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Plus, the evolution of the "gay best friend" TV trope over time. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ DEEP DIVES [The Evolution Of The "Gay Best Friend," From Harmful Trope To TV Gold]( From George in My Best Friend’s Wedding to [Damian in Mean Girls]( these may have been beloved roles for audiences, but they also contributed to a dehumanizing outlook on how gay men should exist. As several [personal essays]( and [thinkpieces]( have pointed out, these giddy lackeys only served to further “other” the queer community, rather than give LGBTQ+ people any real representation. But as times have changed, so has the Gay Best Friend trope. In recent years, the character has evolved from a problematic past and now exists in the form of full, nuanced characters. [READ MORE]( Presented by Tree Hut [Get Your Hands On Tree Hut’s Birthday Cake-Themed Collection Before It’s Too Late]( To celebrate turning 21 this year, Tree Hut launched a [limited-edition birthday cake collection]( — and yes, it’s just as sweet as it sounds. The delicious-smelling line includes a shea sugar scrub, [whipped body butter]( and moisturizing shave oil, all of which are enriched with [nourishing ingredients]( like shea butter and plant oils for [all-day hydration](. And naturally, the best part is all three formulas smell exactly like birthday cake. [Shop it now]( for a limited time both in-store and online. [Shop Now]( Shop The Limited-Edition Collection [Birthday Cake Shea Sugar Scrub]( Tree Hut $10.49 [Shop Now]( [Birthday Cake Whipped Shea Body Butter]( Tree Hut $10.49 [Shop Now]( [Birthday Cake Moisturizing Shave Oil]( Tree Hut $12.99 [Shop Now]( [Birthday Cake Collection]( Tree Hut [Shop Now]( TRENDING 📈 CELEBS [Fans Think Taylor Swift & Olivia Rodrigo Have Drama For This Reason]( Fans are pretty divided on the matter. [READ MORE]( ENTERTAINMENT [The Idol Wasted No Time Addressing Its Obvious Britney Spears Connection]( Things got toxic, in more ways than one. [READ MORE]( HOT TAKE 🔥 TRAVEL [How I Spent 48 Hours & $480 On A Weekend Vacay In Kyoto]( You could easily spend a week in the city, but this 48-hour Kyoto itinerary distills some of the best food, activities, nightlife, and sightseeing that captures the city’s unique, Insta-worthy charm. [READ MORE]( ICYMI 😎 WINE NIGHT [Nina Dobrev & Julianne Hough Share The Best Wine For Your Summer Vibe]( [Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough]( would agree that it’s always best to wine down with your [“partner in life and crime”](. The IRL besties, who met through a mutual friend in 2012, took their friendship to the next level co-founding their brand, [Fresh Vine Wine]( in 2019. Despite their busy schedules, the Vampire Diaries alum and the Dancing With The Stars host still make time to hang out together and believe their side venture has actually brought them closer. “I feel like we see each other even more now,” Dobrev tells Elite Daily. Ahead, they recommend the perfect wine pairing for any summer vibe. [READ MORE]( MORE FUN STUFF 🎉 — [Hayley Kiyoko’s Novel 'Girls Like Girls' Is For Her 17-Year-Old Self]( — [Everything To Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 4]( — [This Skin Care Line Feels Like An Expensive Cashmere Sweater For Your Face]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.