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Justin & Austin – Ugly Betty

In the same vein as Love, Simon, it's equally as important for queer kids to see versions of themselves on TV as it is for teenagers. On ABC's hit series Ugly Betty, lovable nephew Justin Suarez (Mark Indelicato) struggles through a long road of uncertainty and denial before embracing his sexuality at the end of the last season — which all begins with a kiss from his future boyfriend Austin (Ryan McGinnis). The portrayal of young gay affection on screen was groundbreaking at the time, and was a satisfying resolution not just for Justin, but for all young queer fans of the show who were watching.