Films and TV shows that feel like Born This Way by Lady Gaga

A defiant, euphoric self-acceptance anthem that tells outsiders they are perfect as they are and dares them to celebrate it loudly.

1. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994): Drag queens cross the outback in full glittering defiance, a pure celebration of being unapologetically yourself.
2. RuPaul's Drag Race (2009): Self-love, glamour and chosen family wrapped in the same 'be who you are' creed Gaga preaches.
3. POSE (2018): Ballroom houses in 1980s New York build chosen families and fierce pride against rejection.
4. Love, Simon (2018): A teen's coming-out story that lands with warmth, joy and the freedom of being seen.
5. Hairspray (2007): A bright, bouncy musical about challenging prejudice and celebrating everyone's right to dance.
6. A Star Is Born (2018): Gaga herself, as an outsider whose authentic voice is finally embraced by the world.
7. Glee (2009): Misfit kids find belonging in song, and the show even devoted a whole 'Born This Way' episode to this anthem.
8. Kinky Boots (2005): A drag performer and a struggling shoe factory discover that acceptance and sparkle can change a whole town.