# Gabby Windey’s New Horror Series Gets Teen Queer Identity Right

> Gabby Windey’s teen horror series 'The Body' avoids Ellen DeGeneres as a closeted teen’s only lesbian idol.
- Title: Gabby Windey’s New Horror Series Gets Teen Queer Identity…
- Summary: Gabby Windey’s teen horror series 'The Body' avoids Ellen DeGeneres as a closeted teen’s only lesbian idol.
- Keywords: gabby windey, netflix, the body, ellen degeneres, queer representation, teen horror, sapphic, catholic school, halloween 2004, dance team, streaming, Decider
- Source: Decider — https://decider.com/2026/11/11/gabby-windey-didnt-want-to-look-like-ellen-degeneres-as-a-closeted-teen-her-new-horror-series-the-body-gets-that
- Published: 2026-11-12T00:15:16+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: gabby windey, netflix, the body, ellen degeneres, queer representation, teen horror, sapphic, catholic school, halloween 2004, dance team, streaming, entertainment
## Gabby Windey’s New Horror Series
Gabby Windey stars in Netflix’s teen horror drama 'The Body', set around Halloween 2004 at a Catholic school.
## Ellen DeGeneres as Closeted Teen Idol
Windey says she didn’t want to look like Ellen DeGeneres, the only lesbian idol teens knew in the early 2000s.
## Sapphic Representation Goal
Windey aims to show teens exploring sexuality safely, countering a generation with only one lesbian idol.
## Creator’s Same Feelings
Sara Boustany says series creator Quinn Shephard felt the same, wanting to avoid Ellen DeGeneres as a teen.
## Ellen DeGeneres’ Role in Era
Windey explains teens knew Ellen DeGeneres not for being lesbian, but as a comedian with a talk show.
## Windey’s Show Focus
Windey says the show is about being hot and gay, not just being gay, for teen representation.
## Cast’s Emotional Connection
Shirley Chen felt emotional watching Geena Meszaros and Jackson Kelly read together during table read.
## Sara Boustany’s Role
Sara Boustany plays Elise, a character she felt she would need when younger, like Lisbeth.
## Favorite Moment
Sara Boustany calls Anya looking up 'how to orgasm, I am female' her favorite scene.
## Dance Scene Impact
The dance scene at the end of Episode 1 gives actors goosebumps and is a key emotional moment.
## Grace’s Mystery
Grace wakes up in the final scene, but the cast doesn’t know what she knows or what’s happening.
## Season 2 Confirmed
All cast members confirm they want to do Season 2 of 'The Body' if the show continues.
## Netflix Streaming Details
Netflix offers three subscription plans starting at $7.99/month for standard with ads.
## The Body’s Release
The Body is now streaming on Netflix, with Season 1 available exclusively.
## Viewpoints on the Show
The cast believes the show’s mystery around Grace is best left for viewers to decide.
## Key takeaway

Gabby Windey’s new horror series 'The Body' avoids Ellen DeGeneres as a closeted teen’s only lesbian idol.