32 celebrities who are openly proud about being LGBTQ

Callie AhlgrimJun 23, 2022, 03:48 IST

Rina Sawayama, Billy Eichner, and Laverne Cox.Tristan Fewings/ Rich Polk/Getty Images; Mark Sagliocco/WireImage

These 32 prominent celebrities are outspoken advocates for the LGBTQ community.
Many have shared queer experiences through music, like Halsey, Lil Nas X, and Miley Cyrus.
Actors like Asia Kate Dillon and Laverne Cox have reflected the wide spectrum of gender on-screen.

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

Rina Sawayama has been hailed as "the future of queer pop."

Rina Sawayama performs at Coachella in 2022.Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella

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

Laverne Cox is arguably the most recognizable trans actor in history.

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's "Honey" is a celebrated gay love song.

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

Demi Lovato says they are "very fluid."

Demi Lovato is pansexual.Rich Fury/Getty Images for OBB Media

Asia Kate Dillon became 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

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

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 about embracing her trans identity at a young age.

Kim Petras performs at Coachella in 2022.Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella

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

Elton John is one of the most iconic openly gay musicians of all time.

Elton John performs during his 2022 "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour."Stephen J. Cohen/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.

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

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.

Frank Ocean performs at Panorama music festival in 2017.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, 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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