Dwyane Wade, Dylan Efron and Daniel Radcliffe are just a few notable LGBTQ+ allies who have expressed their love and support for the queer community.
Pride Month isn’t just for the LGBTQ+ community.
While the annual celebration recognizes the contributions and advancements of queer folks throughout history, it also serves as a reminder that the fight for equality is very much ongoing. And as straight allies increasingly join the fun at parades, parties and other festivities, their voices can also be powerful tools in support of the cause.
Just ask Dwyane Wade, who has unwaveringly stood by his daughter Zaya Wade since she came out as transgender in 2020. And while the three-time NBA champion has faced scrutiny for his outspoken support of trans rights, he’s proven that his reputation is the least of his concerns.
“I think about the safety of my kid,” he noted during an appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast in June 2023. “I think about the safety of other kids in the trans community. I think about how the world is trying to hush and exile an entire community like you do not exist.”
Because for Dwyane, 43, the ability to affect change through his own family’s visibility is a cause much greater than himself.
“I understand the position that I’m in,” he continued. “A lot of Black families in the community, they don’t see or hear these stories from us. I’m sure to a lot of people I look crazy—I don’t care about looking crazy to y’all. I care about making sure that I’m there for my kids.”
Daniel Radcliffe has similarly shown what it means to be an ally to the gay community—though he’s been hesitant to refer to himself as such.
“Anytime you hear somebody self-refer to themself as an ally, I’m always like, ‘I’m suspicious of you,’” he explained during a Trevor Project roundtable with trans and nonbinary youth in March 2023. “But there is an original meaning to that word, and there [are] some people who embody that very powerfully.”
The Harry Potter star certainly put his views into practice in 2020 after the franchise’s creator J.K. Rowling shared transphobic comments on social media. At the time, he responded by writing an op-ed for The Trevor Project expressing his continued solidarity with the trans community.
“It would have seemed like, I don’t know, immense cowardice to me to not say something,” he told The Atlantic in April 2024. “I wanted to try and help people that had been negatively affected by the comments. And to say that if those are Jo’s views, then they are not the views of everybody associated with the Potter franchise.”
“I love how inclusive this community is,” he told Pride.com in an interview published in April. “That’s the best feeling in the world to be accepted like that.”
To see how LGBTQ+ stars and their celebrity allies are celebrating Pride in 2025, keep reading.
Jennifer Lopez
The megastar delivers a headlining performance on night one of the World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C.
Doechii
The Grammy-winning rapper performs during the World Pride concert in Washington, D.C.
Lizzo
The “About Damn Time” singer lit up the stage with a powerful performance at the OUTLOUD Music Festival in West Hollywood.
Raven-Symoné
The former Disney star speaks onstage at the World Pride concert following the World Pride parade in Washington, D.C.
RuPaul
The host of RuPaul’s Drag Race brings charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to the mainstage of the World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C.
Dorinda Medley, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Meredith Marks & Cynthia Bailey
The Real Housewives stars posed together onstage during Meredith’s DJ set at OUTLOUD Music Festival in West Hollywood.
Andrew Rannells
The Book of Mormon and Girls actor greets fans as Celebrity Grand Marshal of the 2025 LA Pride Parade.
Parvati Shallow, Bob Harper, Bob The Drag Queen, Chrishell Stause & Sam Asghari
The Traitors cast members reunited for a drag brunch at The Abbey during WeHo Pride in Los Angeles.
Michael Kors & Bette Midler
The fashion designer and legendary singer-actress attended the Fashion Centered 2025 Fundraiser Dinner hosted by The Center in New York City.
Paula Abdul, Paris Hilton & Cara Delevingne
The fabulous ladies posed together after Paris’ set at the OUTLOUD Music Festival in West Hollywood.
Cynthia Nixon
The And Just Like That actress attended the Out and The Advocate Pride Cover Party: Pride of Broadway in New York City.
Rita Ora
The British singer performs at the World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C.
Lukas Gage
The Euphoria actor attended the OUTLOUD Music Festival during WeHo Pride.
Maren Morris & Ashlee Simpson
Ashlee Simpson arrived backstage to see her friend Maren Morris perform at the Outloud Music Festival in West Hollywood.
Betsey Johnson & Gottmik
The iconic fashion designer and RuPaul’s Drag Race alum teamed up to host a party in L.A. celebrating Pride month and the official launch of Betsey Johnson’s 2025 Pride Campaign starring Gottmik.
Laverne Cox
The actress stepped out for the 2025 NewFest Pride film festival in New York City.
Tina Zhu Xi Caruso & Pari Kim
The Love on the Spectrum stars attended the WeHo Pride Icons Award Ceremony in West Hollywood.
Megan Hilty
The Broadway star attended the 2025 Out & The Advocate Pride Cover Party: Pride of Broadway hosted by Out.com, Advocate.com and Equalpride.
Cara Delevingne & Nava Mau
The model and Baby Reindeer actress attended the WeHo Pride Icons Award Ceremony.
Paris Hilton
The “Stars Are Blind” singer performed in rainbow attire at OUTLOUD Music Festival in Los Angeles.
Lourdes Leon
The singer walked the red carpet at the Fashion Centered 2025 Fundraiser Dinner hosted by The Center in New York City.
Source: www.eonline.com