Jamie Babbit (born November 16, 1970) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter. Jamie Babbit is part of the new breed of Hollywood directors and produces, who have been out their whole careers and are not afraid of making lesbian movies. In fact, they are trailblazers, bringing the stories of gays and lesbians to the mainstream. Award winning director Jamie Babbit’s first full length feature film is "But I’m a Cheerleader", which makes my list of Top Ten Lesbian Films of all time. Her latest film, "Itty Bitty Titty Committee" might just knock one of the other films off the list.



Babbit is on the board of directors of non-profit organization and film production company POWER UP. Founded in 2000 by Stacy Codikow and Amy Shomer, POWER UP promotes the visibility of lesbians in entertainment and the media. Two of Babbit's films, Stuck and Itty Bitty Titty Committee were produced by POWER UP. She has also been involved with feminist group Guerrilla Girls and pro-choice groups.

When asked did she have any reservations about being out?
She Said" No I never had any reservations. I don’t know, maybe it’s my age, or my parents. It’s been good. I live in L.A. I encounter a lot more sexism then I do homophobia. But of course, there’s sexism everywhere."

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