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15 butch/femme Sapphic celebrity couples we're completely obsessed with

Stephanie Allynne and Tig Notaro; Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash
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Just a classic.

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We've come a long way since the days when every Sapphic was tossed into a box labeled either "butch" or "femme." There's a greater understanding and acceptance of people who fall outside of those categories, or even those who jump between them. But the butch/femme dynamic still holds a special place in a lot of hearts, so let's celebrate the love of some of our favorite celeb couples who wear those archetypes well.

Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts

Cameron Esposito and Katy Nishimoto

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