'Lightyear' Writer Responds to Snoop Dogg's Criticism of Film's LGBTQ+ Representation: 'He Sucks'

'Lightyear' writer responds to Snoop Dogg's criticism of film's LGBTQ+ representation: 'He sucks'

"Hopefully he joins the side of love," screenwriter Lauren Gunderson also said.Pixar; David Livingston/Getty  Buzz Lightyear in 'Lightyear'; Snoop Dogg in January 2024Key pointsLightyear writer Lauren Gunderson defended the film's LGBTQ+ representation after Snoop Dogg criticized it.The writer said Snoop "sucks" in a social media post but also expressed hope that he "joins the side of love."Snoop previously said he was "scared to go to the movie…

Lightyear Writer Defends Same-Sex Parents Scene After Snoop Dogg Disney Clash — Calls it 'Beautiful'

When Snoop Dogg called out Disney Pixar’s Lightyear for blindsiding families with a same-sex subplot, his comments went viral and sparked a wave of backlash. Now, the writer behind that controversial scene is stepping forward—not to soften the blow, but to double down. Lauren Gunderson, who introduced the two moms subplot into Pixar’s 2022 film, is defending her creative choice as “beautiful” and says she is proud to have brought it into a child…

'Lightyear' lesbians writer claps back at Snoop Dogg's antigay remarks

Lauren Gunderson, one of the writers for the 2022 animated feature Lightyear from Pixar Animation Studios, has spoken out about her process creating the lesbian couple seen in the film — a reaction that follows the headline-making homophobic remarks from Snoop Dogg after seeing the film with his grandson. Sign up for the Out Newsletter to keep up with what's new in LGBTQ+ culture and entertainment — delivered three times a week straight (well…)…

Snoop Dogg Says “My Bad” in Response to Backlash Over ‘Lightyear’ Comments

The rapper had been roundly criticized for his objection to lesbian moms in the 2022 Pixar film.

Disney's 'Lightyear' Writer Defends Lesbian Scenes After Snoop Dogg Rails Against Them Being Put in a Children's Movie

Lauren Gunderson, one of the credited writers for Pixar's Lightyear, defended the film's lesbian kiss in response to Snoop Dogg's criticism.