It wasn't Cella, Onward or The Rise of Skywalker; Disney's actual first gay character was The Prcs Diari 2: Royal Engagement.
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DISNEY'S ACTUAL 'FIRST GAY CHARACTER' HAS BEEN FOTTEN ABOUT
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