Sexuality in Film

What do you consider are the vital ingredients/characteristics of a leading man or leading lady?

In pairs make a list of some stars you know, past and present, and what was their appeal?

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The representation of sexuality in film will be slightly different from gender representation although they are linked.

Many film stars are described as icons because they are often revered and have mass appeal. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOZCwLnIHfI

Sometimes Representations of Sexuality and Gender overlap with depictions of Villains
Such as Mr Mugatu in Zoolander who plays the gay villain.
The Homosexual villain is another stereotypical character