This relationship—between gay men and the larger-than-life women of pop—is a phenomenon that transcends generations and cultures. From Cher to Madonna, Britney to Beyoncé, Kylie Minogue to Chappell Roan, pop divas and the queer community are inseparable. But why? Why do gay men worship pop divas, and why do these women, in turn, rely on the devotion of queer fans to sustain their careers? %.