Queer celebs advocate for trans equality: 'Administrations are four years. We are forever.'
04/01/25
rickycornish
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Queer joy was on full display last week at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.
Stars from every corner of the entertainment industry celebrated accomplishments for the LGBTQ+ community in the past year, but also made it a point to speak up against all of the discrimination currently happening in the United States.
With Transgender Day of Visibility happening during such a crucial time in American history, many celebrities are standing up for trans siblings in the community. Scroll below to see all of their empowering messages.
"You're a legend and if you're ever doubting that, your bravery should verify that for you."
"With as many people who are causing problems, there are that many more of us that are willing to fight and be there by their side loud and proud."
"Baby, you are so loved beyond measure. Don't let anyone look you dead in your eyes or behind the screen of a keyboard and tell you that you're not, because you are."
"As drag artists, we owe everything to the trans community — specifically trans women of community — and you're not going anywhere. We will fight for you as long as we have breath in our lungs."
"There's a lot of pressure to get surgery if you're trans and that's just not true for some people. Take your time. Take a deep breath and make sure you're surrounding yourself with people who genuinely love you."
"You have family in us. You are beautiful. You are magical and to know trans people is to love trans people."
"We have gone through hard things before. We will go through hard times in the future, but you matter and we love you. There's so many people who are ready to make your lives wonderful."
"Every single day that you are living and living out loud and living your best life and thriving is the day that you're beating them."
Ricky Cornish is an on-air correspondent for Equal Pride, where he's breaking down the latest in pop culture for Out Magazine, Pride.com, Plus Magazine, The Advocate, and Out Traveler.
Based in Las Vegas, Ricky can be seen interviewing the biggest celebrities at red carpets and premiere events around the city.
To follow Ricky and see what's trending, you can follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, andYouTube.
Ricky Cornish is an on-air correspondent for Equal Pride, where he's breaking down the latest in pop culture for Out Magazine, Pride.com, Plus Magazine, The Advocate, and Out Traveler.
Based in Las Vegas, Ricky can be seen interviewing the biggest celebrities at red carpets and premiere events around the city.
To follow Ricky and see what's trending, you can follow him on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, andYouTube.