Alex Danvers

## Media

**Alex Danvers** is a lesbian character from *Supergirl*.

## Biography

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Alex was born to Eliza and Jeremiah Danvers, two scientists who specialized in aliens. One day, Superman brought his younger cousin, Kara, to them who they adopted. Alex and Kara initially didn't get along but began to bond as time went on.

Alex became a med student before being recruited by the DEO.

## Appearance

Alex is a beautiful young woman in her mid 20s. Her short hair has changed in color from dark brown, to auburn to red through the seasons, pale skin She has hazel eyes.

She has an athletic, slightly muscular build and is 170 cm tall and weighs around 58 kg.

Alex is a tomboy and out of work seems to favor jeans, combat boots and leather jackets. A dress she can wear when the situation calls for it. At work she used to wear the DEO uniform consisting of black fatigues, combat boots, a thigh holster and a utility belt. In season 3 Scott Winn designed Alex a superheroine costume of her own. The costume consisted of a black formfitting bodysuit with reinforced padding on the chest and shoulders, as well as tactical gloves and combat boots.

## Personality

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## Sexuality

In the first season Alex, had no established sexuality. She went on a date with Max Lord as a distraction, and had previously dated several guys, but nothing seemed to stick. At the beginning of the second season she met a lesbian cop named Maggie. Maggie helped Alex realize that she was gay, as well as helping her come out to her sister and others.

### Reaction

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Alex's coming out was met with positive reactions, especially by queer female fans. Many cited the realism in how Alex felt in her coming out.

## Relationships

### Maggie Sawyer

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Alex met Maggie during an investigation in an attack on Olivia Marsdin.
Maggie not only served as a friend and sounding board, but as Alex’s first real relationship. The two got engage but later broke it off as they disagreed on having children.

### Sara Lance

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In a rebound state during a crossover event, Sara and Alex spent an evening together. Though it didn’t go far, the two helped each other into sending them on their respective paths of future relationships.

### Becca

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### Kelly Olsen

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## Tropes

* All Lesbians Want Kids
* Badass Gay
* Battle Couple - With Maggie and later with Kelly.
* Coming Out Story
* Married to the Job
* Not So Different
* Tomboyish Name - Alex is a gender neutral name.
* Tomboy with a Girly Streak - Has a tendency to wear dresses to formal events, but mostly wears tomboyish clothes and isn't into most girly things.
* Queer Character, Queer Actor - Chyler Leigh came out as Bisexual in 2024.