Lesbian, LGBTQ, and Metrosexual -- Amanda, Marissa, and Scarlett

Lesbian
Women who have the capacity to be attracted (romantically, emotionally, sexually, etc.) to other women 
Ellen DeGeneres 
- Came out on the Oprah Winfrey Show
- Married to Portia de Rossi

LGBTQ
Umbrella term for all folks who have a non-normative gender or sexuality
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning 
Laverne Cox
- Trans woman
- First trans person nominated for an Emmy
- LGBTQ activist 

Metrosexual
A man with a strong aesthetic sense who spends more time, energy, or money on his appearance and grooming than is considered gender normative
Brad Pitt 
- Always looks presentable and well put together
- Puts a lot of time, money, and effort into his appearance 

Sources: 
http://itspronouncedmetrosexual.com/2013/01/a-comprehensive-list-of-lgbtq-term-definitions/
https://www.starpulse.com/top-10-metrosexual-celebs-1847843203.html
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/lgbtq-pride-activists-advocates-johnson-milk/
https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-lesbian-actresses/lgbt

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