Gay icon

A gay icon is a public figure who is highly regarded by the LGBT community, often for their support of LGBT rights and activism, or for being a prominent member of the community themselves. Media organizations such as GLAAD routinely recognize such figures for their contributions to LGBT causes. The most widely recognized gay icons are often celebrities who garnered large LGBT fanbases, such as Judy Garland, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Cher, and Lady Gaga. However, the term is also applied to politicians, authors, and other historical figures deemed relatable to LGBT causes.

Gay icon

A gay icon is a public figure who is highly regarded by the LGBT community, often for their support of LGBT rights and activism, or for being a prominent member of the community themselves. Media organizations such as GLAAD routinely recognize such figures for their contributions to LGBT causes. The most widely recognized gay icons are often celebrities who garnered large LGBT fanbases, such as Judy Garland, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Cher, and Lady Gaga. However, the term is also applied to politicians, authors, and other historical figures deemed relatable to LGBT causes.