Cher became notable in the gay community not only for her music, but for her portrayal of a lesbian in Silkwood (1983), for which she received an Academy Award nomination [REF].
Continuing into the 1980s, pop music singer Madonna-dubbed "Queen of Pop" and "Queen of Dance" by the media, and later the "World's Most Successful Female Recording Artist" by Guinness World Records-became the preeminent gay icon of the late 20th century [REF].