Ryan Phillippe | First Soap Opera: One Life to Live

Nowadays, the TV and film industry makes it a point to be more inclusive to cater to a broader audience. And one of the pioneers in gender inclusivity in daytime TV is distinguished actor Ryan Phillippe. You may know him from critically acclaimed films such as Cruel Intentions, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. And when Phillippe was 18, he was given credit for portraying the first openly gay character Billy Douglas in the classic opera, One Life to Live.

To this day, the esteemed actor remains active in the industry, and one of his recent roles was in the thriller drama Shooter, which aired from 2016 to 2018. He has also lent his golden pipes in the credit series Robot Chicken, which stars the likes of Seth Green. Moreover, he has upcoming projects underway, including American Murder, Lady of the Manor, and One Shot.