OUT100 Honors 2024’s Most Influential LGBTQ Figures

Out Magazine’s prestigious OUT100 list has returned for 2024, celebrating the trailblazers, disruptors, innovators, educators, and storytellers who have made significant strides in advancing LGBTQ visibility, advocacy, and equality. This year’s honorees include a diverse range of artists, activists, and leaders, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields. Katy O'Brian, Maleah Joi Moon, Cynthia Erivo, and drag sensation Nymphia Wind are among the creative powerhouses featured. The LGBTQ cast of Wicked also received accolades. Disruptive forces like Natalie Wynn, Nikola Alexandre, Pattie Gonia, Pabllo Vittar, David Lauterstein & Fred Kearney have been honored for their contributions to culture and community. Queer educators like Nick Adams, Jaymes Black, Kali Reis, Jamie Citron, and Esera Tuaolo are also included in the list. Ts Madison and Jodie Foster are being recognized as groundbreakers, while drag icon Trixie Mattel and tech leader Johann Moonesinghe are being honored for as innovators. In the storytelling category, figures such as Mark Cortale, Laurie Hernandez, and Taylor Tomlinson are being celebrated for shaping narratives that resonate with LGBTQ audiences. Justin Torres is also recognized. #Queer Up Gay Culture
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