music legends
Bisexual lead singer of a British rock band named after a member of the monarchy
Freddie Mercury
Bisexual singer known for her lgbtq+ advocacy, her versatile recording catalogue, and always singing live (she's not bluffin' with her muffin'!)
Lady Gaga
This actor can be seen in Pose and Kinky Boots, and is the first gay Black man to be nominated and win in any lead acting category at the Emmys
Billy Porter
drag queen, actor, and recording artist who made enormous, historical strides in mainstreaming drag culture through her Emmy-winning reality TV competition show
RuPaul
this record-holding Grammy award-winning Diva released her 2022 Renaissance album that celebrated club culture which served as a refuge for Black and queer communities, and pays homage to the pioneers who shaped those spaces
Beyonce
Famous gay pianist known for glittery outfits, his galactic hit, and AIDS philanthropy work
Elton John
this 31 year old Australian gay singer has 3 grammy nominations and has been out publicly since 2013 (hint- his chart topping single is a nod to a brand of "VHS cleaner")
Troye Sivan
This popular queer, musical, horror movie starring Tim Curry epitomized camp for a generation and is still celebrated with special showings today
the Rocky Horror Picture Show
This drag queen (and DJ) has a motel, a podcast, a cosmetics line, and has won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
Trixie Mattel
She's the highest grossing female artist of all time, and has chart topping albums and singles that span across 5 decades... she raised an entire queer generation!
Madonna
this late British singer-songwriter was renowned for his distinctive voice, eclectic style, and groundbreaking exploration of gender fluidity through his alter egos like Ziggy Stardust
David Bowie
1960's pop artist known for his colorful works of art and unique mediums; he rose to his fame with his "Campbell's Soup Cans" painting series
Andy Warhol
he is considered the most prominent openly gay journalist on American television
Anderson Cooper
1980's drag queen and actor who rose to prominence through collaborations with filmmaker John Waters, starring in cult classics such as 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray'. They played characters that were outrageous, flamboyant, and unapologetically queer
Divine
Are you a friend of Dorothy? this old hollywood actress and queer icon starred in the Wizard of Oz
Judy Garland
Famous pianist known for his highly flamboyant costumes and personality, and furious closeting of himself
Liberace
this 80's-90's musician challenged the traditional norms of gender and sexuality in his song lyrics, his stage performances, and his personal life... (hint- the artist formally known as)
Prince
These sister movie directors who directed the Matrix movies were the first major Hollywood directors to come out as Transgender
Lili & Lana Wachowski (the Wachowski Sisters)
these drag artists, television personalities, producers and hosts of Dragula are not actually related, as their duo name might suggest
the Boulet Brothers
Known as the People’s Princess, she was one of the most admired public figures in modern history, and was a celebrated LGBTQ+ icon due to her bold advocacy for people living with the HIV/AIDS
Princess Diana
Frontwoman of her band and a founding member of the all-female rock group The Runaways... this queer rock icon is known for her gritty vocals, fierce attitude, and groundbreaking work in the male-dominated world of rock 'n' roll
Joan Jett
This Atlanta born 27-year-old is the first gay Black musician to dominate the charts across both the Country and Pop genres, with his unapologetic lyrics, visuals, and style
Lil Nas X
Bisexual silent movie star turned Hollywood icon. Known as the first woman to kiss another woman on camera
Marlene Dietrich
Who is the most recently crowned "Drag Superstar," according to RuPaul's Drag Race season 18?
Myki Meeks
This pop icon has sadly dispelled rumors of bisexuality, but still proves her allyship by working with queer artists, advocating for lgbtq+ community, and is currently donating portions of tour ticket sales to queer organizations like the Transgender Law Center
Charli XCX