Hello Out readers!Out100 Icon of the Year Niecy Nash-Betts knows that representation matters. Whether it's photos of gay men in love throughout history or movies and shows featuring queer indigenous people, it's essential to see people who look like us who are happy and thriving.All's Fair star Niecy Nash-Betts didn't realize the impact her visibility would have on other people when she first announced her relationship with Jessica Betts in 2020. Now she does.Nash-Betts says that often, people will come up to her and her wife and tell them, "When it comes to Black-on-Black love in the queer community, that we are on a very short list of being someone you could look to for representation in that way."Its very, very powerful, weve learned. Because any time we go to an event that is especially for queer people, someone always comes up and brings it up, she adds. First of all, I love being Black. I love being a woman. And now Im a Black queer woman in a relationship with another Black queer woman, and it matters."It is such an honor for people to take stock in how you live your life. I think authenticity is one of the most beautiful attributes you could ever have," Nash-Betts says. "To just be 100 percent who you are and allow people to see your happiness, you know what I mean? And see that Im in a situation that brings me joy, and for that to be celebrated, especially at such a time as this, is a beautiful thing."Make sure to read our entire interview with Nash-Betts!For more examples of how representation matters, check out our list of celebrities who came out this year!Keep reading to find out all the best pop culture news of the week!- Mey RudeKim Kardashian is embracing full bush with her new SKIMS lingerie line'Loving II': See vintage photos of men in loveTiara Skye is the 'street walker, queer talker' with a heart of goldGo Ask Alex: I'm a gay Latino with a dad bod. Will fit guys ever want me?Are the Wicked movies ending with For Good? Heres the (green) teaA 'rage bait, black hole': Ruby Rose defends Taylor Swift amid tradwife accusations'Harry Potter's Miriam Margolyes identifies as 'unapologetically woke' 'left-wing dyke'Kim Petras calls out censorship & encourages queer people to embrace sex positivityBoss & CEO TikTok creator reveals HIV diagnosis, crowdfunds for medsWoman Crush WednesdayOur Woman Crush Wednesday this week is Kim Petras! Petras recently released a new song, "I Like Ur Look," and spoke to Ricky Cornish about it!Get Out / The Advocate in your physical mailbox, too!Get print issues of Out Magazine / The Advocate in the mail for just $9.95 a year!