You need some Cophine in your life!

I may have been inactive on this blog, but that certainly doesn't mean I haven't been paying attention to all the wonderful LGBT ships in various TV shows and movies - though let's be honest, these days it's ALL about the TV shows!

And again, while I haven't been very active here, I have been quite the little Tumblr Queen, which in turn has made sure that I never really miss any of the glorious lesbian ships - whether it's on TV, in webseries or via streaming services such as Netflix.

One of the first new wonders - which occured a few years back - was Orphan Black. A show which owes a lot to the world of shipping and fandom, and knows that Tumblr and Twitter was a huge part of the success. Something they always make sure to reward with shout-outs or great online teasers.

And yes, there was a very special reason that everyone started talking about Orphan Black... or rather, there were two very special reasons:

Meet the gorgeous puppy that is Delphine Cormier played by the equally wonderful Evelyne Brochu...

 

And of course, the woman who plays 50% of all the characters on the show; The awesome and awe-inspiring talent Tatiana Maslany, meeting the aforementioned Delphine, as the kick-ass character Cosima Niehaus...

 

Isn't it just obvious that these two are meant to be - and also meant to break both one another's and our hearts along the way? And the shipping name was also ready from around the time they met. They are of course Cophine.

Yes, that sound you hear is the collective sighs of love-hungry queer women everywhere - or maybe it's just yourself right now, but I promise you this; You are not alone!

Basically, I just wanted my first post in two years to be about something that I wholeheartedly love and recommend. So really, if you're not watching Orphan Black, then you're wrong! But it's okay, you still have time to binge watch before season 4 starts later this year.

You'll be getting to know Tatiana Maslany as the following five characters:

There are more characters played by Maslany, but these five are the core characters. And believe me, it will end up messing with your head that it's the one actress... but you'll love it.

And again, while you'll no doubt end up loving many of these characters, you mark my words: Cophine will have your heart from the beginning - and you'll love them even as they break your heart over and over.

How could you not?

So, are you watching Orphan Black? Or will you start now - and both hate and thank me for it later?

You're welcome!
- GG

Bob Harper comes out on The Biggest Loser

It's (finally!) official: Bob Harper is gay - and not just in the old happy meaning of the word, but in the wonderfully sexual and romantic way. Bob Harper is one of us! Welcome to the family, you awesome human being... and he's HOT too!

Now, this may not come as news to many of us LGBTQ people, but to the mainstream public this is quite a surprise for many people. And in recent years he got into cross fit, which means he's even more of a "real" man - though to those of us in the know, he's obviously just an insanely gorgeous bear.

When they look at him, they see a gorgeous manly man - which he certainly is - but they manage to ignore his wonderfully femine ways that I LOVE. Jillian was always the tough one, while he was the big ol' softie on "The Biggest Loser"... and now they're both out and proud almost 10 years after America got to know them on show.

But really, I'm just happy it's finally official even if many are surprised. Though I have a hard time understanding why... I mean, the man had a dog named after a fashion designer (Karl Lagerfeld) and was Ellen DeGeneres' personal trainer before "The Biggest Loser", which - at least combined - gives a pretty good indication.

I've always loved the show and BOTH Jillian and Bob. And as much as I was upset and disappointed with Jillian Michaels while she was in the closet, I was also thrilled and ready to cheer her on, when she came out in May 2012. 

"The Biggest Loser" aka "The all-american gay boy next door and his lesbian partner get America in shape".

First Jillian and now Bob, which means I can FINALLY say “I told you so” to all the people, who were shipping them romantically for years. They are the greatest reality brotp though!

Jillian Michaels comes out in a beautiful way

Jillian Michaels has just become a mom... times two! Not only did she just adopt a little 2 year old girl, Lukensia, from Haiti, but her partner - Heidi Rhoades aka Mouse - also just gave birth to their son, Phoenix, on May 3 in Los Angeles.

Now, this isn't my interpretation of events, but Jillian Michaels' own account of recent events through an interview with People Magazine.


"In an exclusive at-home interview and photo shoot, she discusses the two-year journey that led her to her daughter and reveals an incredible twist of fate: Rhoades, 31, delivered their son the same week Michaels finally brought their daughter home."

Now, you all know I've previously been pretty irritated (and yes, maybe even a bit angry) by Jillian Michaels and the way she was out on one hand - via the "If I fall in love with a woman, that’s awesome. If I fall in love with a man, that’s awesome." statement in Ladies Home Journal back in January 2012 - but then on the other hand rejecting any kind of interview with AfterEllen in August 2011.


Of course, now it's pretty obvious that this was just about nine months ago, so maybe she was a bit stressed out and just plain nervous about too much stress and publicity on her personal life, while she and her partner was trying to get pregnant AND adopt.

Ever since I heard about her trying to adopt, I've been saying that she'd probably come out in a more public way as soon as everything was settled - just like Ricky Martin and Clay Aikin finally came out almost as soon as they became parents.

And isn't their daughter just the sweetest little girl.

In any case, I just want to say: Welcome to the family, Jillian! I never turned my back on you or gave up, but I sure did hold a grudge, so I'm feeling mighty fine now.

Have a very happy day everyone,
- GG