# LGBTQ+ femmephobia debate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lgbtq-femmephobia-debate > Updated: 2026-08-08T00:34:57.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 3. In July 2026, Broadway performer Frankie Grande publicly highlighted the hostility he experiences from some gay men for embracing a feminine style, labeling it “femmephobia.” In a backstage interview at the musical *Titanique* on July 20, he linked the prejudice to both misogyny and homophobia within the LGBTQ+ community and explained that his use of makeup, heels, glitter and form‑fitting clothing is a personal expression, not drag. He noted that this backlash mirrors broader devaluation of femininity. A second interview on July 31 reiterated the same points while promoting his forthcoming memoirs. Grande cited pop icons such as Britney Spears and Madonna as influences and emphasized that his feminine presentation challenges conventional gender norms inside queer spaces. By August 8, Grande expanded on these views, stating that writing his memoirs provided clarity regarding the hostility he faces. He further characterized the backlash as a specific form of misogyny, noting that the manner in which he is targeted aligns more closely with the hatred directed at women than with typical prejudice faced by gay men. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Frankie Grande discusses experiencing femmefobia within the LGBTQ+ community Frankie Grande discusses experiencing 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frankie-grande-discusses-experiencing-femmefobia-within-the-lgbtq-community ### 2026-07-31: Frankie Grande says he faces femmefobia from gay men for embracing femininity Frankie Grande says gay men’s hostility toward his feminine style is “femmefobia,” linking it to misogyny and homophobia as he promotes his memoirs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frankie-grande-says-he-faces-femmefobia-from-gay-men-for-embracing-femininity ### 2026-07-20: Frankie Grande Calls Out Femmephobia Within LGBTQ+ Community Frankie Grande says he endures “femmephobia” from gay men, linking the hate to misogyny, and uses his memoir Supergay and public appearances to challenge gender norms in the LGBTQ+ community. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frankie-grande-calls-out-femmephobia-within-lgbtq-community --- Cite as: LGBTQ+ femmephobia debate. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lgbtq-femmephobia-debate