In this blog, we will be talking about the legendary Judy Garland. She is most recognizable due to her role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. However, unlike Dorothy, who was able to return to her home, Judy did not have a happy life. Judy Garland - a Gay Icon Judy Garland was a top performer in Hollywood, indeed of the highest pedigree, but a deeply troubled soul. Judy had abusive parents, and as a child actress, she found herself immersed in uncanny studio abuses that led to