The film features LeFou, Gaston's sidekick, with an implied romantic attraction to Gaston, often played for comedic effect. A brief, positive 'gay moment' occurs at the film's end where LeFou dances with another man. This portrayal is present but not central to the narrative, neither significantly uplifting nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity, resulting in a neutral overall impact.

Several supporting characters, including Plumette and Madame de Garderobe, who were depicted as white in the original animated film, are portrayed by Black actresses in the 2017 live-action adaptation.