BURBANK, CA—Responding at last to rumors surrounding the beloved animated character, Frozen 2 co-directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee confirmed Thursday that Elsa is gay but also a trans-exclusionary radical feminist. “We’re excited to finally share with fans that Queen Elsa is indeed Disney’s first lesbian princess as well as an anti-transgender activist,” said Lee, who noted that the sequel contains a scene where Elsa scolds anthropomorphic snowman Olaf for following her into the bathroom and demands he discloses his gender. “We understand that representation is important, not just of sexuality but of opinions, too. We’re confident that fans across the political spectrum will find something they can identify in Frozen 2. Elsa may not be a perfect character, but she is three-dimensional. And that’s what makes for magical storytelling.” At press time, Lee hinted that a Frozen 3 project would explore Anna’s controversial views on sex workers.

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