Who’s our rainbow royalty this Pride 2025?
The Air in Pride Month 2025 feels fresh, invigorating, and even. This isn’t just because of the bigger and brighter expansion of parades and rainbow sparkles over the cities. Queers are no longer in demand to feel accepted by the world but instead. queer is the pinnacle of strength, expression and unity. Together, building the strength of 100 men in a community of thousands of unique and beautiful souls and bodies across the globe. Unafraid to fill the stage with their undefeated bravery, public visibility and a surge of joy. Spreading from a swipe of your Instagram feed to political stands.
The definition of queer is no longer to whisper but to roar in pride.
The radical joy of this pride has shifted in just a year for a number of reasons… A huge milestone we have strike with Africa and the Caribbean reappealing the might we say unsavoury outdated laws against the LGBTQ+ community, additionally drawing in more religious communities introducing gender- affirming healthcare protections and introducing educating systems to more youth to have clearer and unpolluted understandings about what queer is.
But what’s more important than visibility alone? With it must come an objective. Our Friday night favourite, Netflix, is leaping to Olympic podiums with some of the most breathtaking perspectives on queer and trans character stories from an enrapturing angle of light. Led by some of our most beloved and unapologetic Gen Z and Gen Alpha figures, taking the spotlight. A huge demonstration and unforgettable hit were the Netflix series Heartstopper, starring icons such as Joe Locke, Bel Priestly, and Kit Connor, alongside many other media darlings who have made an immense impact for everyone – not just the queer community. Victories such as this open gateway portals to everyone, especially our most evolving Gen Z and Gen Alphas, giving the opportunity to explore and embrace the break of stereotypical identity culture with less fear and more flair!
First off, let’s start off with one of our musical favourites, Anna Camp, who’s recently come out as fluid and has publicly introduced her first official girlfriend, stylist, Jade Whipkey. In addition, she has posted about her new relationship on social media with a heartfelt caption, “Happiness lately happening,”
Renee Rapp- The hit singer and actress has proudly opened up to her sexuality as a lesbian, during her January episode of ‘Saturday Night Live” expanding on her empowering experience and beliefs about taking pride in authenticity.
Jojo Siwa – widely known performers dabble on her identification from lesbian to queer and non-binary during her appearance on big brother, opening up to her Big brother peers on her evolving identity. Another huge standout on how it is okay to re-question yourself.
Shobna Gulati- A British actress recognised for her part in “Coronation Street” recently came out as non-binary at age 58. The actress opened up about her experiences after meeting a sound engineer who also identified themselves as non-binary, which helped Shobna feel surer of themselves as an individual to express who they are to the public.
When Queer icons and influencers take the leap into the star light whether it’s a Netflix favourite, athlete, your fav TikTok influencer or singers. It helps break down the walls of each and every kind of industry, whittling down outdated stereotypes. And gazing upon our idols expressing their true forms in industries that were once hushed into silence.
Although there’s a chunk of work we have to fight through, let’s take a moment to soak it all in. From each and every simple Insta or TikTok post, empowering red-carpet announcements and declarations of unrequited love on stage in front of thousands. The closest is open, and we are keeping it that way.
By Emily Ayse Jemal.
