01of 21Ricky MartinRicky Martin.Matthew BrookesThe singer and actor coversPEOPLE’s latest Pride Issue, and in his interview, gives advice to young people who are feeling pressured to come out.“There are many, many kids out there that don’t have someone to look up to. All they have around them is people telling them, ‘What you’re feeling is evil,’ " he shared. “But, you can’t force someone to come out. But if you have an egg and you open it from the outside, only death comes out. But if the egg opens up from the inside, life comes out.”
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Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin.Matthew Brookes
The singer and actor coversPEOPLE’s latest Pride Issue, and in his interview, gives advice to young people who are feeling pressured to come out.
“There are many, many kids out there that don’t have someone to look up to. All they have around them is people telling them, ‘What you’re feeling is evil,’ " he shared. “But, you can’t force someone to come out. But if you have an egg and you open it from the outside, only death comes out. But if the egg opens up from the inside, life comes out.”
02of 21ShangelaTheRupaul’s Drag Racestar shared words of encouragement about feeling proud of who you are and the importance of feeling value and purpose.“I love u all,” the star ended the note. “Especially my gays and allies. Happy Pride!”
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Shangela
TheRupaul’s Drag Racestar shared words of encouragement about feeling proud of who you are and the importance of feeling value and purpose.
“I love u all,” the star ended the note. “Especially my gays and allies. Happy Pride!”
03of 21Jonathan Van NessThe cutest Pride look has got to go toQueer Eye’s JVN for his adorable colorful bag and delightful rainbow heels.
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Jonathan Van Ness
The cutest Pride look has got to go toQueer Eye’s JVN for his adorable colorful bag and delightful rainbow heels.
04of 21Tan France"Let’s celebrate and champion the diversity of our community,” theQueer Eyestar wrote on Instagram, alongside a powerful photo.“Let’s show compassion to those who don’t feel that they can come out yet, and offer them love and support as they work through it, knowing there is a supportive community, waiting to welcome them with open arms and hearts. 🏳️🌈”
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Tan France
“Let’s celebrate and champion the diversity of our community,” theQueer Eyestar wrote on Instagram, alongside a powerful photo.
“Let’s show compassion to those who don’t feel that they can come out yet, and offer them love and support as they work through it, knowing there is a supportive community, waiting to welcome them with open arms and hearts. 🏳️🌈”
05of 21Margaret ChoRoy Rochlin/GettyThe comediantweeted a sweet throwback photowith the caption, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year #pride”
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Margaret Cho
Roy Rochlin/Getty
The comediantweeted a sweet throwback photowith the caption, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year #pride”
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Busy Philipps
Mom to 12½-year-oldBirdie Leighgushed about them in a post, detailing their generosity when it comes to supporting queer and trans youth.
Last year,Philipps sharedthat Birdie came out as gay at 10 years old and prefers they/them pronouns.
The actress recalledtelling her child at the time, “You get to choose what will make you feel fulfilled and happy. It doesn’t have to be any of these constructs that we’ve all been fed our whole lives. This is a different world that you get to f—ing build.”
07of 21Lady GagaThe star donned her best Donatella and left her followers with this important message: " … different is beautiful.”
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Lady Gaga
The star donned her best Donatella and left her followers with this important message: " … different is beautiful."
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Christina Aguilera
09of 21Christine ChiuTheBling Empirestar shared a stunning pair of photos and a “Born This Way” lyric to kick off Pride month.
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Christine Chiu
TheBling Empirestar shared a stunning pair of photos and a “Born This Way” lyric to kick off Pride month.
10of 21Crystal MinkoffThe message is simple for theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar: LOVE IS LOVE!
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Crystal Minkoff
The message is simple for theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar: LOVE IS LOVE!
11of 21Jazz Jenningsjazz jennings/ twitter"Happy Pride Month" theI Am Jazzstar tweeted with a rainbow and pink heart emoji.
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Jazz Jennings
jazz jennings/ twitter
“Happy Pride Month” theI Am Jazzstar tweeted with a rainbow and pink heart emoji.
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AJ McLean
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The Backstreet Boys singer declared that he will continue to use his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights on Twitter.
13of 21Hillary ClintonHilary Clinton / instagramThe former First Lady and Secretary of State sent a clear reminder to everyone in her Pride post: “LGBTQ rights are human rights.”
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Hillary Clinton
Hilary Clinton / instagram
The former First Lady and Secretary of State sent a clear reminder to everyone in her Pride post: “LGBTQ rights are human rights.”
14of 21Kyle RichardsWave ‘em high! TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar is in the celebrating spirit with two Pride flags and a little shimmy.
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Kyle Richards
Wave ‘em high! TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar is in the celebrating spirit with two Pride flags and a little shimmy.
15of 21Kandi BurrussNo one can top theReal Housewives of Atlantastar’s Pride look this year.
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Kandi Burruss
No one can top theReal Housewives of Atlantastar’s Pride look this year.
16of 21Todrick HallThe entertainer has been tapped to be the face of Morphe Brushes’s 2021 Pride campaign, and all proceeds of the collection will go to theTrevor Project.
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Todrick Hall
The entertainer has been tapped to be the face of Morphe Brushes’s 2021 Pride campaign, and all proceeds of the collection will go to theTrevor Project.
17of 21Sherry ColaThe actress and comedian rocked an adorable Badtz-Maru rainbow tee to show her pride.
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Sherry Cola
The actress and comedian rocked an adorable Badtz-Maru rainbow tee to show her pride.
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Rose added a little rainbow makeup for a series of photos captioned with, “Happy #pridemonth beautiful + amazing people xox may we reflect on those who came before us, celebrate how far we have come, and vow to keep fighting.”
19of 21Tori SpellingThe actress matched her swimsuit to her chair to celebrate “one of my fave months … PRIDE.”
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Tori Spelling
The actress matched her swimsuit to her chair to celebrate “one of my fave months … PRIDE.”
20of 21Margaret Josephs"Love, sparkle, & shine, all month long!!!" theReal Housewivesstar wrote alongside her glimmering photo, which features her dog in a coordinating ensemble.
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Margaret Josephs
“Love, sparkle, & shine, all month long!!!” theReal Housewivesstar wrote alongside her glimmering photo, which features her dog in a coordinating ensemble.
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Jessica Vosk
Jessica Vosk at the JECT Pride Block Party.Brian Frodema, @befree3000
The Broadway star, who played Elphaba inWicked, belted her heart out on June 12 at a Pride event held at the medical aesthetics spaJECTin New York City.
source: people.com
