Queerty Pride50 2023 honors LGBTQ+ role models serving as beacons of light in turbulent year

Leading LGBTQ+ news and entertainment site honors 50 idols online, including Sasha Colby, Brittney Griner, Nathan Lane, Bella Ramsey, with special awards being presented to Michael Urie and Jerry Mitchell at live New York City event

NEW YORK, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pop culture LGBTQ+ site Queerty announced today the 50 honorees it will profile in its sixth annual Pride50 tentpole and in-person celebration. The profiles and event honor 50 acclaimed individuals who Queerty journalists and readers are particularly proud of this season.

This year's honorees constitute a diverse range of LGBTQ+ people and their allies who have not only achieved professional breakthroughs, but have stood up for the community, made themselves role models, and given us all a reason to be proud in an otherwise challenging time.
Queerty is releasing one profile per day for 50 days until June 29 at Queerty.com/Pride50.

Live Event in New York City
On June 12, Queerty will bring together activists, actors, authors, and figures in the LGBTQ+ community to recognize these 50 trailblazing individuals. Hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race star Kandy Muse, the event will also honor two special guests: Acclaimed Broadway choreographer and director Jerry Mitchell will receive the Pride Icon Award and Michael Urie (Ugly Betty, Shrinking, Single All The Way) will be honored with the Catalyst Award.

The evening will also include performances from Kandy Muse and Grammy-nominated artist Mykal Kilgore and a DJ set from New York's Ty Sunderland.

List of 50 honorees:

• Alex Mohajer
• Alice Oseman
• Andre De Shields
• Bella Ramsey
• Brittney and Cherelle Griner
• Cat Runner
• Christian Chavez
• Claudia Conway
• Colman Domingo
• Colton Haynes
• D. Smith
• Dickie Hearts
• Dr. Carlton Thomas
• Drew Tarver
• Godoy
• Gregg Araki
• Harper Watters
• Hunter Doohan
• J Harrison Ghee
• Jaida Essence Hall
• James Ijames
• Jasmin Savoy Brown
• Justice Horn
• Justice Smith
• Justin David Sullivan
• Kristen Kish
• Lee Pace
• Lindsey Spero
• Michael Fisher
• Mike White
• Molly Kearney
• Nadine Smith
• Nathan Lane
• Pat McCoy
• Pedro Almodóvar
• Raquel Willis
• Ritchie Torres
• Rivkah Beth Medow
• Robert Garcia
• Roberta Colindrez
• Ronnie Woo
• Rosé
• Ryan J. Haddad
• Sam Altman
• Sasha Colby
• Thaddeus Coates
• Tig Notaro
• Tuc Watkins
• Zach Willmore
• Zooey Zephyr

View profiles and video interviews at Queerty.com/Pride50

About Queerty

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