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Rebecca Sugar is an American animator, director, screenwriter, producer, and songwriter, best known for creating the Cartoon Network series “Steven Universe,” making her the first woman to independently create a series for the network. Her work is notable for its emphasis on inclusive and progressive themes, particularly in the realm of LGBTQ+ representation in children’s animation.

Sugar’s career in animation began with her work on the popular series “Adventure Time,” where she served as a writer and storyboard artist. Her contributions to “Adventure Time,” including the writing of acclaimed episodes and songs, garnered significant attention and praise. In 2013, she debuted “Steven Universe,” a series acclaimed for its groundbreaking representation, complex characters, and emotional storytelling. Sugar’s role as a songwriter for “Steven Universe” led to the creation of numerous memorable songs that have resonated with audiences.

Throughout her career, Sugar has collaborated with various artists and professionals in the animation industry. Her work on “Adventure Time” involved close collaboration with creator Pendleton Ward. In “Steven Universe,” she worked alongside a diverse team of writers, artists, and voice actors, including Estelle and Zach Callison.

Sugar’s innovative work in animation has been recognized with several awards and nominations. “Steven Universe” has received a Peabody Award, a GLAAD Media Award, and multiple Emmy nominations.