31 celebrities who are openly proud about being LGBTQ

Callie AhlgrimDec 2, 2020, 07:03 IST

Halsey, right, here with Jade Chynoweth at the 2019 BBMAs, often performs love songs with female dancers.Kevin Mazur/Getty Image

LGBTQ visibility has notably increased in recent years, including and especially in Hollywood.
A variety of celebrities — like Troye Sivan, Ellen DeGeneres, and Billy Eichner — identify as gay.
Others — like Miley Cyrus, Tessa Thompson, Demi Lovato, and Ezra Miller — prefer not to use strict labels to describe their sexual orientations.
Elliot Page and Laverne Cox are two of the most visible transgender actors in history, while stars like Asia Kate Dillon and Sam Smith identify as non-binary.
Here are 31 prominent celebrities who are out, proud, and advocate for LGBTQ rights.

LGBTQ visibility has notably increased in recent years, and this push towards inclusion is reflected in how modern celebrities identify and express their sexualities.

A variety of stars, from Ellen DeGeneres to Troye Sivan, came out as gay early in their careers. Others claim more fluid identities and advocate for a more open-minded society. But all 31 celebrities on this list are out, proud, and actively fight for LGBTQ rights.

Elliot Page described himself as trans and queer in a letter to fans.

Elliot Page is one of the most outspoken advocates for LGBTQ rights in Hollywood. Amanda Edwards/WireImage

Lil Nas X made waves when he came out at the height of his "Old Town Road" fame.

Lil Nas X holds the record for the most consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Rich Fury/Getty Images

Halsey actively fights against bisexual erasure.

Halsey uses female pronouns for her love interests in the songs "Bad at Love" and "Strangers." Taylor Hill/WireImage

Fans of Brendon Urie have always seen him as a queer icon.

Brendon Urie is featured in Taylor Swift's new song "ME!" Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for iHeartMedia

Janelle Monáe has opened up about her "free" sexuality.

Janelle Monáe wove her fluid sexuality into songs on her most recent album, "Dirty Computer." Xavi Torrent/WireImage

Tessa Thompson revealed that she's "attracted to men and also to women" in 2018.

Tessa Thompson plays a bisexual woman in the "Avengers" franchise. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for MTV

Laverne Cox is one of the most recognizable trans actors of all time.

Laverne Cox is known for her role on "Orange Is the New Black." Andrew Toth/Getty Images

Ellen DeGeneres has long been a pioneer for the LGBTQ community.

Ellen DeGeneres has hosted her own syndicated talk show since 2003. George Pimentel/Getty Images for TINEPARK

Jim Parsons has taken roles that amplify and explore the experiences of gay men.

Jim Parsons (right) with his husband, Todd Spiewak, at the 2019 Tony Awards. Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Hayley Kiyoko is known by her fans as "Lesbian Jesus."

"Girls like girls like boys do — nothing new," Hayley Kiyoko sings in her 2015 single Girls Like Girls. Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Kehlani has written songs about loving both men and women.

"I like my girls just like I like my honey: sweet," Kehlani sings in her song "Honey." Andrew Chin/Getty Images

Asia Kate Dillon is the first non-binary actor with a starring role on American TV.

Asia Kate Dillion portrays Taylor Mason on Showtime's "Billions." Mike Coppola/WireImage

Demi Lovato says she's "very fluid."

Demi Lovato said in her 2017 YouTube documentary that she's open to dating men and women. Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images

Billy Porter advocates for better roles for gay actors.

Billy Porter attends the 2019 Oscars. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Lauren Jauregui has invoked her bisexuality to make a political statement.

Lauren Jauregui played the love interest in Halsey's "Strangers" music video. Rich Fury/Getty Images

Kim Petras has spoken candidly about embracing her trans identity at a young age.

Kim Petras will release her debut album "Clarity" on June 27, 2019. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Lucas Hedges says he exists on the LGBTQ spectrum.

Lucas Hedges plays a gay teenager who's been outed in "Boy Erased." Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Evan Rachel Wood says "labels are tricky," but has historically fought for bisexual visibility.

Evan Rachel Wood speaks at the 2019 Women's March in California. Sarah Morris/Getty Images

Miley Cyrus has spoken openly about the roles of gender and sexuality in her career — and, more recently, her relationships.

Miley Cyrus has teased the upcoming release of her seventh studio album. Presley Ann/WireImage

Before he found success in the music industry, Troye Sivan came out as a YouTuber in 2013.

Troye Sivan released his second studio album, "Bloom," in 2018. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine

Kristen Stewart, who identifies as bisexual, famously joked about being "so gay" on "Saturday Night Live."

Kristen Stewart at a 2019 Chanel show. Han Myung-Gu/WireImage

Billy Eichner uses his platform to support pro-LGBTQ political candidates and increase representation in Hollywood.

Eichner has played gay characters in shows like "Difficult People" and "Parks and Recreation." Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Sia revealed she identifies as queer in 2013.

Sia is known for hit songs like "Elastic Heart" and "Chandelier." Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Ezra Miller has publicly embraced gender fluidity, polyamory, and queerness.

Ezra Miller stars in the "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" franchise. Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images

When Kesha falls in love, she says it's "not about a gender."

Kesha released her third studio album, "Rainbow," in 2017. Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Refinery29

Sara Ramirez, who played the longest-running queer series regular in TV history, came out as bisexual in 2018.

Sara Ramirez played Callie Torres, an openly bisexual surgeon, on "Grey's Anatomy." Theo Wargo/Getty Images for VH1 Trailblazer Honors

Cara Delevingne doesn't hesitate to respond to bigotry about her bisexuality.

Cara Delevingne starred in "Paper Towns" and "Suicide Squad." Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Amandla Stenberg identifies as gender non-binary and pansexual.

Amandla Stenberg is known for their roles in "The Hunger Games" and "The Hate U Give." Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Essence

Frank Ocean's celebrated music often explores his relationships with men.

Performing at Panorama in 2017, Frank Ocean wore a shirt that said, "Why be racist, sexist, homophobic, or transphobic when you could just be quiet?" Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

Neil Patrick Harris came out as gay in 2006.

Neil Patrick Harris is married to David Burtka, whom he met in 2003. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Entertainment Weekly

Sam Smith, who identifies as non-binary and genderqueer, recently said they "decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out."

Sam Smith performs during their "The Thrill of It All Tour" in 2018. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

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