In a rousing acceptance speech for her Vito Russo Award, the out actress talked about maintaining hope in the face of political setbacks and the inevitability of progress.
WomenInHollywood.com breaks down the numbers on female-driven movies in 2008, and thanks to films like Twilight and Juno, the results are somewhat encouraging.
From strategically placed sheets, to waking up with perfect hair and makeup, to always finding a cab in the rain, here are some of the things that only happen in movies and TV shows.