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John Leguizamo reflects on his iconic role in the 1995 cult classic To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, where he starred alongside Wesley Snipes and Patrick Swayze as drag queens on a transformative road trip. Though overshadowed by Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the time, the film has since found a devoted following—and Leguizamo credits its emotional resonance with empowering LGBTQ+ youth to come out. He praises the cast’s commitment to authenticity and their mission to make queer lives feel seen, important, and celebrated through art.

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