Frankie Grande Calls Out Femmephobia Within LGBTQ+ Community

Broadway performer Frankie Grande spoke backstage at the musical Titanique about the “femmephobia” he says he faces from other gay men. He explained that writing his memoir Supergay helped him identify the hostility as rooted in both homophobia and misogyny. Grande said he deliberately presents himself in feminine ways—makeup, heels, glitter and revealing clothing—not as a drag queen but because he loves those expressions. He linked the backlash he receives to the broader devaluation of femininity, noting that the hate he experiences mirrors the way women are treated. The discussion highlights ongoing gender‑norm pressures inside the LGBTQ+ community and Grande’s effort to challenge them through his memoir and public platform.