Omar Rudberg as Wille and Simon in Young Royals
Suggested by: theoatcake
Caity Lotz and Jes Macallan as Sara and Ava from Legends of Tomorrow
Suggested by: awfulkitten67
Danielle Brooks and Elizabeth Faith Ludlow as Leota and Keeya from Peacemaker
"They're so sweet and supportive."—lovelytortoise925
Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor as Xena and Gabrielle from Xena: Warrior Princess
"Can't believe no one has said Xena and Gabrielle. They had the greatest couple chemistry of all time, bar none."—coolphone30
Michael Sheen and David Tennant as Aziraphale and Crowley in Good Omens
"They work together so perfectly that it's one of those rare instances where I love the show just as much as the book. Also, the friendship Michael and David developed IRL is the cutest thing ever."—aliceinautieland
And finally, Mary-Louis Parker and Mary Stuart Masterson as Ruth and Idgie from Fried Green Tomatoes
Suggested by: keepintabs
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